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The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the upcoming opening of an electronic visa centre in Beirut next month. The facility will enable applicants in Lebanon to complete all UAE visa procedures locally. The initiative aims to streamline documentation verification and travel processing for visitors, workers, and commercial delegates.
Abu Dhabi rose eight places to rank 33rd globally in JLL's 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index, scoring 2.42. The emirate recorded the largest improvement globally, supported by expanded market disclosure and digital initiatives led by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC). ADREC has established a strategic target to rank among the top 25 most transparent real estate markets by 2030.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has called on businesses to utilise the remaining time to prepare for mandatory e-invoicing ahead of its phased rollout starting January 1, 2027. The announcement was made during an ICAI Dubai Chapter conference attended by over 500 professionals. Officials confirmed the programme has transitioned to its pilot phase, operating under the decentralized Five-Corner Model via accredited service providers.
The Arab Monetary Fund stated that artificial intelligence can assist Arab governments in improving tax collection and strengthening public finances, provided robust governance frameworks are in place. The assessment was presented in Abu Dhabi during the 17th Ordinary Session of the Council of Arab Finance Ministers alongside the fund's Golden Jubilee. Regional finance leaders examined fiscal policies, AI integration in revenue administration, and resilience to geopolitical volatility.
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