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Motorists in the UAE who fail to respond to vehicle recall notices over manufacturing defects could face restrictions on car-related transactions starting January 1, 2027. Under Article 122 of Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026, licensing authorities may block procedures linked to a vehicle identification number. Commercial agents representing auto manufacturers are required to report defect data and provide free repairs.
The UAE Cabinet has issued Resolution No. 174 of 2026 establishing executive regulations under Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024. The new rules cap individual resident vehicle ownership at five licensed vehicles and impose additional fees for owning more than two cars. Effective January 1, the framework also sets vehicle licence validity and bans the licensing of right-hand drive vehicles.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Cabinet Decision No. 173 of 2026, establishing administrative penalties for non-compliance with the country's electronic invoicing system. Fines reach up to AED 50,000 within any 12 consecutive months for failing to adopt the system or appoint an Accredited Service Provider. The new decision replaces Cabinet Decision No. 106 of 2025 and takes effect the day after publication in the Official Gazette.
Dubai Future Finance Week commenced at Madinat Jumeirah anchored by the Dubai FinTech Summit. Key announcements included the tenfold physical expansion of the DIFC Academy, J.P. Morgan opening a private bank branch, and Central Bank guidance on dirham stablecoins coexisting with the digital dirham.
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