
Dubai Just Unified Its Golden Visa, Property, and Retiree Residency Into One System
Key Highlights GDRFA Dubai and DLD signed an MoU in April 2026 to unify three residency services into a single government system. Golden Visa, Property

Key Highlights GDRFA Dubai and DLD signed an MoU in April 2026 to unify three residency services into a single government system. Golden Visa, Property

Key Highlights Dubai’s Executive Council approved an AED 1 billion ($272 million) economic support package on March 30, 2026, effective April 1 for three to

Key Highlights Dubai has recovered from five major economic crises since 1990, each time faster and stronger than the last. The Dubai Land Department recorded

Key Highlights Dubai’s 2026–2028 budget allocates AED 302.7 billion in expenditures against AED 329.2 billion in projected revenues, the largest three-year budget in the emirate’s

Key Highlights Dubai recorded AED 111 billion in total property transactions in January 2026, more than 80% up year-on-year, even as regional conflict dominated headlines.

Key Highlights The UAE now offers up to 50% corporate tax credit on qualifying R&D spending, effective January 1, 2026. The maximum credit a business

Key Highlights UAE President MBZ visited injured civilians on March 6, 2026 and publicly called Iran “the enemy of the UAE” for the first time

Key Highlights The UAE introduces four specialized visit visas for AI professionals, entertainment workers, event participants, and maritime tourists to boost economic diversification. Residents must

Key Highlights Businesses no longer need to issue self-invoices for reverse charge transactions starting January 1, 2026, reducing administrative paperwork while maintaining documentation requirements. Taxpayers

Key Highlights The UAE Ministry of Finance enacts Cabinet Decision No. 106 of 2025 establishing penalties from Dh100 per document to Dh5,000 monthly for e-invoicing