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Finanshels has introduced Hala Tax, an AI-powered tax advisor designed for small businesses and freelancers in the UAE. The tool provides guidance on Corporate Tax, VAT, and Small Business Relief based on UAE legislation and Federal Tax Authority updates. Accessible via web and WhatsApp, it generates personalized compliance summaries and provides access to professional review.
The Board of Management of the UAE's Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation met to review operational and regulatory updates across the nuclear sector. Discussions addressed the operations of the four units at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, environmental monitoring initiatives, and research and development projects. The board was also briefed on an Agentic AI transformation programme designed to enhance digital public services and regulatory operations.
DMCC Executive Chairman Ahmed Bin Sulayem stated that fertiliser components such as potash, phosphate rock, and sulphur must be treated as critical minerals for food security. Writing in Gulf News, he highlighted Dubai's trading infrastructure and proposed applying the Dubai Critical Minerals Standard to fertiliser inputs. The UAE remains the world's leading exporter of sulphur, with exports previously projected to reach 11.4 million tonnes annually by 2029.
The Dubai government has published official guidance detailing the four-step procedure for expatriate residents sponsoring family members. Both male and female residents can sponsor spouses, children under 25, and parents under the emirate's family residence visa scheme. The process requires securing an entry permit, undergoing a medical fitness test for dependents aged 18 and older, applying for the residence visa, and securing an Emirates ID.
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