Dubai Times

UAE Weather Service Issues Late-Summer Humidity and Coastal Advisories

The National Center of Meteorology is advising residents to monitor daily humidity and coastal temperature changes as the UAE moves through the seasonal transition toward autumn.

Dubai Intensifies Campaign to Attract Global Wealth and Multinational Investment

Dubai’s economy and tourism authorities are expanding international outreach to high-net-worth individuals and multinational companies, promoting the emirate’s tax environment, regulatory framework and infrastructure.

Dubai Health Authority Expands AI Diagnostics and Telemedicine

Dubai healthcare regulators are introducing upgraded artificial-intelligence diagnostic tools and wider telemedicine services across public and private hospital networks to improve access and clinical efficiency.

Dubai Expands Trade and Investment Links With Central Asia

Dubai economic delegations have concluded new trade and investment agreements across Central Asia aimed at increasing non-oil commerce and creating expansion opportunities for Dubai-based companies.

Middle East Energy 2026 Opens in Dubai With Focus on Grid and AI Power Demand

More than 1,900 exhibitors have gathered at Dubai World Trade Centre for an energy infrastructure exhibition focused on storage, grid modernization, digitalization and rising electricity demand from artificial-intelligence data centres.

UAE Schools Reopen for More Than 1.7 Million Students

More than 1.7 million students have returned to classrooms for the 2026-27 academic year under a phased reopening schedule coordinated by the Ministry of Education.

Dubai International Airport Traffic Strengthens After Regional Disruptions

Dubai International Airport is entering the busier second half of the year with rising passenger loads and expanding international connectivity after recovering from earlier regional airspace disruption.

UAE Sovereign Wealth Funds Expand AI, Semiconductor and Clean-Energy Investments

Major Abu Dhabi and Dubai investment funds are increasing allocations to artificial-intelligence infrastructure, advanced semiconductor manufacturing and renewable-energy technology companies across North America, Europe and Asia.

UAE Accelerates Smart Grid, Battery Storage and Renewable Transmission Investment

Federal energy authorities are advancing nationwide electricity-grid modernization, battery storage and clean-energy transmission projects to support industrial expansion and long-term sustainability goals.

UAE Financial Institutions Face September 15 Central Bank Compliance Deadline

Licensed financial institutions are finalizing changes required under Article 184 of the Central Bank Law ahead of a September 15 deadline covering operational risk and governance requirements.

UAE Sets Minimum Excise Price for E-Cigarette Liquids

Federal authorities have introduced a minimum excise price of AED1 per millilitre for electronic smoking liquids from September 1, standardizing taxation across vaping products.

UAE Introduces New Nafis Salary Support and Child Allowances

Updated Nafis rules provide Emirati private-sector and banking employees with salary support of AED3,000 to AED6,000 and a new monthly child allowance of AED600.

Dubai Plans Zero-Interest Monthly Rent Payment Scheme

Dubai is preparing a rental payment system allowing residential tenants to spread annual rent across 12 monthly instalments through participating banks while landlords receive the full amount upfront.

International Airlines Adjust UAE Flights as Regional Airspace Risks Persist

British Airways, Lufthansa and Air Canada are among carriers maintaining rolling changes and suspension extensions on Dubai and Abu Dhabi services while monitoring regional security and airspace conditions.

UAE Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices From September 1

Super 98 petrol will rise to AED3.80 a litre, Special 95 to AED3.69 and diesel to AED4.30 from September 1 as the UAE adjusts retail fuel prices in line with global energy trends.

Etihad Rail to Launch Abu Dhabi-Dubai Passenger Service on September 30

The UAE’s national railway will begin passenger service to Dubai Al Yalayis Station at Jumeirah Golf Estates on September 30, cutting the journey from Abu Dhabi to 57 minutes.

Abu Dhabi Property Sales Surge as UAE Real Estate Market Expands in First Half

Abu Dhabi real estate transaction values rose 112% in the first half of 2026, while Dubai completed 104 major property projects worth AED30.2 billion.

UAE Air Defences Intercept Drone Approaching From Iran Amid Regional Tensions

The UAE Ministry of Defence says air-defence systems intercepted an unmanned aircraft approaching territorial waters from Iran as authorities urged residents to rely on official information during heightened tensions near the Strait of H...

UAE Expands Digital Services for Golden Visa Applicants

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security introduced automated verification tools and streamlined online services to speed processing for investors, professionals and other long-term residency applicants.

UAE Launches Nationwide Campaign to Promote Water Conservation

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment began a public campaign encouraging water-saving technology, more efficient agriculture and sustainable consumption among households and businesses.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi Tourism Industry Expects Strong Autumn Demand

Hospitality operators in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are forecasting high occupancy and strong advance bookings as international conferences, exhibitions and leisure campaigns drive autumn travel demand.

Dubai Future Foundation Expands Deep-Tech and Biotechnology Startup Programs

Dubai Future Foundation launched additional funding tracks and accelerator partnerships aimed at attracting international startups working in artificial intelligence, advanced materials and biotechnology.

Mastercard and UAE AI Office Select Six Startups for Lighthouse Program

The UAE Artificial Intelligence Office and Mastercard selected six AI startups for a mentorship program focused on financial technology, agentic AI and operational resilience.

UAE National Experts Program Trains Emirati Leaders in Responsible AI

Thirty-two Emirati specialists completed advanced training focused on artificial intelligence costs, cybersecurity frameworks and the responsible deployment of AI across multiple sectors.

UAE Education Ministry Launches NOVA AI Initiative Across Schools

The Ministry of Education introduced the NOVA project to integrate artificial intelligence into school administration, curriculum delivery and student assessment as part of wider digital government plans.

Phoenix Group Expands Crypto Mining and Data Centre Investments

UAE-based Phoenix Group is continuing to expand its cryptocurrency mining and high-performance data centre operations across regional markets.

PureHealth and ADNH Catering Draw Strong Investor Interest After Corporate Restructuring

Shares in PureHealth and ADNH Catering attracted increased market attention following post-merger integration and expansion initiatives at the healthcare and institutional catering groups.

Abu Dhabi Banks Navigate Mixed Markets as Rate Expectations Shift

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and First Abu Dhabi Bank traded unevenly as investors assessed loan growth, treasury exposure and the possibility of interest-rate changes later in the financial year.

Air Arabia Maintains Regional Services While Monitoring Airspace Changes

Air Arabia said its Middle Eastern and South Asian network continues to operate steadily while schedules remain subject to short-notice adjustments as regional security conditions change.

Dubai Airport Boosts Staffing and Passenger Processing for Post-Holiday Travel Surge

Dubai International Airport increased contingency staffing, baggage-handling capacity and passport-control resources to manage heavy passenger flows as residents return from summer holidays.

Dubai Property Market Shifts Toward More Sustainable Growth

Dubai’s property sector is moving into a more mature growth phase, with analysts citing continued international demand, strong rental yields and sustained interest in luxury and mid-market communities.

Sharjah Property Transactions Rise 9.3% to Nearly 30 Billion Dirhams

Sharjah recorded a 9.3% increase in real estate transaction values during the first half of the year, reaching nearly 30 billion dirhams as residential sales and mortgage activity remained strong.

Space42 Shares Jump in Abu Dhabi on Heavy Institutional Trading

Shares in Space42 recorded sharp gains on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange amid high trading volumes and strong institutional interest in the company’s satellite communications and geospatial businesses.

Dubai Financial Market Index Rises on Gains in Emaar, Mashreq and du

Dubai’s benchmark stock index closed higher as positive investor sentiment supported gains in major shares including Emaar Properties, Mashreq Bank and telecommunications operator du.

UAE Advances Renewable Energy, Storage and Smart Grid Projects

Federal energy planners are accelerating investment in solar power, energy storage and smart grid automation to improve reliability and support the UAE’s long-term net-zero goals.

UAE Cyber Security Council Expands Protection of Critical Digital Infrastructure

The UAE Cyber Security Council intensified simulation exercises and security audits across federal agencies, banks and critical utility networks to strengthen defenses against sophisticated cyber threats.