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UAE trademark fees updated: New rates, SME discounts and exemptions explained
UAE approves new trademark service fees, offering 50% exemptions for SMEs and full exemptions for People of Determination
Emirati entrepreneurs
Sheikh Mohammed: UAE aims to be world’s startup capital with 30,000 new jobs
Sheikh Mohammed launches “The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World” campaign to train 10,000 Emirati entrepreneurs and strengthen the UAE’s global startup hub role
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UAE unveils economic clusters policy adding $8.2bn to GDP annually
UAE Cabinet led by Sheikh Mohammed approves new economic clusters policy to add $8.2bn to GDP, plus initiatives in health, AI and sustainability
Ministry of Health
UAE announces Cabinet reshuffle
UAE announces new Minister of Health in Cabinet reshuffle
Ruler of Dubai
UAE Cabinet approves major reorganisation of Gender Balance Council under Sheikh Mohammed
The Council aims to achieve gender balance and equal opportunities across all sectors in the UAE
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UAE holidays 2026: Expected dates for long weekends revealed
The official calendar marking the important days will be revealed by the UAE Cabinet
Prophet Mohammed (PBUH)
UAE holidays 2025: Is there another long weekend in September? Expected dates revealed
Official confirmation of the long weekend will come closer to the date, based on lunar observations
Federal budget
UAE reviews draft federal budget for 2026
UAE leaders review draft 2026 federal budget as economic growth drives new projections
cepa
UAE ranked 5th in global competitiveness ranking; Cabinet reviews $1.4tn trade success
UAE ranks 5th globally in 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking; Cabinet reviews trade achievements and approves13 international agreements
halal
UAE sets $697bn Islamic bank target and aims for Halal export boost; Cabinet reviews tourism sector amid $122.5bn goal
UAE Cabinet meeting reviews Islamic finance, tourism and Hajj strategies
Artificial intelligence
New UAE tax rule; Dubai announces stormwater infrastructure; UAE approves AI law plan; Mall of the Emirates set for $1.3bn upgrade – 10 things you missed this week
UAE tax rules, Dubai storm infrastructure, AI to create laws, real estate buying tips and more top news stories this week
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UAE Cabinet reviews tax system, sport strategy, industrial progress, tree-planting scheme and more
UAE Cabinet meets to review national and international projects and developments
AI
UAE approves plan to develop new laws with AI
The UAE will develop and monitor laws in the country using new artificial intelligence system
Abu Dhabi real estate
Eid Al Fitr in the UAE; Visa-free travel ideas; Dubai villa sales surge; Sheikh Mohammed reveals $65bn investment plan – 10 things you missed this week
UAE Eid Al Fitr dates and travel ideas. Dubai real estate analysis, Saudi sick leave warning and more top news stories this week
Remote Work
UAE approves new remote work policy for federal employees under new investment strategy
The remote work policy seeks to attract international talent to contribute to government projects, studies, and specialised tasks
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UAE approves massive new investment strategy as it targets $65.4bn inflows; Cabinet approves Remote Work from overseas
UAE Cabinet meeting approves National Investment Strategy to 2031, reviews Digital Economy Strategy, Africa trade and more
