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The UAE Ministry of Finance issued Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026, updating the national electronic invoicing framework. The amendments grant a temporary 24-month exclusion for intra-tax group transactions, permit offshore data storage, and extend issuance timelines.
Dubai-based tech firm XYRA has launched an artificial intelligence accounting platform designed to assist UAE businesses with financial management and regulatory compliance. The Microsoft-backed solution automates bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing, and inventory tracking to help firms handle corporate tax and VAT requirements. The company will showcase the platform at the Dubai AI Festival on October 26–27, 2026.
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has cautioned private sector establishments that committing specific labour law violations carries fines ranging from Dh100,000 to Dh1 million. The penalties apply to five key infractions, including unauthorised hiring, permit misuse, and shutting down businesses without settling employee status. The ministry reiterated that adherence to UAE labour legislation is mandatory to safeguard workers' rights and preserve lawful employment relations.
A three-month international initiative led by the UAE Ministry of Interior has identified over $39 billion in fraud-linked funds and cryptocurrency across 30 participating countries, including China. Operation Confrontation Ghost brought together law enforcement, INTERPOL, and 13 major private tech companies, resulting in more than 960 arrests and the raiding of 29 scam centers.
UAE Ministry of Interior
United Arab Emirates
Effective July 1, 2026
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