The UAE Federal Tax Authority has urged businesses to meet electronic invoicing deadlines to avoid an administrative fine of AED 5,000 per month. The authority stated that flexible mechanisms have been adopted to ease the compliance process. FTA continues to offer in-person and online workshops regarding system integration and EmaraTax activation.
UAE state-backed investments across Egyptian energy and port infrastructure are serving as a strategic hedge against transit disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Dubai's real GDP contracted 2.3% year-on-year in the first half of the year due to drops in trade and transport. The UAE continues building alternative maritime corridors through domestic pipelines, Khorfakkan, and Mediterranean ports in Egypt.
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, arrived in Shenzhen on October 17, 2026, for a working visit to China through October 23. The visit covers Guangdong and Fujian provinces, featuring the Ras Al Khaimah–China Business Summit, the opening of a representative office in Guangzhou, and bilateral agreement signings.
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.
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