Dubai Times

Organizers of upcoming aviation conferences and the MEBAA Show say international exhibitor registrations are rising as Dubai continues to attract aerospace and business-aviation companies.

UAE Immigration Authority Urges Public to Use Official Visa Information Channels

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security is advising travelers and residents to confirm visa and residency requirements through official government platforms rather than unverified social-media sources.

Dubai Ruler’s Court Declares 10 Days of Mourning for Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Dubai has declared a 10-day official mourning period, with flags lowered to half-mast, following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Dubai Expands AI-Powered Property Registration to Cut Processing Times

The Dubai Land Department and digital authorities have introduced an automated property-registration platform using machine learning to reduce transaction processing and verification delays by as much as 80%.

Dubai Approves 26 New Private Schools and Campuses for 2026 Academic Year

Dubai’s education regulator has authorized 26 new private schools and campuses, adding more than 16,000 student places as the emirate’s population and education demand continue to grow.

UAE Updates Nafis Salary Support and Family Allowances for Emirati Private-Sector Workers

Revised Nafis rules restructure salary-support tiers and introduce a monthly child allowance for eligible UAE nationals employed in private-sector and banking jobs.

Dubai Launches Zero-Interest Monthly Rent Payment Scheme

The Dubai Land Department has introduced a program allowing eligible residential tenants to spread annual rent payments over 12 monthly instalments through participating banks without interest charges.

UAE Tops Arab Digital Economy Index 2026

The United Arab Emirates ranked first in the Arab Digital Economy Index 2026, reflecting continued investment in digital government, cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence capabilities.

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

The UAE’s national railway operator is preparing to begin passenger services between Mohammed bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi and Al Yalayis in Dubai, with journey times estimated at 57 minutes.

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

The UAE says non-oil trade with BRICS economies has risen 28%, supported by stronger bilateral investment, economic partnerships and expanding maritime logistics links.

UAE Opens Second Retail T-Sukuk Offering With 5.06% Annual Profit Rate

The UAE Ministry of Finance has opened subscriptions for its second sovereign retail T-Sukuk, offering a five-year instrument with an annual profit rate of 5.06% ahead of a planned secondary-market listing on Nasdaq Dubai.

UAE Sports Bodies Invest in Cricket and Football Facility Upgrades

National sporting organisations are funding improvements to training complexes and competition facilities in Dubai and Sharjah as the Emirates prepare to host additional regional and international events.

Dubai Luxury Hotel Groups Expand Portfolios Ahead of Winter Peak Season

High-end hospitality operators are preparing new boutique properties and dining concepts in coastal and central Dubai as resilient luxury demand supports further investment.

UAE Deploys Smart Air-Quality Sensors Across Major Urban Centres

Environmental agencies are expanding real-time particulate monitoring networks in metropolitan areas, providing public data while strengthening automated oversight of industrial emissions.

UAE Aviation Regulators Tighten Safety and Sustainability Reviews at Airports

The General Civil Aviation Authority has conducted enhanced compliance audits covering environmental standards and air-traffic management as the country seeks to accommodate continued aviation growth.

Dubai Metro Renames ONPASSIVE Station as Garmin Under Commercial Partnership

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has renamed ONPASSIVE Metro Station as Garmin Metro Station under a long-term naming-rights agreement, with the change extending across signs, maps and digital platforms.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi Police Expand Automated Traffic Enforcement Around Schools

Police have deployed additional automated cameras around school zones and bus lanes to monitor speeding and other traffic violations as the new academic year increases morning road activity.

Dubai Expands Urban Greening and Shade Corridors to Improve Walkability

Municipal authorities are adding native tree cover, landscaping and passive-cooling materials across key commercial districts to reduce heat exposure and make public spaces more comfortable for pedestrians.

UAE Firms Advance Solar-Powered Desalination Technology

Engineering companies operating in the Emirates have announced higher-efficiency solar desalination and water-purification systems aimed at improving long-term water security in arid environments.

UAE Immigration Authority Upgrades Online Residency and Emirates ID Services

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship has introduced new digital features for Emirates ID tracking, visa renewals and family sponsorship as more residency services move online.

UAE Expands Digital Telehealth Across Public Hospital Networks

Health authorities are rolling out remote diagnostic systems and more integrated electronic health records as the UAE seeks to streamline outpatient services and strengthen preventive care.

Abu Dhabi Healthcare Leaders Summit Draws More Than 3,000 Delegates

The Forbes Middle East Healthcare Leaders Summit has opened in Abu Dhabi with more than 3,000 participants and 100 experts discussing artificial intelligence, precision medicine and longevity.

Museum of the Future Closes Temporarily for Major Exhibition Overhaul

Dubai’s Museum of the Future has temporarily closed its main exhibitions while it develops an entirely new visitor experience scheduled to debut in the first quarter of 2027.

Dubai Targets International Visitors With New Tourism Marketing Campaigns

Dubai’s tourism authorities are expanding campaigns in key overseas markets, promoting the emirate’s hotels, restaurants and year-round business events as international travel demand remains strong.

UAE Venture Funds Increase Investment in Deep-Tech and Enterprise Software

Investment groups in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are directing new capital toward artificial intelligence, automated logistics and cybersecurity startups as the country’s technology-financing market expands.

UAE Universities Expand Research Partnerships With Silicon Valley Laboratories

Higher-education institutions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are developing collaborations focused on quantum computing, cybersecurity and responsible artificial intelligence with technology research groups in Silicon Valley.

Dubai Future Foundation and World Economic Forum Expand Emerging Technology Cooperation

Dubai Future Foundation and the World Economic Forum are advancing joint work covering precision agriculture, passive cooling materials and clean-energy integration as they explore technologies for major economic sectors.

UAE Maritime Operators Expand Fleets as Gulf-Asia Trade Volumes Rise

Shipping companies based at major UAE ports are adding container vessels and automated cargo-handling equipment as non-oil trade strengthens across Gulf-Asia maritime routes.

UAE Property Developers Expand Tokenised Real Estate Investment

Developers and financial-technology firms are introducing blockchain-based property investment structures designed to allow fractional ownership and broaden retail participation in Dubai real estate.