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UAE Amends E-Invoicing Rules With Tax Group Exclusion and Storage Changes

The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced amendments to its electronic invoicing regulations under Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026, relaxing compliance rules ahead of an October 30 deadline. Transactions between members of the same tax group will be temporarily excluded from e-invoicing for 24 months starting January 1, 2027. The revisions also remove the requirement to store e-invoicing records physically within the UAE and abolish the mandatory two-day notification rule for system failures.

China–UAE News

Habtoor Towers Installs Final Glass Facade Panel in Dubai Development

Al Habtoor Group has completed the installation of the last glass facade panel at Habtoor Towers in Dubai, being built in coordination with China Railway 18th Bureau Group Dubai. Once finished, the 1,740-unit project is positioned to become the world's largest single residential building. Handover will occur in stages, starting with over 1,300 apartments scheduled for delivery during the summer.

Industry News

China LNG Imports Fall in September as Middle East War Lifts Prices

China's LNG imports are estimated at 5.3 million tons in September 2026, down 8 percent year-on-year amid high spot prices and Middle East war risks. Chinese state buyers are exploring long-term contracts bypassing the Strait of Hormuz while maintaining binding agreements with Qatar.

Industry News

Middle East Coatings Show 2026 Opens at Dubai Exhibition Centre

The 31st Middle East Coatings Show opened on September 28, 2026, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai. Organiser dmg events reported that the exhibition marks the first time the biennial trade show is hosted at this new venue. The event is projected to gather more than 5,000 visitors and feature over 300 international brands across the coatings sector.