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The UAE Ministry of Finance issued Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026 to update regulations for the national Electronic Invoicing System. The decision grants a 24-month exclusion for intra-tax group transactions from January 1, 2027, and removes in-country data storage and system failure reporting requirements. The amendments take effect retroactively from October 1, 2026.
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi addressed nearly 300 business leaders at the Ras Al Khaimah-China Business Summit in Shenzhen, highlighting opportunities in advanced manufacturing, AI, renewable energy, and logistics. Separately, 14 global financial institutions representing over $5 trillion in assets announced plans to set up bases in Abu Dhabi Global Market.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026, introducing key amendments to electronic invoicing regulations. The update temporarily exempts intra-tax group transactions for 24 months and lifts physical in-country storage requirements for invoices.
Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi has arrived in Shenzhen leading a UAE delegation on a working visit across southern China through October 23, 2026. The visit includes hosting the Ras Al Khaimah-China Business Summit in Shenzhen and opening a representative office in Guangzhou. The delegation will also visit Fuzhou to sign a bilateral agreement establishing friendly relations with Fujian Province.
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