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UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the inaugural UAE Investment Majlis in New York on September 26, 2026. The forum focused on resilient supply chains, smart logistics, and strategic cross-border infrastructure initiatives. Officials highlighted the UAE's regulatory climate to draw foreign investment into ports, multimodal transit, and AI logistics.
Bangladesh Foreign Affairs State Minister Shama Obaed Islam announced that recent automatic UAE visa cancellations affected 626 Bangladeshi nationals, rejecting media claims of 5,000 cases. The cancellations were not specific to Bangladesh, also impacting workers from Pakistan, Egypt, the Philippines, and Nepal. Bangladesh has forwarded data on 417 workers to UAE authorities for renewal while opening dedicated hotlines.
Bangladesh's State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam clarified that recent automatic UAE visa cancellations affected 626 Bangladeshi nationals, refuting reports of 5,000 cases. The cancellations also impacted citizens from Pakistan, Egypt, the Philippines, and Nepal. Bangladesh has submitted 417 cases to UAE authorities for renewal while warning expatriates against document forgery and regulatory violations.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority announced that taxable persons whose tax period ended December 31, 2025, must submit returns and settle dues by September 30, 2026. Submissions and payments can be made online via the EmaraTax digital platform or through approved tax agents. Entities electing for Small Business Relief and required exempt persons must also adhere to the nine-month filing requirement to avoid administrative penalties.
Federal Tax Authority
United Arab Emirates
Effective September 30, 2026
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