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The Central Bank of the UAE reported that 148,681 individual banking customers received AED 2.3 billion in loan repayment deferrals by the end of August 2026 under its Financial Institutions Resilience Package. Overall, the support programme covered 155,971 customers and extended AED 15.9 billion in relief across retail, SME, and private-sector borrowers. Banking sector indicators also recorded double-digit year-on-year growth across loans, assets, and deposits.
The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy is intensifying regulatory oversight of petroleum products trading across storage, transport, and distribution activities. The measures enforce Executive Council Resolution No. 85 of 2025 to curb unauthorized trading and raise safety compliance. Authorities reported that joint field inspection teams have carried out 449 campaigns in the LPG sector since July 2022.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has extended the corporate tax Small Business Relief regime through 31 December 2029 under Ministerial Decision No. 131 of 2026. Resident businesses with annual revenue up to AED 3 million remain eligible for nil taxable income treatment. Businesses electing the relief must still register with the Federal Tax Authority and file annual returns.
The United Arab Emirates ranked seventh worldwide in the 2026 Rumavi Global Relocation Index for digital nomads, according to an Aviation A2Z report citing Time Out. The index evaluated 192 countries on digital infrastructure, living costs, safety, and remote-work legal frameworks. Dubai was identified as the country's primary destination, supported by a remote-work residence route requiring US$3,500 in monthly income.
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