On 7 August 2026, the UAE Ministry of Finance announced the issuance of Ministerial Decision No. 131 of 2026, extending Small Business Relief under the UAE Corporate Tax regime to Tax Periods ending on or before 31 December 2029. Small Business Relief is provided for under Article 21 of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022
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The UAE’s Nafis programme established to support the participation and competitiveness of Emirati nationals in the private sector, is implementing changes to several financial support schemes from September 2026. The updated framework affects salary support, child allowances and pension contributions, with particular implications for Emirati employees and their private-sector employers. These September 2026 measures are
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A Conversation with Thaneya Mariam John, Paralegal In the latest feature of our Women in Law series, we speak with Thaneya Mariam John, Paralegal in Alsuwaidi & Company’s Corporate and Commercial practice, about what drew her to the legal profession, adapting to a new legal environment in the UAE and the experiences that continue to
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Purpose in Every Role. Strength in Every Contribution. Three Emirati Women. Three Professional Journeys. In recognition of Emirati Women’s Day, this special edition of our Women in Law series brings together three Emirati colleagues whose professional journeys reflect commitment, confidence and pride in meaningful work. Afraa Alhashmi, Amal Alameri and Mariam Alzarooni contribute to the
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Merline Dsouza, Senior Associate at Alsuwaidi & Company, has been shortlisted for Senior Associate of the Year at the LexisNexis Women in Law Awards 2026. The awards ceremony will take place on 19 November 2026 at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, where the winners will be announced. We thank LexisNexis Middle