Ministry of Finance announces Cabinet Resolution on implementing reverse charge mechanism for VAT on scrap-metal trading -...

Ministry of Finance announces Cabinet Resolution on implementing reverse charge mechanism for VAT on scrap-metal trading

Abu Dhabi, December 19 2025 The Ministry of Finance (“MoF”) has announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. 153 of 2025 regarding the application of the reverse charge mechanism on trading of metal-scrap between registrants in the UAE, effective from 14 January 2026. The measures taken pursuant to the provisions of Federal Decree‑Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax and its amendments, and Cabinet Resolution No. (52) of 2017 Regarding the Executive Regulations of the said Decree‑Law. The Ministry stated that the new decision falls within the government’s efforts to strengthen the efficiency of the tax system and

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Ministry of Finance and Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development Sign MoU to Support Small and Medium Enterprises - ministr...

Ministry of Finance and Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development Sign MoU to Support Small and Medium Enterprises

Empowering entrepreneurs to participate in federal government procurement opportunities Qualifying entrepreneurs to become approved suppliers to federal government entities H.E. Younis Haji AlKhoori: We are keen to provide a sustainable environment that supports entrepreneurs and national enterprises Abu Dhabi, December 17, 2025 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development at the ministry’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two parties to support entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) accredited b

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Ministry of Finance signs 3rd agreement under the ‘Retail Sukuk' Initiative with Emirates Islamic Bank - ministry finance

Ministry of Finance signs 3rd agreement under the ‘Retail Sukuk’ Initiative with Emirates Islamic Bank

Investment available through the bank’s digital platform starting from AED 4,000 Bank will enable seamless and secure access to government Islamic Treasury Sukuk offerings on the EI + Mobile App The initiative reinforces Emirates Islamic’s commitment to innovation in Islamic finance Abu Dhabi, 04 December 2025 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has signed the 3rd agreement under the “Retail Sukuk” initiative with Emirates Islamic Bank, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, enabling UAE citizens and residents to invest in Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk) through its innovative digital platform. The initiative

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Ministry of Economy and Tourism launches trademark platform ‘TM Market Place' - ministry economy

Ministry of Economy and Tourism launches trademark platform ‘TM Market Place’

The Platform was developed by the UAE Government Leaders Programme and targets a 20 per cent growth in the number of trademarks within its first year of operation Abu Dhabi, 26 November 2025 – The Ministry of Economy and Tourism launched today the trademark platform ‘TM Market Place’ – the first digital platform of its kind in the UAE and the region for buying and trading trademarks. This new national project enhances the innovative and competitive landscape for intellectual property (IP) and trademarks in the UAE. It aims to bring about a qualitative shift in the sector, strengthening the country’s appeal for global companies and brands.

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Ministry of Finance launches second phase of its professional training programme for public-private partnerships - ministr...

Ministry of Finance launches second phase of its professional training programme for public-private partnerships

Certification endorsed by leading international financial institutions The programme trained 20 participants from federal and local entities to obtain a specialised international professional qualification Dubai, November 20, 2025 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has successfully launched the second phase of its specialised professional training programme on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), as part of its efforts to enahnce the skills of government talent and strengthen their capabilities in designing and evaluating sustainable projects in line with the highest international standards. The move follows the successful completion

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