The Office of Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs at the UAE Presidential Court concluded a research trip to Shanghai under the UAE Youth Ambassadors Programme. A delegation of 19 Emirati students conducted field research across Chinese academic, healthcare, and industrial institutions. The initiative focused on public governance, traditional Chinese medicine, and bilateral industrial cooperation.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued a new guide regarding scope and registration for the Top-up Tax on multinational enterprises. The document supports multinational enterprise groups in understanding obligations under the Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax regime and OECD/G20 Pillar Two framework. It details in-scope criteria, registration timelines, and reporting requirements ensuring an effective tax rate of at least 15%.
The Organisational Committee of Ports and Border Points in Sharjah met at the Khatmat Malaha border crossing to review inspection workflows and inter-agency coordination. Discussions focused on speeding up commercial freight transit and clearance while maintaining strict customs standards. Officials highlighted the need for continuous system upgrades to support growing traffic.
Sharjah recorded a 45 percent increase in foreign direct investment projects in 2025, according to Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah). Speaking to the Emirates News Agency ahead of the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum, Al Musharrkh highlighted that global capital is concentrating in stable markets with clear legal frameworks. Non-oil activities accounted for 79.4 percent of the UAE economy in the first quarter of 2026.
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