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Tax
Crypto payments must be converted to dirhams for VAT under FTA directiveThe UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a new directive setting out how businesses must convert the value of digital currencies into UAE dirhams when filing their Value Added Tax (VAT) returns.
What to do: Businesses accepting digital currency for supplies must convert the value to dirhams using the FTA's three-step mechanism and retain records of exchange rates from three approved platforms.
Real estate
Dubai Law No. 4 of 2026 regulates shared accommodation in villa unitsArticle 2 of Dubai Law No. (4) of 2026 Concerning the Regulation of Occupancy and Management of Shared Accommodation in the Emirate of Dubai defines Shared Accommodation as Joint residence between a group of individuals or families, by allocating space to each of them in the real estate unit for the purpose of living
What to do: Villa owners intending to rent out separate floors to different families must designate their property for shared accommodation under Dubai Law No. (4) of 2026 and obtain permits through the Digital Window platform.
Education
UAE bans unapproved digital learning tools in government schools from 2026-27Under guidelines for the 2026-2027 academic year, schools must limit the use of digital platforms and educational resources to tools officially approved by the ministry or included on its authorised list
What to do: Government schools must ensure all digital learning tools in use from the 2026-2027 academic year are officially approved by the Ministry of Education. Teachers must submit any new tools to the Curriculum and Assessment Sector and Technical Operations Department for formal approval before classroom use.
Transport
Flight suspensions and delays continue across UAE airports amid regional tensionsFor anyone flying in or out of the UAE this evening, the picture is mixed: some routes are running as normal, others are delayed or still suspended.
Digital & tech
TDRA grants Starlink 10-year licence to operate satellite broadband in UAEThe UAE market is gaining significant commercial and strategic importance for Starlink following its receipt of a General Space Services Licence from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), allowing the company to establish, operate and manage a public satellite communications network and provide broadband satellite internet services in the UAE for a period of 10 years.
Labour
UAE lists 19 occupations under domestic worker categoryUAE's official government platform has released a list of 19 occupations that fall under the domestic workers category.
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