UAE news & government updates
Aggregated from Gulf News, Khaleej Times, The National, and the Emirates News Agency (WAM), plus curated government policy updates. Refreshed hourly.
Government policy updates
- Visa2 Apr, 00:00
ICP expands Golden Visa to skilled nurses and paramedics
ICP has added registered nurses and paramedics with 5+ years experience to the Golden Visa talent track — no minimum salary requirement for eligible healthcare workers.
Source: ICPVisit source - Labour25 Mar, 00:00
MOHRE raises labour-insurance coverage cap to AED 200,000
The mandatory workers' insurance scheme (which replaced the AED 3,000 bank guarantee) now provides up to AED 200,000 per employee for unpaid wages and end-of-service benefits.
Source: MOHREVisit source - Business18 Mar, 00:00
Dubai DED launches instant trade-license issuance for 1,200+ activities
Selected low-risk commercial and professional activities can now be licensed in under 5 minutes via the Invest in Dubai portal, without prior NOC or physical office.
Source: DED DubaiVisit source - Tax10 Mar, 00:00
FTA extends Corporate Tax filing deadline for small businesses
Taxable persons with revenue below AED 3 million for FY2025 now have until 30 September 2026 to file their first Corporate Tax return under Small Business Relief.
Source: Federal Tax AuthorityVisit source - ID28 Feb, 00:00
Emirates ID: 10-year validity now default for all Golden Visa holders
ICP has aligned Emirates ID validity with Golden Visa duration. Renewals issued from March 2026 onward automatically default to 10-year cards for Golden Visa holders.
Source: ICPVisit source
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