UAE: Ministry of Finance Updates E-Invoicing Service Provider Accreditation Rules
The Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 168/2026, establishing an operational accreditation framework for electronic invoicing service providers and repealing previous pre-approval regulations. The Ministry of Finance has enacted Ministerial...
Sharjah: Executive Council Approves Notary Profession Law
Al Bayan, 13 October 2026: Sharjah’s Executive Council has approved a draft law regulating the notary profession in the emirate. The Sharjah Executive Council approved a draft law concerning the regulation of the notary public profession in the emirate...
Dubai: Municipality Sets Validity Rules for Building Safety Certificates
Al Bayan, 9 October 2026: Dubai Municipality has issued a circular setting validity periods and phased compliance rules for mandatory Building Quality and Safety Certificates for structures aged 20 years or older. Dubai Municipality has issued an administrative...
Ajman: Finance Department Launches AI-Powered Financial Adviser Platform
Al Khaleej, 9 October 2026: Ajman’s Department of Finance has launched an artificial intelligence platform that centralises financial legislation and supports decision-making through automated legal and financial analysis. The Ajman Department of Finance...
ADGM: Registration Authority Proposes New Strata Framework to Replace 2015 Regulations
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Registration Authority has issued Consultation Paper No. 4/2026 proposing new Strata Regulations to repeal and replace the Strata Title Regulations 2015. The Registration Authority (RA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market ...
Football Transfers in 2027: The New Rules and Their Practical Implications
Dr. Shadi Saad examines FIFA’s 2027 transfer reform in light of the Diarra judgment, asking how the new framework balances contractual stability, players’ freedom to move and clubs’ legitimate interests. The analysis follows the reform across the regulations governing...
UAE: Federal Tax Authority clarifies Free Zone and Designated Zone definitions across tax regimes
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published a Public Clarification detailing the legal definitions and key jurisdictional differences of Free Zones and Designated Zones across Corporate Tax, Excise Tax, and Value Added Tax (VAT). The Federal Tax Authority ...
Sharjah: Judicial Council approves AI governance framework
Gulf News, 2 October 2026: Sharjah’s Judicial Council has approved a governance framework for the use of artificial intelligence in the judicial system and established a specialised prosecution and court for municipal and environmental cases. The Sharjah...
Dubai: Energy Council reinforces petroleum trading compliance rules
Gulf News, 5 October 2026: Dubai’s Supreme Council of Energy has reaffirmed mandatory safety, licensing and operational compliance requirements for petroleum products trading under Dubai Executive Council Decision No. 85/2025. The reminder forms part of...
Ajman: Ajman Arbitration Centre Outlines 2026 Standards for Arbitrator and Expert Rosters
Al Khaleej, 5 October 2026: The Ajman Arbitration Centre has held a legal seminar reviewing updated 2026 standards and procedures for registering, classifying, and renewing arbitrators and technical experts on its official rosters. The Ajman Arbitration...
ADGM: Registration Authority Publishes Regulatory Priorities for 2026–2027
The Registration Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market has issued its Regulatory Priorities for 2026–2027, setting out ten key supervisory and enforcement focus areas. The framework outlines the RA’s supervisory, monitoring, and enforcement strategy, providing...
Abu Dhabi: Digital Portal Launched for Government Asset Investment
Gulf News, 1 October 2026: The Department of Municipalities and Transport has launched the Government Asset Investment Service on the TAMM platform, unifying public land and property investment workflows. The Department of Municipalities and Transport ...
UAE: Education Ministry Launches Parents’ Platform
Al Bayan, 27 September 2026: The Ministry of Education has introduced the Parents’ Platform, a digital channel enabling guardians to manage and monitor student‑related services electronically, strengthening digital transformation in education. The platform...
Dubai: New Regulations Tighten VASP Compliance
Crypto News, 23 September 2026: Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has introduced stricter compliance rules for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), requiring immediate adoption of detailed transaction record‑keeping and audit trails. ...
Ajman: Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Conceptual Reference
Al Khaleej, 29 September 2026: Sheikh Humaid bin Ammar Al Nuaimi, Executive Council Member and Leader of the Ajman Artificial Intelligence Programme, has issued Ajman Decision No. 2/2026 approving the first edition of the Conceptual Reference for Artificial Intelligence...