The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued an official reminder for businesses registered for excise tax to file their October returns by November 16, 2026. Filings and payments must be completed through the EmaraTax digital platform. Meeting the deadline is necessary to prevent statutory late-filing administrative penalties.
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has issued an advisory detailing conditions for cash compensation under the Involuntary Loss of Employment scheme. Qualified public and private sector workers can claim up to AED 20,000 per month for up to three months. Entitlement requires 12 consecutive months of contributions, submission within 30 days of dismissal, and clean disciplinary records.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum introduced new regulatory and digital initiatives permitting visitors to apply directly for tourist visas through the Visit Dubai platform starting November 2026. The launch also features the invitation-only Dubai Access Club, offering repeat visitors a five-year multi-entry visa permitting stays of up to 90 days annually. Visa applications continue to be vetted and formally approved by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.
A report by HSBC indicates global investors are targeting a $1.4 trillion infrastructure pipeline across the MENAT region. Nearly 30 percent of surveyed institutional investors expect the China-MENAT corridor to be the fastest-growing capital route through 2030.
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