UAE Opens Class 33 Trade Mark Protection for Alcoholic Beverages

The UAE is now accepting Class 33 trade mark applications for alcoholic beverages, allowing brand owners to seek direct protection for wines, spirits and other relevant products.

UAE Waives Selected Industrial Property Fees for Student Inventors and People of Determination

The UAE has introduced exemptions from selected industrial property service fees for student inventors and People of Determination, reducing the cost of protecting patents, industrial designs and other qualifying intellectual property rights.

FTA Sets UAE Dirham Conversion Method for Digital Currency Transactions Under VAT

The Federal Tax Authority has introduced a standard method for converting digital-currency transactions into UAE dirhams for VAT reporting, requiring taxable businesses to use the average exchange rate from three approved digital currency platforms.

UAE Midday Outdoor Work Restriction Ends for 2026

The UAE’s annual Occupational Heat Stress Prevention Policy concluded on 15 September 2026, allowing outdoor work to resume between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm from 16 September.

Abu Dhabi Launches Blockchain-Verified Digital Skills Card

Abu Dhabi has launched the Gulf region’s first Digital Skills Card, allowing employers and regulators to verify accredited professional skills and qualifications through blockchain technology.

UAE R&D Tax Credit Offers Businesses Up to AED 2 Million Per Tax Period

Eligible UAE businesses undertaking qualifying research and development activities can access a non-refundable tax credit of up to AED 2 million per tax period under the UAE’s R&D Tax Incentives Programme.

Dubai Municipality Deploys Smart Robot for Geospatial Surveying

Dubai Municipality has deployed a smart geospatial surveying robot using LiDAR and advanced imaging technology, reducing operating costs by 90% and significantly accelerating survey processes in a residential project.

UAE Corporate Tax Filing Deadline Approaches for 31 December 2025 Year-End Businesses

Businesses with a financial year ending 31 December 2025 must file their UAE Corporate Tax return and pay any Corporate Tax due by 30 September 2026.

Dubai Land Department Launches AI-Powered Initial Registration Platform

Dubai Land Department has launched an AI-powered Initial Registration platform that automates eligible real estate registration processes, integrates project and escrow management and reduces manual document processing for developers.