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Source: Emirates 24|7

Emaar Founder Reports Normalized Payment Rates and Strong UAE Hotel Occupancy

Mohamed Alabbar, founder and managing director of Emaar Properties, stated that customer non-payments spiked during the regional conflict before returning to normal levels. Speaking at the Sharjah Investment Forum, Alabbar noted that hotel occupancy rates are experiencing strong growth and characterized discounting for new property buyers as unfair to previous buyers. He also encouraged business leaders to adopt artificial intelligence tools and better recognize employee contributions.

Industry News
Source: Gulf News

Sharjah Prioritises Ports and Rail Logistics Amid Shifting Global Trade Routes

Sharjah is positioning ports and logistics at the forefront of its investment strategy as geopolitical tensions reshape global trade routes. Speaking at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority CEO Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer highlighted Khorfakkan Port and the UAE's rail network as central to this push. Al Qaseer emphasised that the emirate complements rather than competes with Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Big News Network.com

Sharjah Investment Forum Workshops Address UAE Tax Compliance, Supply Chains and Arbitration

The ninth Sharjah Investment Forum hosted workshops focused on navigating UAE tax compliance, strengthening supply chain resilience, and resolving commercial disputes. Experts examined how artificial intelligence assists in managing corporate tax, VAT, and e-invoicing while emphasizing that human oversight remains crucial. Sessions also addressed investor protection through commercial arbitration and AI-driven supply chain decision-making.

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