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UAE Federal Tax Authority Participates in BRICS Tax Leaders Meeting in New Delhi

The UAE Federal Tax Authority attended the BRICS Tax Experts and Tax Heads Meeting 2026 in New Delhi. The delegation was led by FTA Director General Abdulaziz Al Mulla to discuss cross-border tax cooperation. Talks focused on technology integration, human resources, and emerging global tax challenges across ten BRICS administrations.

Published Source: Gulf Today
Issuing authority
UAE Federal Tax Authority
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
October 1, 2026
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www.gulftoday.ae

The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) participated in the BRICS Tax Experts and Tax Heads Meeting 2026 held in New Delhi, India, according to Gulf Today.

The UAE delegation was led by Abdulaziz Al Mulla, Director General of the FTA, alongside senior policy advisers.

The meeting convened heads of tax authorities and tax experts from ten BRICS administrations to exchange expertise and enhance international tax cooperation.

Discussions during the sessions centered on the use of technology in tax administration, human resources development, and emerging global tax challenges. Al Mulla highlighted the importance of cross-border cooperation and knowledge sharing in developing modern, efficient, and transparent tax frameworks.

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