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Source: Emirates 24|7

UAE Fuel Price Committee Cuts Retail Fuel Rates for November 2026

The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced reduced retail prices across all fuel categories for November 2026. The revised rates will come into effect starting 1 November 2026. Petrol prices fell by 24 fils per litre across all grades, while diesel rates declined by 5 fils per litre.

  • UAE Fuel Price Committee
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Effective November 1, 2026
  • Final rule
Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

UAE Updates Administrative Penalties for Nationwide Electronic Invoicing System

The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued a new Cabinet Decision revising administrative penalties related to the national eInvoicing system. The decision repeals Cabinet Decision No. 106 of 2025 and adjusts fine structures to support business compliance. Fines include an initial AED 5,000 penalty for non-compliance, with a 12-month cap set at AED 50,000.

  • UAE Ministry of Finance
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Final rule
Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

UAE-DRC Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Enters into Force

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and the Democratic Republic of Congo officially entered into force on October 30, 2026. The pact eliminates tariffs on most goods, standardises customs procedures, and targets growth in logistics, energy, and manufacturing.

  • Ministry of Economy / Foreign Trade of the UAE
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Effective October 30, 2026
  • Final rule

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