Dubai Times

Abu Dhabi Police Intensify Enforcement Against Dangerous Jaywalking

Traffic authorities have increased patrols and public-awareness efforts after a rise in pedestrian collisions, targeting people who cross major roads outside designated areas.

UAE Launches Unified ‘Visit UAE’ Tourism Brand and Multi-Emirate Travel Platform

The federal government unveiled its first unified national tourism identity alongside the UAE Grand Tour, bringing destinations across all seven emirates into a single international marketing framework.

Dubai Deploys AI System to Identify Deepfake Content

Dubai authorities have introduced an artificial-intelligence detection tool intended to identify synthetic videos and strengthen defenses against digital fraud and misinformation.

UAE Shuts About 200 Social Media Accounts Offering Unlicensed Domestic Worker Services

Authorities closed the accounts in cooperation with the telecommunications regulator after finding they were advertising domestic-worker recruitment without the required licenses.

Flydubai Adds More Than 80 Destinations Through New Interline Partnerships

Agreements with Air India and Uzbekistan Airways give flydubai passengers single-ticket connections to more than 80 additional destinations across Asia, Australia and Europe.

Dubai Court Orders Buyer to Forfeit AED7.52 Million Property Deposit

A Dubai ruling required a purchaser who withdrew from a real-estate transaction to surrender a AED7.52 million deposit, reinforcing the financial consequences attached to binding property contracts.

Sharjah Tightens Property Rules to Strengthen Protection for Off-Plan Buyers

New real-estate regulations introduce stronger escrow and buyer-protection requirements as Sharjah seeks to improve transparency and attract more investment into its property market.

Aldar and Mubadala Acquire Premium Masdar City Office Complex

The Abu Dhabi partners have expanded their exposure to sustainable commercial property through the acquisition of a major office campus in Masdar City.

Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail Plan Integrated Air-Rail Travel

The national airline and federal railway operator are working toward connected ticketing and passenger services linking Abu Dhabi’s airport with the UAE’s expanding rail network.

Dubai Expands Secondary Trading of Tokenized Real Estate

Dubai Land Department has opened resale activity for tokenized property holdings, extending a regulated fractional-ownership model designed to broaden participation in the emirate’s real-estate market.

UAE Non-Oil Trade With BRICS Countries Surpasses $312 Billion

Trade Minister Thani Al Zeyoudi said non-oil commerce with BRICS economies grew 28.5% last year and accounted for more than 30% of the UAE’s total non-oil trade.

Dubai Approves 80-Kilometer Road Corridor Linking Abu Dhabi and Sharjah Routes

The New Fourth Corridor will span about 80 kilometers and strengthen road and freight connections across Dubai, with the first phase alone budgeted at roughly AED3.5 billion.

UAE-Led Investors Back Boring Company in $3 Billion Funding Round

Elon Musk’s tunneling company raised $3 billion at a $23 billion valuation in a round led by UAE investors, with the funding supporting more than 150 kilometers of planned underground infrastructure across the Emirates.

Mubadala Deploys $15.2 Billion to Become Most Active Sovereign Investor in First Half

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala invested $15.2 billion during the first six months of 2026, leading global sovereign funds by deployment as technology and digital infrastructure remained major areas of focus.

UAE Reworks Stargate AI Infrastructure as Regional Security Risks Rise

The UAE is restructuring the G42-led artificial-intelligence data-center project around a more distributed and fortified network as regional attacks increase scrutiny of critical digital infrastructure.

UAE Central Bank Raises Base Rate to 3.9% After Federal Reserve Hike

The Central Bank of the UAE raised its overnight deposit base rate by 25 basis points to 3.9%, following the US Federal Reserve’s rate increase and lifting borrowing costs across the Emirates.

Dubai Miracle Garden Prepares to Reopen for Cooler Season

Dubai Miracle Garden is preparing to reopen its 72,000-square-metre floral attraction in Dubailand after the annual summer closure and maintenance period.

Dubai Museum of the Future Plans Temporary Closure for Exhibition Updates

The Museum of the Future will temporarily close exhibition areas to refresh galleries and introduce new interactive concepts ahead of its fifth anniversary in February 2027.

UAE Ends Annual Summer Midday Outdoor Work Ban

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has concluded its three-month midday work restriction, which limits outdoor labour during the hottest part of summer to reduce heat exposure.

UAE Schools Introduce Enhanced Digital Curriculum and Traffic Measures for New Term

Education authorities and police are coordinating updated digital learning programmes with increased patrols and traffic-management measures around schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Dubai Police Expand Automated Traffic Enforcement Around Schools

Dubai Police have deployed additional AI-enabled roadside monitoring and automated cameras near schools to detect traffic violations and improve pedestrian safety.

UAE Expands Telemedicine and Digital Preventive Healthcare Services

Healthcare providers across the Emirates are rolling out digital tools for appointments, insurance verification and remote management of chronic conditions.

Dubai Tourism Authority Adapts Destination Marketing for Generative AI Search

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism is developing strategies to keep destination information accurate and visible across artificial intelligence-powered travel search and conversational booking platforms.

Space42 Launches Programme to Develop UAE Space and AI Talent

Space42 has introduced its Future Spacers programme, offering university students mentoring, training and certification aimed at building domestic expertise in space technology and artificial intelligence.

UAE Startups Attract New Funding Across AI and Fintech

Technology companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi secured new early-stage investment from domestic and international venture funds, with artificial intelligence and financial technology among the leading sectors.

UAE Markets Record Steady Institutional Investment Flows

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai Financial Market recorded stable institutional activity as foreign investors maintained exposure to financial, property and energy companies.

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority Highlights Advanced Air Mobility Regulation

Dubai’s aviation regulator outlined work on safety standards and regulatory frameworks for emerging air-mobility technologies during the Arabian Travel Market.

Dubai International Airport Maintains Operations Through Peak Seasonal Traffic

Dubai International Airport managed heavy passenger volumes following the summer travel peak while using biometric processing and advanced baggage-tracking systems to improve passenger flows.

Dubai Reports 6.97 Million International Overnight Visitors Through August

Dubai tourism authorities recorded 6.97 million international overnight visitors from January through August, supported by a hotel inventory approaching 149,000 rooms.

Strait of Hormuz Shipping Operators Maintain Heightened War-Risk Monitoring

UAE maritime and energy companies continue to monitor tanker movements, insurance costs and security conditions around the Strait of Hormuz amid elevated regional tensions.

UAE Renewable Energy Developers Expand Solar and Grid Infrastructure

Domestic energy companies are accelerating large solar projects and smart-grid upgrades as the UAE develops infrastructure for industrial electrification and its longer-term net-zero objectives.

UAE Instant Payments and Digital Banking Continue Rapid Expansion

The Central Bank reported growing transaction volumes through the Aani instant-payment network as consumers increasingly adopt digital banking and real-time payment services.

UAE Federal Government Moves Financial and Administrative Systems to Cloud

Federal authorities are migrating financial, human-resources and administrative software to a secure cloud environment designed to improve data access, security and operational efficiency.

UAE Cabinet Approves National Ecotourism Policy and Expansion of Protected Areas

The federal cabinet approved an ecotourism framework alongside green-cover initiatives that include native tree planting and a network of 55 protected natural reserves.