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THIS MORNING: Nafis Emiratization program extended + Abu Dhabi tourism was on a roll last year
Plus: Iran rejects Pakistan-brokered 45-day ceasefire proposal
Dubai moves to regulate crypto’s riskiest trades, and the market is already testing it
Dubai’s framework brings crypto derivatives under strict rules, from leverage caps and client checks to asset segregation, now being tested…
UAE overhauls pharma distribution rules
The move replaces the long-standing single-distributor model, under which global manufacturers appointed one local agent per product to handle import,…
Delays in e-invoicing roll-out will be subject to fines
Fines of up to AED 5k per month will be slapped on those who fail to implement the e-invoicing system…
Dubai introduces tighter regulations for trading petroleum products
The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy will oversee petroleum products trading
FSRA requests feedback on major funds framework reforms
The consultation closes on 30 January 2026
Abu Dhabi updates contractor classification rules
The amendments widen eligibility for higher categories, ease classification requirements, and extend financial-report validity
DWTC FreeZone allows firms to issue multiple share classes under new framework
Under the new rules, companies can issue preference, founder’s, restricted, and tiered shares
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