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Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone participated as a Government Partner at the 3rd Annual Ras Al Khaimah Investment and Business Summit. The free zone presented industrial capacity and infrastructure updates, including the expansion of the Al Ghail Industrial Zone. Officials also showcased new commercial office space under development at RAK Central Square.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority reported a 33.9 percent increase in corporate tax receipts to Dh46.52 billion for financial periods ending in 2025. Compliance improved, with 91 percent of returns submitted on time and the on-time payment rate reaching 97 percent.
The Dubai Free Zones Council has approved a structured training initiative for Emirati university students within free zone enterprises to support Emiratisation targets. The Council also reviewed progress on a unified digital employment contract and direct residence permit renewals across free zones.
Abu Dhabi's Department of Government Enablement announced that a project with OpenAI has reduced complex food import approvals from several days to minutes. The system uses machine-readable regulations to conduct initial automated compliance checks while human officials retain final decision-making authority. The project is the first pilot under the emirate's Machine-Readable Government initiative and will expand to building permits and business licenses.
Abu Dhabi Department of Government Enablement
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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