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Ras Al Khaimah signed a friendship agreement with Fujian Province and 10 memorandums of understanding with Chinese counterparts. The deals cover humanoid robotics deployment, cross-border financial cooperation, infrastructure, smart transportation, and advanced manufacturing.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has set phased deadlines for businesses to comply with the mandatory electronic invoicing system. Companies with annual revenue of AED 50 million or more must select an accredited service provider by October 30, 2026, and achieve full rollout by January 1, 2027. Businesses below the threshold must appoint a provider by March 31, 2027, ahead of a July 1, 2027 full implementation.
China's Ministry of Commerce has published draft regulations proposing sanctions against foreign entities that misappropriate Chinese trade secrets. Measures include trade curbs, export bans, investment restrictions, visa bans, and administrative fines. Public consultation on the draft provisions remains open until November 24, 2026.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has published Version 2.0 of the UAE Electronic Invoicing Guidelines, integrating recent ministerial and cabinet decisions. The updated guidance withdraws mandatory local data storage requirements and establishes sector-specific compliance rules alongside distinct reporting fields for tax numbers.
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