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The third edition of the Foreseeing Government Audit Future Conference opened in Dubai under the theme 'Smart Audit', organised by the Financial Audit Authority. The conference convened senior officials and international experts to examine how artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data analytics are reshaping auditing and governance. Officials highlighted the shift from periodic verification toward continuous oversight to strengthen financial integrity and counter cyber threats.
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, alongside the Central Bank of the UAE and Al Etihad Payments, expanded the upgraded Wage Protection System. Seven additional financial institutions joined the network, bringing the total to 17 partner institutions offering paperless payroll via secure APIs.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed attended the launch of the Dubai Future Regulations Team, bringing together 25 government entities. Supervised by the Dubai Future Foundation and the Supreme Legislation Committee, the initiative focuses on addressing technological and economic shifts. Participants will also engage in a regulatory capacity-building program with University College London.
Dubai Future Foundation, Supreme Legislation Committee in Dubai
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued Decision No. 13 of 2026, establishing mandatory supplier verification requirements prior to claiming input VAT deductions. Taxable businesses must verify supplier incorporation details, authorized directors, and physical operating premises rather than relying solely on valid invoices. The decision introduces specific spend thresholds and requires companies to document the commercial rationale for transactions.
UAE Federal Tax Authority
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