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The Ajman Department of Municipality and Planning has launched a pilot initiative to regulate building classifications, bachelor accommodation, and shared housing across the emirate. The initial phase applies to five priority districts: Al Nuaimiya, Al Rashidiya, Al Nakheel, Liwara, and Al Rumaila. Municipal officials presented the new housing guidelines and application procedures to local property companies during a dedicated workshop.
The Central Bank of the UAE has introduced the Insurance Company Licensing Regulation (Circular 4/2026), establishing stricter entry rules for domestic and foreign insurers. Regulators will assess applicants based on their commercial proposition, product demand, and domestic premium retention alongside technical compliance. Insurers based in financial free zones such as DIFC and ADGM will be treated as foreign insurance companies for onshore operations.
Ras Al Khaimah free zone Innovation City and Salesforce have introduced an AI-powered business registration platform designed to reduce corporate formation times to minutes. The system integrates Salesforce's Agentforce to automate intake, document verification, and compliance checks under established free zone rules. Human administrators will continue reviewing complex structures and discretionary legal exceptions.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority requires businesses with annual revenues of Dh50 million or more to appoint an Accredited Service Provider by October 30, 2026. Failure to meet the deadline will result in an administrative penalty of Dh5,000 per month of delay. The mandate and associated penalty framework also apply to businesses registered in UAE free zones.
UAE Federal Tax Authority
United Arab Emirates
Effective October 30, 2026
Final rule
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