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UAE Non-Oil GDP Grows 6.1%
- 21.02.2026
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Dubai, Middle East
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The UAE’s non-oil sectors are growing fast, and the opportunities for businesses here are keeping pace.
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UAE Tax Invoicing Mandatory Requirements
- 21.02.2026
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Tax, Dubai
Every VAT-registered business in the UAE must ensure its tax invoices meet the mandatory requirements, with stricter standards ahead as the country transitions to e-invoicing.
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MoHRE Completes Consultation on the Alternative End-of-Service Savings Scheme
- 21.02.2026
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Dubai, Middle East
Discover the key takeaways from the stakeholder consultation, including calls for greater transparency, practical comparisons with the traditional gratuity model, and stronger awareness efforts.
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UAE Ministry of Finance Designates VARA as Competent Authority Under CIT Framework
- 13.02.2026
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Tax, Dubai
VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) has been officially recognised as a competent authority under the UAE CIT (Corporate Income Tax) framework.
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UAE Cabinet Decision Exempts Certain Sports Entities from Corporate Income Tax
- 13.02.2026
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Tax, Dubai
Cabinet Decision No. (1) of 2026 introduces a CIT (Corporate Income Tax) exemption for qualifying non-commercial sports entities in the UAE, subject to strict eligibility conditions and formal approval by the FTA (Federal Tax Authority).
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UAE Issues Cabinet Decision on Exchange of Tax Information
- 13.02.2026
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Tax, Dubai
New Cabinet Decision creates a unified legal framework for how the UAE exchanges tax information with foreign authorities, with clear obligations for businesses and individuals.
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UAE Non-Oil Trade Crosses AED 3.8 Trillion
- 06.02.2026
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Dubai, Middle East
The UAE’s non-oil trade just crossed AED 3.8 trillion for the first time, and for businesses, that growth presents real opportunities and new obligations to manage.
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UAE and Austria Strengthen Trade Ties
- 06.02.2026
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Dubai, Middle East
The UAE-Austria trade corridor grew nearly 16 percent in 2025, and with EU-UAE CEPA negotiations advancing, DACH companies have good reason to reassess their Gulf strategy.
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UAE Expected to Grow 5.6% in 2026
- 06.02.2026
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Dubai, Middle East
The UAE is forecast to grow 5.6% in 2026, nearly four times the rate of advanced economies, and here is what that means for businesses on the ground.
