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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

Abu Dhabi Announces Measures to Accelerate Business Establishment and Operational Timelines

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development has announced new measures to speed up the process from investment decisions to active business operations. According to ADDED Chairman Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, the initiative focuses on reducing duplicate requirements and coordinating cross-entity licensing. Non-oil sectors contributed 54.7 percent of the emirate's GDP, with commercial setup requirements already cut by 71 percent via the TAMM platform.

China–UAE News
Source: Emirates News Agency

UAE and China Hold High-Level Talks to Strengthen Strategic and Economic Cooperation

UAE Presidential Special Envoy Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on October 13, 2026. The officials reviewed bilateral economic ties and agreed to expand cooperation in trade, investment, industrial development, and advanced technologies. The meeting was also attended by UAE Ambassador to China Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi alongside senior officials.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

China to Cut NEV VAT Export Rebate to 9% in April 2027

China's tax authorities announced a reduction in the value-added tax export rebate for new energy vehicles from 13 percent to 9 percent, effective April 1, 2027. The measure affects battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle shipments to foreign markets including the Gulf. Domestic consumption tax refund and exemption structures remain unchanged.

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