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The UAE and China convened their third round of consular consultations in Abu Dhabi under their comprehensive strategic partnership. Officials reviewed the economic impact of mutual visa exemption agreements on tourism and corporate mobility. Discussions also focused on consular services for expatriates and commercial travel support.
The Abu Dhabi Residents Office has outlined eligibility criteria and an international university list for its 10-year Golden Visa for outstanding graduates. Applicants from overseas institutions must hold an accredited bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 obtained within the past two years. The official document features 100 numbered entries covering 98 unique global universities.
The UAE will allow motorists to apply for two-year registrations for qualifying light vehicles starting January 1, 2027, under Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026. Eligibility requires that vehicles were brand new when first registered, are under six years old, and are individually owned. Approval remains discretionary for licensing authorities, while right-hand-drive vehicles are barred from road registration.
Most large UAE companies appointed an accredited e-invoicing service provider ahead of the late October deadline, but technical integration remains behind schedule. Businesses generating AED 50 million or more must achieve full go-live compliance by 1 January 2027. The Ministry of Finance has eased penalties by capping annual late-compliance fines at AED 50,000.
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