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The UAE Ministry of Investment launched a digital 'Investment Opportunities' platform to accelerate foreign direct investment under the National Investment Strategy 2031. The portal provides access to 143 curated opportunities across six priority sectors, including renewable energy equipment manufacturing and transport decarbonisation retrofits. Overseas investors can also consult directly with Ministry advisers through the platform.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority organized an open consultative session at Al Barsha Majlis in Dubai under the 'Closer to Each Other' initiative. Led by Director-General Abdulaziz Al Mulla, the meeting gathered input from business owners and tax professionals to support the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme. Technical teams addressed inquiries regarding corporate tax compliance, VAT administration, and documentation standards.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority organized an open consultation session in Dubai on October 22, 2026, engaging directly with taxable businesses under the 'Closer to Each Other' initiative. The session collected proposals to advance the third cycle of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme. FTA technical teams addressed business hurdles in corporate tax administration and VAT filings.
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has enacted tightened anti-commercial fraud regulations affecting commercial businesses, markets, and logistics operators. Warehouses and retailers must remove non-compliant inventory within 24 hours of an official directive, and distributors must issue public withdrawal notices within 48 hours. Penalties for trading counterfeit products reach up to Dh1 million alongside potential confiscation and business closure.
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