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Dubai, UAE — February 2026 — Dubai Finance, in partnership with the International Tax Law Research and Policy Network, convened this week the International Tax Conference 2026 at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, timed with the World Governments Summit.
Under the theme “Achieving International Corporate Tax Certainty in an Uncertain Tax Environment,” the event gathers policymakers, tax authorities, academics, and multinational enterprises to navigate mounting global tax disputes.
The conference tackled escalating controversies in transfer pricing, tax treaty interpretation, and the impact of the OECD Global Minimum Tax, including its recent Side-by-Side Agreement. It followed a series of successful ITLRN forums previously held in cities including Belgrade, Milan, and London.
Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh, director-general of DOF, stated that hosting the event underscores Dubai’s active role in shaping international tax policy. He emphasized that constructive cooperation and aligned policies are crucial for sustaining growth, boosting investor confidence, and reinforcing Dubai’s status as a premier global financial centre.
Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla, commissioner for tax affairs in Dubai, noted the conference arrived at a pivotal moment for international corporate taxation, providing a platform to discuss forward-looking strategies that ensure fairness, certainty, and effective dispute prevention.
Reham Mohammad Karmostaji, director of the tax affairs division at DOF, detailed the programme’s technical focus, which includes transfer pricing, treaty interpretation, and dispute mechanisms such as Mutual Agreement Procedures and Advance Pricing Arrangements, alongside updates on the OECD Global Minimum Tax.
Vikram Chand, independent expert on international tax dispute management and ITLRN Conference chair, added that the Dubai discussions concentrated on practical tools for managing disputes and encouraging cross-border investment.
The agenda featured keynote speeches, high-level panels, and technical sessions examining global tax trends, dispute resolution methods, and the ramifications of Pillar Two and Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Taxes. Speakers included representatives from tax administrations, international bodies, academia, and leading multinational corporations.
