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Every Gulf News change we've tracked — 302 updates, newest first, each sourced to the original. Jurisdiction: UAE.
Reported by UAE news media
TransportDigital & techEducationReal estateLabourFinancial servicesImmigrationHealth & safetyCorporateTaxUtilities & tariffsEventsConstruction
September 2026
Action required Education Gulf News
UAE bans unapproved digital learning tools in government schools from 2026-27
Action required Transport Gulf News
Dubai Police intensifies e-scooter enforcement; 13,657 seized for traffic violations
Action required Immigration Gulf News
GDRFA warns against fake freelance visa scams; penalties up to Dh10,000 per worker
Financial services Gulf News
Sharjah raises minimum living standard to Dh20,000 for families, retirees, employees
Action required Health & safety Gulf News
Dubai bans misleading health claims on social media for doctors, clinics and influencers
Action required Transport Gulf News
Abu Dhabi drivers can reduce traffic black points for Dh800 at ADIHEX
due today
Action required Education Gulf News
Abu Dhabi schools must enforce strict professional conduct code for all staff by 2025–26
August 2026
Financial services Gulf News
Oil surges above $90 as US-Iran tensions reignite near Strait of Hormuz
Action required Tax Gulf News
UAE introduces minimum excise price for e-smoking liquids from September 1
Utilities & tariffs Gulf News
September UAE fuel prices to be announced today; modest cut or stable prices likely
Action required Labour Gulf News
Nafis child allowance expands to all eligible children from September, limit of four removed
Action required Transport Gulf News
Dh1,000 fine and 10 traffic points for failing to stop at school buses
Action required Corporate Gulf News
Sharjah introduces residential parking permits in three neighbourhoods
Action required Real estate Gulf News
Dubai shared housing law now in effect; permits required, fines up to Dh1m for violations
Action required Tax Gulf News
New Pillar Two filing rules clarify which multinational entities must report to FTA
Action required Education Gulf News
Abu Dhabi schools must provide safe transport; 56 violation types with fines up to Dh200,000
Action required Transport Gulf News
Abu Dhabi Police introduces Dh15 daily fee for smart vehicle impound service
Action required Education Gulf News
Abu Dhabi private schools must offer tuition payment in 3–10 instalments
Action required Education Gulf News
UAE limits student track switches to first two weeks of school year
Action required Transport Gulf News
Saudi Arabia enforces 90-day limit for GCC-registered vehicles from August 26
Action required Transport Gulf News
UAE flight disruptions continue amid US-Iran tensions over Strait of Hormuz
Action required Labour Gulf News
MoHRE identifies six health insurance violations by employers; fines to follow
Action required Transport Gulf News
Regional flight schedules subject to change amid Middle East tensions
Action required Real estate Gulf News
Dubai shared housing law requires permits; illegal partitions can trigger fines up to Dh1 million
Action required Education Gulf News
UAE tightens inspection rules for government schools ahead of 2026-27 term
Action required Financial services Gulf News
Dh600 monthly child allowance for private-sector Emiratis from September
Action required Transport Gulf News
Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic falls sharply amid US-Iran tensions
Action required Transport Gulf News
Vehicles seized when Dubai traffic fines exceed Dh6,000 under amended decree
Action required Education Gulf News
Review your child's vaccination record before kindergarten starts
Action required Transport Gulf News
Motorists can register for four-point traffic reduction under Day Without Accidents campaign
Action required Transport Gulf News
Hormuz strait vessel attacks trigger airline cancellations; check flight status
Action required Transport Gulf News
Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia cancel regional flights; check status before traveling
Action required Education Gulf News
Four major education rules take effect for UAE schools in 2026-27
Financial services Gulf News
UAE sets minimum excise price of Dh1/mL for e-smoking liquids from September 1
Action required Labour Gulf News
Private employers now bear full pension contributions for Emirati staff
Action required Education Gulf News
Students have two weeks to switch academic streams in 2026-2027 school year
Action required Corporate Gulf News
Sharjah impounded vehicles: owners have four days to claim or face auction sale
Action required Tax Gulf News
Small businesses must still file corporate tax returns even if no tax is due
due 30 Sept 2026
Action required Real estate Gulf News
Dubai shared housing law takes effect August 26, 2026 with Dh1M fines for violations
due 26 Aug 2027
Action required Transport Gulf News
Etihad cancels Abu Dhabi–Bahrain and Abu Dhabi–Kuwait flights due to regional security
Action required Immigration Gulf News
Italy suspends Schengen checks with Spain for one month; UAE travellers may face additional document screening
July 2026
Financial services Gulf News
ADNOC shifts Abu Dhabi crude pricing to prompt-month methodology from November
Action required Immigration Gulf News
Indian passport applicants must use own email and phone for appointments
Action required Digital & tech Gulf News
Unlicensed online fatwa accounts ordered to cease under Federal Law No. 3 of 2024
Utilities & tariffs Gulf News
Shipping surcharge of $65–$165 per container effective August 1 amid Hormuz tensions
Action required Immigration Gulf News
Indian passport, visa services in UAE outsourced to Al Hind Tours
Action required Tax Gulf News
Small Business Relief on corporate tax must be actively claimed when filing
Education Gulf News
Abu Dhabi school fees certificate now available via TAMM in six minutes for Dh15
Action required Health & safety Gulf News
Dubai sets safety standards for public water coolers and charity fridges
Action required Education Gulf News
UAE launches unified licensing framework for universities and colleges
Action required Immigration Gulf News
Walk-ins stopped at Indian Consulate in Dubai; new booking portal launched
Action required Transport Gulf News
Etihad Rail enforces passenger conduct code on dress, smoking and infectious disease
Action required Immigration Gulf News
Indian missions warn against unauthorised visa and passport agents
Action required Corporate Gulf News
Businesses must obtain FIFA World Cup broadcast licences to avoid legal violations
Action required Education Gulf News
Private tutor permit rules and application steps for UAE residents
Action required Corporate Gulf News
Abu Dhabi imposes Dh10,000 fine for unauthorised illuminated building ads
Transport Gulf News
Iran to impose transit fees on Strait of Hormuz vessels after 60-day free period
Action required Immigration Gulf News
Indian embassy, Dubai consulate to handle passport services walk-in from July 2
Action required Digital & tech Gulf News
UAE social media ban for under-15s: VPN bypass won't work, officials confirm
Action required Health & safety Gulf News
Extreme heat alert: temperatures to exceed 50°C from July 3 through August 10
Action required Digital & tech Gulf News
Social media age minimum raised to 15 under Cabinet Resolution 106
due 30 Jun 2027
June 2026
Action required Immigration Gulf News
UAE lifts Lebanon travel ban; Tawajudi registration now mandatory
Action required Immigration Gulf News
Indian Embassy extends consular service suspension until July 1, 2026
Action required Labour Gulf News
Emiratisation targets deadline tomorrow; non-compliant firms face Dh120,000 annual penalties per role
Action required Health & safety Gulf News
Convective clouds bring rain, strong winds and dust to UAE East
Action required Corporate Gulf News
Dubai Customs offers instalment plan and 80% fine reduction for eligible businesses
due 31 Dec 2026
Action required Corporate Gulf News
Saudi Arabia lowers gold declaration threshold to SAR40,000 for travellers
Action required Transport Gulf News
Permit system introduced for autonomous marine vessel testing in Abu Dhabi
Action required Health & safety Gulf News
Fire at carpet market near Zayed Port as Abu Dhabi Police respond
Action required Health & safety Gulf News
IMO suspends Strait of Hormuz vessel evacuation after attack on cargo ship
Financial services Gulf News
Oil prices spike as Iran drone strike disrupts Strait of Hormuz shipping
Action required Immigration Gulf News
Indian passport fees rising up to 75% from July 1; UAE expats affected
Action required Health & safety Gulf News
UAE travellers to India must submit mandatory health declaration form before boarding
Action required Labour Gulf News
Labour accommodations must be 5 km from residential areas under MoHRE standards
Action required Labour Gulf News
Domestic worker agencies must refund fees in four cases under MoHRE rule
Action required Tax Gulf News
E-invoicing mandate: Large businesses must appoint service provider by October 30, 2026
due 30 Oct 2026
Immigration Gulf News
Employer cannot force travel after termination — UAE workers under new labour law
Immigration Gulf News
Al Hind Tours takes over Indian passport and visa services in UAE — from July 1, 2026
Immigration Gulf News
GDRFA Dubai cracks down on illegal visa services advertised online — residents warned
Financial services Gulf News
RBI relaxes NRI deposit rate caps — Indian expats in UAE — until September 2026
Corporate Gulf News
Iran to impose transit fees on Strait of Hormuz ships after fee-free period ends
Financial services Gulf News
UAE launches first retail T-Sukuk investment programme — individuals — Dh1,000 minimum
Action required Health & safety Gulf News
Dubai Longevity Authority established — life sciences and healthcare sector — effective immediately
Action required Construction Gulf News
Al Taawun Street temporary closure for tunnel project — Sharjah motorists — from 13 June 2026
Health & safety Gulf News
Abu Dhabi launches Nutri-Mark QR code food labels with A–E nutrition grades
Action required Tax Gulf News
FTA expands VAT refunds for UAE citizens building new homes — eligible expenses widened — effective 1 Jan 2026
Action required Labour Gulf News
Midday outdoor work ban returns — all UAE employers — June 15 to September 15, 2026
Action required Labour Gulf News
Wage Protection System exemptions clarified — MoHRE — effective 1 June 2026
Action required Corporate Gulf News
Private joint-stock firms must hold annual meetings by June 30 — Ministry of Economy and Tourism
Action required Health & safety Gulf News
UAE denies entry to travellers from Congo, Uganda, South Sudan — all passengers — from 6 June 2026
Action required Health & safety Gulf News
UAE updates Ebola travel advisory — residents travelling abroad — immediate
Action required Labour Gulf News
Enhanced wage protection rules take effect — 600,000 UAE firms — from 1 July 2025
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