Aftermath of Tuesday's storms in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
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Persistent flooding along the D65 exit from Sheikh Zayed Road in April 16, 2024, leading into Al Quoz. Antonie Robertson / The National -

Delays took place as work continued to clear roads of excess water. Antonie Robertson / The National -

Many drivers had no choice but to abandon their waterlogged vehicles and take their chances on foot due to the record rainfall. Antonie Robertson / The National -

The UAE was hit by unprecedented flooding on April 16, 2024, than it would expect to receive in more than a year, official figures revealed. Antonie Robertson / The National -

Standing water is removed in Dubai after a major storm. Antonie Robertson / The National -

Many cars were abandoned in Dubai due to the flooding. Antonie Robertson / The National -

There was significant damage in parts of Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National -

The aftermath of heavy flooding in Dubai, with debris and abandoned cars on the street. Antonie Robertson / The National -

Some roads remained waterlogged in parts of Dubai after the storm. Antonie Robertson / The National -

Children play with their bicycles along a waterlogged street in Dubai's Al Furjan district. Pawan Singh / The National -

Workers cut a tree uprooted by heavy rains on Tuesday in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -

Water is drained from a flooded road in Al Furjan after the storm. Pawan Singh / The National -

A flooded street in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, after the rain. Victor Besa / The National -

Heavy rain in Dubai made parts of Sheikh Zayed Road impassable. Antonie Robertson/The National -

The storm left cars marooned on flooded streets. Antonie Robertson/ The National -

Many areas became impassable due to the flooding. Antonie Robertson / The National -

Drivers abandoned their cars at the side of roads amid high floodwaters. Antonie Robertson/ The National -

People attempt to navigate the floodwaters in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National -

A flooded section of road near Sheikh Zayed motorway after heavy rain. Antonie Robertson / The National -

People in Dubai walk from their cars after high floodwaters made the road impassable. Antonie Robertson / The National -

A partially submerged car following the heavy rain. Antonie Robertson/The National -

Recovery work gets under way after the rain in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -

Large puddles and areas of water in Al Bandar in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -

Work begins after the rain in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -

Recovery work gets under way in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -

Some minor damage in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -

A man washes away debris after the rain in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -

Work gets under way after heavy rain hit Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -

Passengers check flight information on screens at the Dubai International Airport. AFP -

A worker cuts through a downed tree with a chainsaw after a major storm in Dubai. AP -

A car drives through floodwaters in Dubai. AP
Heavy rain hits Dubai and Abu Dhabi
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Workers cut down a tree that was uprooted by the storm in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -

A vehicle submerged on a waterlogged road in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
A fence is blown over during the storm in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -

Vehicles splash through the Dubai – Abu Dhabi motorway during the heavy rain in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National -
A vehicle drives through a flooded road on a wet day in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -

Two men navigate Dubai's flooded roads on a raft made from gas cylinders. Antonie Robertson / The National -

Trying to keep flooding out of a business in Al Quoz, Dubai. According to some measurements, 158mm of rain fell in 24 hours. Antonie Robertson / The National -

One pedestrian is still smiling despite the flooding, in Al Quoz, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National -

Waves form in Dubai floodwaters. Nic Ridley/ The National -

Dark clouds over Aldar headquarters in Al Raha, Abu Dhabi. Evelyn Lau / The National -
Wrapped up for the elements in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -

More storms are forecast for Dubai, with dark skies overhead. Nic Ridley/ The National -
A young boy goes for a walk on a rainy day in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -

Heavy rain fell for several hours in Dubai on Tuesday morning, in what forecasters said was the first wave of stormy weather. Antonie Robertson / The National -

Lightning strikes in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Roy Cooper/ The National -

There were large puddles in Dubai after heavy rain overnight. Antonie Robertson/The National -

A cyclist travels amid clean-up efforts in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National -

A motorist's car is stranded on a flooded Dubai road, following torrential rain. Antonie Robertson / The National -

Clean-up efforts are under way in Dubai after heavy rain. Antonie Robertson/The National -

Dark clouds linger over Dubai with more adverse weather forecast. Antonie Robertson/The National -

Dark skies over Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. Zoya Thomas/ The National -

Forecasters warned of 'hazardous weather events' until Wednesday evening. Antonie Robertson/The National -

Workers clear standing water in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National -

Drivers faced a difficult commute after heavy rain in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National -

Clean-up efforts began in Dubai after heavy rain. Antonie Robertson/The National
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Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026
1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years
If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.
2. E-invoicing in the UAE
Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption.
3. More tax audits
Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks.
4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime
Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.
5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit
There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.
6. Further transfer pricing enforcement
Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes.
7. Limited time periods for audits
Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion.
8. Pillar 2 implementation
Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.
9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services
Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations.
10. Substance and CbC reporting focus
Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity.
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