Ministry of Finance announces issuance of Ministerial Decision on the designation of Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority i...

Ministry of Finance announces issuance of Ministerial Decision on the designation of Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority in Dubai

Abu Dhabi, 11 February 2026 The Ministry of Finance announced the issuance of Ministerial Decision No. (336) of 2025 to add the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, established in the Emirate of Dubai pursuant to Law No. (4) of 2022, to the definition of the competent authority set out in Ministerial Decision No. (229) of 2025 concerning Qualifying and Excluded Activities for the purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. (47) of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. Under the decision, VARA is considered among the competent authorities for the purposes of Qualifying Activities related to fund management services and wealth and inve

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Ministry of Finance announces the issuance of a Cabinet Decision exempting certain sports entities from Corporate Tax to s...

Ministry of Finance announces the issuance of a Cabinet Decision exempting certain sports entities from Corporate Tax to support the continued development of the sports ecosystem

UAE, February 09, 2026 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (1) of 2026 on Exempting Certain Sports Entities from Corporate Tax for the Purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. The Ministry affirmed that the decision aims to support the continued sustainable development of the sports ecosystem, align with international best practices, enhance the sector’s contribution to the national economy, and consolidate the UAE’s position as a global hub for the development of modern sports systems. The new Cabinet Decision provides an exemption from

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In Collaboration with Ministry of Defence and ICRC Dubai Judicial Institute celebrates graduation of first cohort of ‘In...

In Collaboration with Ministry of Defence and ICRC Dubai Judicial Institute celebrates graduation of first cohort of ‘International Humanitarian Law’ program

03 February 2026: The Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) organised a graduation ceremony for the first cohort of its ‘International Humanitarian Law’ program, designed specifically for personnel from the Ministry of Defence. The program is the first formally accredited initiative of its kind in the UAE, underscoring DJI’s commitment to advancing specialised legal expertise and strengthening awareness of humanitarian principles in line with the highest international standards. The ceremony was graced by the presence of esteemed dignitaries including His Excellency Major General Obaid Saif Al Ketbi, Chief of Military Justice at the Ministry of

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UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and Agility Sign MoU to Accelerate Energy Efficiency in Data Centers and District Cooling

Abu Dhabi, UAE — 29 Jan 2026 — The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and Agility have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing energy efficiency and economic performance across data centers and district cooling operations in the UAE; strengthening the UAE’s competitiveness regionally and globally. The MoU was signed by His Excellency Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, and Tarek Sultan, Chairman of Agility. As part of the collaboration, Agility will draw on control system technology developed by Phaidra,

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Ministry of Finance organises eInvoicing Programme Awareness event in cooperation with the Federal Tax Authority - ministr...

Ministry of Finance organises eInvoicing Programme Awareness event in cooperation with the Federal Tax Authority

Event aims to clarify the programme’s benefits, legal and regulatory framework, implementation readiness, and registration process Younis Haji AlKhoori: The programme to drive digitalisation across the UAE by streamlining invoicing processes, enhancing tax transparency and compliance. Lowers operational costs for small and medium enterprises and improves cash flow The Ministry stresses the necessity of relying on its official channels as a trusted source of information Abu Dhabi, January 28, 2026 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has organised an awareness-raising event as part of the eInvoicing Programme Awareness Campaign, in

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Ministry of Finance receives International Accreditation for Future Readiness and Business Agility

MoF successfully fulfils all requirements and principles of the strategic and operational framework for future readiness and business agility across all sectors and departments. Abu Dhabi, January 19, 2026 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has been awarded the International Accreditation for Future Readiness and Business Agility – Gold/Leading Level by the International Business Agility Institute (TIBAI). The accreditation was given in recognition of the strength of MoF’s institutional ecosystem and its advanced capabilities in future readiness, business flexibility, and agility in responding to change, as well as its ability to ant

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In presence of Minister of Economy and Tourism Ministry of Economy and Tourism and Emirates Growth Fund sign MoU to boost...

In presence of Minister of Economy and Tourism Ministry of Economy and Tourism and Emirates Growth Fund sign MoU to boost SME growth and accelerate global market access

Partnership to enhance the role of SMEs in the development of UAE’s economic clusters Abu Dhabi, 16 January 2024: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MoET) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) to strengthen the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the development of the UAE’s economic clusters, support their sustainable growth, and accelerate their access to regional and international markets. The MoU focuses on empowering SMEs, fostering innovation, and launching advanced accelerator programmes that enhance their capacity to scale and expand. This collaboration aims to increase

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Ministry of Culture Announces recipients of the Fourth National Grant Program for Culture and Creativity - ministry culture

Ministry of Culture Announces recipients of the Fourth National Grant Program for Culture and Creativity

Abu Dhabi, December 25, 2025: The Ministry of Culture announced the selection of 41 recipients for the fourth cycle of the National Grant Program for Culture and Creativity, underscoring its ongoing efforts to support creatives and strengthen the cultural movement across the country. This announcement reflects the Ministry’s commitment to fostering an enabling environment for creativity and advancing national projects that contribute to the growth of the creative economy. This edition witnessed a notable increase in submissions, recording a 77.6% increase compared to previous cycles. This growth reflects the growing interest in the program

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Ministry of Sports strengthens phygital sports through a strategic partnership with ASPIRE and Phygital International - mi...

Ministry of Sports strengthens phygital sports through a strategic partnership with ASPIRE and Phygital International

UAE, Wednesday, 24 December 2025- The Ministry of Sports has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ASPIRE and Phygital International, on the sidelines of the Phygital Sports Summit, hosted by Abu Dhabi in parallel with the Games of the Future 2025 (GOTF). The summit brought together global experts, athletes, innovators, and local and international decision-makers to discuss the evolution and future potential of phygital sports. This MoU is a non-binding framework agreement that sets out the intent of the three parties to collaborate on phygital sports initiatives in the UAE. It builds on the successful delivery of the Games of th

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Ministry of Finance awarded "Great Place to Work" global certification, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable institutional work environment

Abu Dhabi, December 22, 2025 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has been certified as a “Great Place to Work”, securing a prestigious international benchmark for workplace excellence. The accreditation was given in recognition of the Ministry’s integrated strategy to cultivate a high-performance culture founded on trust, respect, and empowerment, as validated by a comprehensive, independent employee survey conducted by the global authority on workplace culture. Institutional culture This recognition demonstrates the Ministry’s commitment to implementing world-class human capital practices and building a supportive institution

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