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The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued rules permitting VAT-registered businesses to recover input tax on six employee expense categories. Eligible areas include employee transport, restricted meals, work accommodation, temporary lodging, telecom services, and business parking. Qualification requires a formal contractual obligation or documented policy and excludes cash allowance alternatives.
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation released its Labour Market Observatory Report alongside legal guidance governing private-sector disciplinary penalties. The data reveals that the UAE workforce expanded by 12.4% in 2025 and 2.3% in Q3 2026, with Emirati women comprising 71.6% of skilled nationals in private firms. MOHRE clarified that employer disciplinary sanctions must strictly account for employee intent, severity of violation, and operational impact.
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE)
Car rental operators across the UAE will be required to install approved tracking devices on all hire vehicles starting January 1, 2027. The requirement is established under Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026, which sets implementing regulations for Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024. Companies must also obtain an annual operating permit and register with an electronic tracking system overseen by the Ministry of Interior.
The China Securities Regulatory Commission and Omani authorities have signed an MOU to enhance bilateral regulatory cooperation in securities and futures. The pact creates mechanisms for cross-border regulatory information exchange and enforcement cooperation. Signed in Beijing, the agreement brings the CSRC's bilateral regulatory MOUs to 68 jurisdictions.
China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC)
China / Oman
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