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Every Gulf News change we've tracked — 105 updates, newest first, each sourced to the original. Jurisdiction: UAE.
Reported by UAE news media
ImmigrationCorporateTransportEducationReal estateFinancial servicesLabourDigital & techHealth & safetyTaxConstruction
July 2026
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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