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The UAE Gender Balance Council honoured four organisations at the inaugural SDG 5 Pledge Awards in Dubai, recognising measurable workplace policies and female leadership initiatives. Award recipients included Standard Chartered UAE, ADNOC, Schneider Electric, and Deloitte Middle East. Eight additional private-sector organisations officially signed the SDG 5 Pledge during the ceremony.
Foreign buyers in Dubai can obtain a 10-year Golden Visa by investing at least AED 2 million in one or more properties, including off-plan units from approved developers. According to TNT Magazine, mortgaged properties qualify if a bank confirms AED 2 million has been paid, with published processing fees around AED 9,885. Holders can sponsor family and remain outside the UAE for more than six months without losing residency.
Dubai's over-the-counter crypto trading desks facilitate bilateral transactions for institutional clients, with transaction minimums typically starting around $100,000. Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority had issued approximately 50 crypto licenses by June 2026. The UAE applies a 0% personal tax on crypto gains, while crypto-to-crypto transfers remain VAT-exempt.
The UAE Cabinet has issued Cabinet Decision No. 149 of 2026, introducing wide-ranging amendments to the Value Added Tax Executive Regulation. Most provisions take effect on October 1, 2026, revising rules across ten key areas including composite supplies, cash purchase deductions, and healthcare goods. A revised standard input tax apportionment mechanism will be deferred until after October 1, 2027.
UAE Cabinet
United Arab Emirates
Effective October 1, 2026
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