Ukrainian Business Council Dubai & Northern Emirates, 36th floor Mazaya Tower AA1, JLT (by appointment only), Dubai (2026)

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36th Floor Mazaya Tower AA1, JLT (by Appointment Only)

30/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at the amazing art event “ Meet the Artist: An Introduction to Digital Art & Collecting”.

We are grateful to Pauline Foessel, Founder & CEO of 100 collectors, for an inspiring introduction to the world of digital art collecting: what it is, how it is valued, and how to take a confident first step as a collector.

Our sincere thanks to Emirati digital artist Nayef Faisal Al Bastaki for opening up his creative process to our guests. His work offered a rare chance to experience digital art not only as something to look at, but as something to interact with. The interactive experience he created especially for the evening was a highlight for many of our guests.

Events like this reflect what the Ukrainian Business Council Dubai & Northern Emirates stands for: building bridges between communities, industries and cultures here in the Emirates.
We look forward to welcoming you at our next event.

29/10/2026

Business Breakfast: E-Invoicing Implementation & New Input Tax Deduction Requirements 🇦🇪🇺🇦

On 24 October, the Ukrainian Business Council was delighted to bring together its members for an insightful business breakfast, dedicated to two important developments in the UAE tax landscape: E-Invoicing Implementation and New Input Tax Deduction Requirements.

The session combined regulatory insights with practical guidance to help businesses prepare for upcoming compliance obligations and strengthen their internal processes.

We were pleased to welcome our distinguished speakers:

🔹 Esha D'Souza, CEO and Partner at The Corporate Group, with over 20 years of international experience in audit, risk management, financial advisory, and corporate governance.

🔹 Oksana Kochmarska, MBA, CEO and Founder of Accounting HUB International, former KPMG Director, and an experienced finance and tax consultant with over 20 years of professional experience.

During the discussion, our members explored:

✅ UAE E-Invoicing Framework — key requirements, implementation timeline, and business obligations.

✅ Accredited Service Providers & Accounting Software Readiness — selecting the right ASP, assessing system readiness, and planning implementation costs.

✅ Practical Implementation for SMEs — a step-by-step roadmap covering data preparation, testing, internal controls, and common pitfalls.

✅ New Input Tax Deduction Requirements under FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026 — supplier due diligence, verification of supplies, and the documentation and internal controls businesses need to prepare.

A special thank you to our speakers for sharing their expertise and practical recommendations, and to all our members who joined the discussion and contributed their questions and insights.

At the Ukrainian Business Council Dubai & Northern Emirates , we believe that knowledge-sharing, professional connections, and timely access to expert guidance are essential to helping Ukrainian businesses grow and succeed in the UAE.

We look forward to welcoming our members to more valuable discussions and networking opportunities!

28/10/2026

E-Invoicing is coming to the UAE – and businesses need to start preparing now.

It was a pleasure to participate in the E-Invoicing Readiness Workshop and UAE VAT Updates, organised by Baker Tilly UAE together with four international business councils: Ukrainian Business Council Dubai & Northern Emirates, Austrian Business Council UAE, Malaysian Business Council UAE and Vietnamese Business Council in UAE (VNBC).

The introduction of e-invoicing is a part of a wider transformation of invoicing, VAT compliance, reporting and the way financial data will be exchanged between businesses, service providers and the Federal Tax Authority.

One particularly interesting part of the workshop was understanding the UAE e-invoicing model itself.
It was fascinating to see how processes that today still require considerable manual work will become increasingly faster, more standardised and more integrated as the system develops.

The implementation is being introduced in phases:

📌 Businesses with annual revenue of AED 50 million or more must implement e-invoicing from 1 January 2027.

📌 Businesses with annual revenue of less than AED 50 million must implement it from 1 July 2027.

A special thank you to Baker Tilly UAE for organising this very practical workshop and to Ouqarda El Ghannouti and Markus Susilo for sharing their knowledge and guiding us through the upcoming changes.

It was also a great example of cooperation between different international business communities in the UAE. Bringing together the Ukrainian, Austrian, Malaysian, and Vietnamese Business Councils creates exactly the kind of exchange that helps our members understand regulatory developments and prepare their businesses in time.

26/10/2026

The Ukrainian Business Council held a productive meeting with IFZA Global | International Free Zone Authority AG to explore opportunities for cooperation and support the development of Ukrainian businesses in the UAE.

IFZA plays an important role in Dubai’s business ecosystem by supporting entrepreneurs, startups, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through company formation solutions and a business-friendly environment that facilitates market entry, growth, and international expansion.

We look forward to building a fruitful partnership with IFZA, exploring joint initiatives, and creating new opportunities for Ukrainian entrepreneurs and businesses in the UAE.

Further steps and updates on our cooperation will follow soon.

23/10/2026

‼️On 21 October, the Ukrainian Business Council held its General Assembly at Dubai Chambers, setting the Council's strategic direction for 2026–2028.

We are pleased to welcome the UBC Board for 2026–2028:
Olena Shyrokova, President
Anastasiia Bobrysheva, Vice-President
Mykyta Doroshenko, Board Member
Oksana Kochmarska, Board Member
Sergii Voronovych, Board Member
Kateryna Kisser, LLM, Board Member
Ivanna Pylypiuk, Board Member

Looking ahead, our focus is clear: deepening partnerships with international business councils in the UAE, opening new markets through joint initiatives and delegations, and creating more opportunities for Ukrainian companies to establish, invest and grow in the UAE.

Equally, we look forward to promoting investment flows in both directions, connecting UAE investors with opportunities in Ukraine and supporting Ukrainian businesses expanding into the UAE. We believe this two-way partnership will play an important role in Ukraine's economic recovery and in the long-term growth of trade between our countries.

UBC remains committed to being a reliable bridge between the Ukrainian and UAE business communities.

Thank you to our members and partners for your trust. We welcome all business councils, investors and companies interested in collaboration to connect with us. 🇺🇦🇦🇪

22/10/2026

Yesterday, Ukrainian Business Council Dubai & Northern Emirates and its members held a meeting with the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Dr. Oleksandr Balanutsa. The meeting brought together representatives of Ukrainian businesses and business councils to exchange views, discuss current priorities, and explore opportunities to further strengthen economic cooperation between Ukraine and the UAE.

We sincerely appreciate His Excellency’s continued engagement with the Ukrainian business community, his openness to dialogue, and his support for initiatives that help Ukrainian companies develop their presence in the UAE and establish new partnerships. Close cooperation between Embassy of Ukraine in the UAE, the Ukrainian Business Council, and the business community is essential to identifying opportunities and advancing our shared economic interests.

Our sincere thanks to His Excellency Dr. Oleksandr Balanutsa and the Embassy of Ukraine in the UAE for their continued support and constructive cooperation. We look forward to continuing our joint efforts to strengthen business connections and further develop Ukraine–UAE economic relations.

22/10/2026

“E-Invoicing Implementation & New Input Tax Deduction Requirements”
Business breakfast for Ukrainian Business Council Members

📅 Date: October 24
📍 Location: Roasters Specialty Coffee House Boulevard Downtown , Dubai
🕓 Time: 11.00am– 01.00pm
Language: English 🇬🇧

Dear members,
We are delighted to invite you to business breakfast “E-Invoicing Implementation & New Input Tax Deduction Requirements “

Speakers:
🔊 Esha Dsouza
CEO and Partner at the Corporate Group, a financial leader with extensive experience in audit, risk management, financial advisory, and corporate governance, with over 20 years of consulting experience across multiple geographies, including the UAE, Qatar, KSA, Singapore, Malaysia, and India.

🔊Oksana Kochmarska,
CEO and Founder of Accounting HUB International, the business consultant with more than 20 years of experience in finance and tax consulting for Fortune 500 companies, ex KPMG Director. MBA Executive and INSEAD Corporate Governance Diploma. Serial entrepreneur and C-level Executive with 18 years of experience.

We will share and discuss with you:

✅ UAE E-Invoicing Framework & Implementation Timeline — key requirements, scope of application, deadlines and obligations for businesses
✅ Choosing an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) & Accounting Software Readiness — ASP selection, ERP integration, costs and implementation planning.
✅ Practical Implementation Roadmap for SMEs — step-by-step action plan, data preparation, testing, internal controls and common mistakes to avoid.
✅ New Input Tax Deduction Rules: FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026 — supplier due diligence and supply verification requirements, mandatory checks before deducting input VAT, and practical steps to implement compliant internal controls and documentation procedures.

Don’t miss the unique opportunity to learn more about obligatory VAT compliance to avoid missing deadlines and significant penalties!

Pleaseme send email to [email protected]
Max 10 persons.

20/10/2026

MEET THE ARTIST: An introduction to digital art & collecting 🖼️
Ukrainian Business Council × 100 collectors

❓What is digital art, and how do you start collecting it?

📅 29 October
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: The Place - The One Tower, 24th floor
RSVP: Places are limited ‼️
🔗 Link to registration : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Esl7GOdlPcTtJUJc1E8jn6VTb7Whrjx8wXbli5XZK4M/edit

We’ll begin with a short introduction to collecting digital art with Pauline Foessel, founder of 100 collectors 🖼️ , before welcoming Nayef Faisal Al Bastaki for 100 collectors signature Meet
the Artist: a chance to discover his work, hear about his creative process and ask questions
directly.

‼️As a special gift to our guests, Nayef is creating an interactive experience especially for the evening: an invitation to take part in his creative world.
Whether you’re curious about digital art or considering your first artwork, you’re welcome. No previous knowledge is needed.

💡About 100 collectors:
100 collectors is the global network for digital art collectors. Through conversations with
artists, curated events, and shared knowledge, the network brings collectors together to explore and navigate the art ecosystem.
‍‍ By connecting collectors with artists and people actively shaping the field, 100 collectors creates a trusted environment where learning about art, engaging with creators, and
discovering new ideas becomes more accessible, engaging, and enjoyable.
www.100collectors.art/

‼️About Nayef Faisal Al Bastaki
Nayef Faisal Al Bastaki works with audio-reactive visuals and spatial installation, bringing together sound, image, and immersive experience. For this exhibition, he could be invited to develop a new installation in which voice, rhythm, or environmental sound is translated into moving light or projection. His work would contribute to materialized memory by making sound physically present in space, allowing visitors to experience memory not only as something recalled, but as something that surrounds, vibrates, and changes with them

12/10/2026

Ukrainian Business Council Dubai & Northern Emirates was pleased to participate in the AHK Oktoberfest at Grand Hyatt Dubai — an excellent networking occasion bringing together members of the UAE’s international business community in a warm and festive atmosphere.

We appreciate AHK for organising this wonderful event, creating opportunities to strengthen professional connections, exchange ideas, and build new relationships across the business community.

06/10/2026

Ukrainian Business Council Dubai & Northern Emirates invites its members to join an E-Invoicing Readiness Workshop & UAE VAT Updates

As part of our continued cooperation with international business councils in the UAE, the Ukrainian Business Council is pleased to join the Austrian Business Council, Vietnamese Business Council, Malaysian Business Council, and Baker Tilly UAE for an informative business workshop.

📌 E-Invoicing Readiness Workshop & UAE VAT Updates

📅 22 October 2026
🕞 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Baker Tilly UAE HQ, Floor 20, Sheikh Rashid Tower, DWTC, Dubai

The workshop will provide practical insights into the upcoming UAE e-invoicing requirements, the latest VAT updates, and key steps businesses should take to ensure they are prepared.

We warmly invite UBC members and representatives of Ukrainian businesses in the UAE to participate and benefit from this timely and practical session.

📩 To register, please email: [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there.