Key Highlights S&P Global reaffirmed the UAE at AA/A-1+ stable on March 6, 2026, while regional tensions were at their peak. The CBUAE deployed a
Key Highlights Switching to a Golden Visa does not cancel your employment contract or reset your end-of-service gratuity under UAE Labour Law. Employed professionals can
Key Highlights UAE Golden Visa holders face no employer restrictions. Your residency stays valid through job changes, career breaks, and employer transitions. Finance professionals qualify
Key Highlights The UAE approved its largest federal budget in history at AED 92.4 billion for 2026. This is a 29% jump from AED 71.5
Key Highlights FTA Decision No. 5 of 2025 is fully operative in 2026, replacing the entire compliance framework of FTA Decision No. 16 of 2023
Edition: Week of 10–16 March 2026 Your weekly digest of the most important UAE business, regulatory, and economic developments, curated for entrepreneurs, investors, and business
Key Highlights DMCC’s all-inclusive first-year packages start at AED 35,484, with setup completing in around 10 working days. DIFC’s Innovation Testing License starts at just
Key Highlights: The UAE has pivoted from temporary residency to a “talent settlement” model, decoupling legal status from business capital. Golden Visa eligibility for skilled
Key Highlights A correctly structured Dubai holding company can legally achieve 0% corporate tax on dividends and capital gains through mechanisms written directly into UAE
Key Highlights The 2026 application requirements shift the focus entirely to an AED 30,000 basic salary. Government employees can substitute financial investment with an institutional