UAE Launches $1 Million Programme to Establish 100 Content Businesses

The UAE has launched the 100 Dreams initiative, offering 100 selected content and digital media entrepreneurs $10,000 each, alongside business licensing support, mentorship and a six-week accelerator to help establish companies in the UAE.

Abu Dhabi Updates Construction Approval and Accountability Rules

Abu Dhabi has introduced new construction procedures clarifying the responsibilities of supervision consultants and contractors, expanding digital technical reporting and introducing joint accountability for non-compliant or defective works.

Abu Dhabi Partners with The Boring Company to Explore Underground Infrastructure

Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre has partnered with The Boring Company to assess advanced underground transport, utility tunnels and tunnelling technologies that could support the emirate’s future infrastructure development.

DIFC Courts Introduce Blockchain Verification for Court Documents

DIFC Courts have begun issuing court orders and hearing records with blockchain-verifiable digital credentials, allowing banks, authorities, courts and counterparties worldwide to confirm document authenticity and detect alterations within seconds.

UAE Approves AED 292.5 Billion Federal Budget Plan for 2027–2029

The UAE Cabinet has approved a AED 292.5 billion Federal General Budget Plan for 2027–2029, representing a 28.3% increase over the previous three-year cycle, with education, healthcare, social development, infrastructure and future economic sectors among its priorities.

FTA Clarifies UAE Top-up Tax Scope and Registration Requirements for Multinational

The Federal Tax Authority has issued detailed guidance explaining which multinational groups fall within the UAE Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax regime, which UAE entities must register, applicable registration deadlines and how registration is completed through EmaraTax.

Dubai Deepens China Investment Push Across AI and Advanced Manufacturing

Dubai is strengthening investment ties with China across artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, fintech, logistics and digital infrastructure, as Chinese companies increasingly use the emirate as a base for regional expansion, technology deployment and product testing.

UAE Updates Accreditation Rules for e-Invoicing Service Providers

The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced a new accreditation framework for Electronic Invoicing Service Providers, replacing the previous pre-approval process with direct accreditation, testing and ongoing regulatory supervision.

Dubai Municipality Sets Detailed Shared Housing Rules and Approves More Than 44 Areas

Dubai Municipality has issued detailed planning, building, occupancy and safety requirements for shared housing, identifying more than 44 approved areas and establishing the process owners and operators must follow to obtain permits and register qualifying properties.