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The UAE Ministry of Finance met with an International Monetary Fund mission in Abu Dhabi to review macroeconomic developments and fiscal frameworks. Discussions focused on corporate tax implementation progress and domestic sovereign debt capital markets. The ministry also reviewed its public debt management strategy and debt issuance plan through 2032.
The UAE Ministry of Finance met with an International Monetary Fund mission in Abu Dhabi to review macroeconomic developments and fiscal frameworks. The discussions focused on corporate tax implementation, fiscal receipts, and sovereign debt plans through 2032.
The Central Bank of the UAE held a consultative meeting with leaders of licensed commercial banks and insurance companies on November 4, 2026. The regulator outlined its supervisory roadmap and regulatory priorities heading into 2027 to strengthen financial sector resilience. Discussions addressed risk management frameworks, digital finance oversight, and upcoming prudential standards.
The UAE has introduced sweeping amendments to federal traffic regulations that will take effect on January 1, 2027. Key changes include a mandatory nine-hour driving limit in any 24-hour period to curb driver fatigue, impacting commercial, taxi, and logistics operators. The rules also cap individual vehicle registrations at five, introduce specific delivery rider safety mandates, and revise driving licence validity periods.
UAE Federal Government
United Arab Emirates
Effective January 1, 2027
Final rule
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