The UAE Federal Tax Authority has overhauled VAT refund procedures for citizens building new homes under the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme. The update reduces application data fields by 50% and processing times by 80%. A dedicated smart application called 'Maskan' was also launched to verify claims.
Active Chinese corporate memberships registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce have reached 6,650, marking over 200 percent growth over the past decade. Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala also reaffirmed mainland China as a foundational anchor of its Asian direct investment strategy. Capital flows between the UAE and China increasingly focus on industrial manufacturing, green energy, and cross-border digital financial services.
Investment flows connecting the UAE and major Asian economies continue to grow across finance, manufacturing, and technology. Mubadala Investment Company's 2026 outlook names China as a primary anchor of its Asia strategy alongside India. Gulf financial hubs and cross-border family offices are expanding their roles in channeling capital between the regions.
Abu Dhabi authorities have implemented new regulatory rules governing all new and ongoing construction projects across the emirate. The framework overhauls statutory technical approval workflows and imposes stricter contractual and safety obligations on contractors and developers. The guidelines also introduce tighter compliance criteria for site management and structural safety.
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