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The Oman Tax Authority has amended its VAT executive regulations under Decision No. 189/2026 to introduce mandatory electronic invoicing starting April 1, 2027. Businesses with annual supplies above approximately $13 million will be subject to the first phase, with other VAT-registered entities following on October 1, 2027. The updated rules mandate approved electronic formats, 15-day issuance deadlines, and robust cybersecurity and business continuity controls.
Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi concluded a six-day official visit to China's Guangdong and Fujian provinces, securing agreements in humanoid robotics and smart transportation. The visit coincides with expanding China-UAE commercial ties, with bilateral trade reaching $108 billion in 2025.
The UAE Ministry of Investment has introduced a digital Investment Opportunities platform to provide international investors direct access to high-priority commercial ventures. The portal showcases 143 curated projects across six sectors alongside regulatory and economic profiles for all seven emirates. The initiative aligns with the UAE's National Investment Strategy 2031 target of attracting AED 240 billion in annual foreign direct investment.
The UAE has launched Tawwer, an online platform managed by the Emirates Research and Development Council to assess and pre-approve research and development projects. Under Cabinet Decision No. 215 of 2025 and Ministerial Decision No. 24 of 2026, qualifying entities can access a non-refundable tax credit of up to 50% on qualifying R&D expenditure. Project pre-approval through Tawwer is mandatory prior to submitting the final corporate tax claim through the Federal Tax Authority.
Emirates Research and Development Council / Ministry of Finance
United Arab Emirates
Effective October 22, 2026
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