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

The ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) hosted a series of workshops examining how artificial intelligence, resilient supply chains, and commercial arbitration help companies satisfy UAE regulatory obligations, mitigate risks, and support investment, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

During a session titled 'Investing in the UAE: How AI Simplifies Tax and Compliance', speakers addressed evolving regulations surrounding value-added tax (VAT), corporate tax, and electronic invoicing. Omar Odeh, CEO and Founder of MIO & Partners and Asly AI, stated that the UAE tax landscape has shifted substantially since 2018, noting that while AI can process vast amounts of regulatory data from multiple sources, human judgment remains essential for decision-making. Mohamed Ghazala, CEO and Lead Tax Partner at ACME Group for Accounting and Tax Advisory, noted that AI significantly reduces the time required to track hundreds of laws, amendments, and official guidance documents, while final legal interpretation rests with professional tax advisers.

In a workshop on 'Building Supply Chain Resilience: The Role of AI and Organisational Capabilities', Ali Almutawa, Senior Director of Operations at Shurooq, highlighted that supply chain stability relies on reliable information and timely execution, urging businesses to make supply chain resilience a strategic priority through advanced technology.

Investor protection and dispute resolution were evaluated in a session led by the Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre (TAHKEEM). TAHKEEM Director Dr. Ahmed Saleh Al Echlah stressed that investor confidence depends on transparent and confidential dispute mechanisms, while TAHKEEM Secretary Eng. Amna Sultan Mohamed Alsuwaidi outlined practical training requirements for developing future arbitrators. The workshops were part of more than 140 activities scheduled during the two-day forum.