UAE Launches AI Tourist VAT Refund Platform, Cutting Refund Time to One Business Day

The Federal Tax Authority has launched an AI-powered digital platform for tourist VAT refunds at major UAE airports, reducing the time required to receive refunds from approximately nine days to one business day while introducing facial recognition and automated transaction verification.

UAE Amends e-Invoicing Rules to Reduce Compliance Burden on Businesses

The UAE Ministry of Finance has amended the Electronic Invoicing System rules, temporarily excluding transactions between members of the same Tax Group, removing the requirement to store e-Invoicing data within the UAE and repealing the previous two-day system-failure notification requirement.

UAE Sets Productivity, AI and Supply-Chain Resilience as 2027 Economic Priorities

The UAE is targeting a more productive economy in 2027, with the Minister of Economy and Tourism identifying recovery, execution and reform as key priorities alongside deeper AI adoption, stronger domestic production and more resilient supply chains.

UAE-Based Blue Rhine Wins Sphere Abu Dhabi Exosphere Contract

UAE-founded Blue Rhine Industries has been selected to install and commission the programmable LED Exosphere at Sphere Abu Dhabi, bringing a local specialist into the delivery of the $1.7 billion Yas Island entertainment venue.

Dubai GDP Reaches AED 473 Billion in H1 2026 as Finance and Healthcare Expand

Dubai's real GDP reached approximately AED 473 billion in the first half of 2026, down 2.3% year on year, while financial services, healthcare, information and communication and construction recorded continued growth.

Dubai-Based SWS Recognised for Global Sports Board Manufacturing Scale

Dubai-based SWS Board Technology has been recognised for building one of the world's largest snow and water sports board manufacturing operations, producing around one-third of global snowboards and nearly half of the world's kiteboards and wakeboards.

Dubai Exhibition Centre Expansion Advances as DWTC Targets AED 54 Billion Economic Output

Dubai World Trade Centre is progressing the AED 10 billion expansion of Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai as it targets AED 54 billion in annual economic output by 2033, supported by greater exhibition capacity and a growing international events pipeline.

Dubai Municipality Introduces New Content Standards for Outdoor Advertising

Dubai Municipality has introduced unified outdoor advertising content guidelines covering text, images, logos, animations, digital displays and interactive formats, with new standards addressing design quality, consumer protection, public safety and Dubai’s visual and cultural identity.

Abu Dhabi Establishes TAMM Global to Take AI-Powered Government Technology Worldwide

Abu Dhabi has established TAMM Global, an independent company that will commercialise the technology, digital platforms and implementation expertise behind the TAMM government services ecosystem for governments and institutions internationally.