Developments
Sixty-one private mediators for civil and commercial disputes have taken the legal oath in Abu Dhabi. The ceremony took place before Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), marking the official start of their duties under applicable legislation. The Emirates News Agency (WAM)
Business
A business owner comes across a government-linked funding programme aimed at growing companies. On paper, it looks like a good fit. The harder part is working out whether it actually suits the business and what it asks for in return. Whether the business is ready for it is a
Business
A business can have a strong product and a capable founder, and still not be ready for the long term. Markets shift. Customer expectations change. Technology moves on. New competitors appear. The people leading a business may change too. If a business depends too heavily on one product or one
Developments
The UAE's move to mandatory electronic invoicing is now in a more active testing phase. The Ministry of Finance, working with the Federal Tax Authority, used an awareness session in Ras Al Khaimah on 27 September 2026 to update businesses on the national eInvoicing Programme. The Ministry confirmed
Developments
The Central Bank of the UAE has prohibited all Bank Melli Iran branches operating in the country from conducting financial transactions to and from Iran, including trade finance and fund transfers. The enforcement action was announced on 23 September 2026 after examinations found violations involving non-compliance with UAE regulations,
Business
From the outside, a business can look simple. Offer something, find customers, get paid, repeat. In practice, several parts have to work together for that cycle to keep running reliably. A strong product alone may not be enough. Customers need to understand the offer. The business needs a practical way
Business
Crypto regulation in the UAE is not handled by one authority. Depending on the activity, location and type of digital asset involved, five principal regulators can be relevant: VARA, the DFSA, the FSRA, the Capital Market Authority and the Central Bank of the UAE. A business therefore needs to identify
Developments
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has introduced a prescribed method for converting digital-currency values into UAE dirhams when those values need to be disclosed in a VAT return. Directive on Tax Transactions No. 3 of 2026 states that it was issued on 14 July 2026, while the FTA legislation
Developments
The UAE Cabinet has approved the launch and rollout of the Cabinet AI Advisor system, a government tool built around 32 specialised AI advisors that support ministers as they study policies, legislation and national initiatives. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler
Developments
The Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Federation of the Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Lebanon to establish a Joint UAE-Lebanon Business Council. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the UAE-Lebanon Business Forum in
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Dubai's new shared housing framework took effect on August 26, 2026. Law No. (4) of 2026 regulates the management, occupancy and leasing of shared housing units across the emirate. The law itself was issued on February 27, 2026, and Article 40 states that it takes effect 180 days
Developments
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has set out detailed verification measures that taxable persons must follow for suppliers and supplies before deducting input VAT. FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026 implements the verification requirements referenced in Article 54(bis) of the VAT Law, which addresses input tax deductions where