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Every Khaleej Times change we've tracked — 234 updates, newest first, each sourced to the original. Jurisdiction: UAE.
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October 2026
Financial services Khaleej Times
DFSA fines investor $210,000 for misleading authority on fraud history
Transport Khaleej Times
E611 lanes and Al Maktoum airport tunnel closed Oct 26–31 for autonomous taxi testing
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Indian passport collection redirected to new centres after four consulates shut
Utilities & tariffs Khaleej Times
Dubai electricity tariffs to remain unchanged as clean energy expands
Utilities & tariffs Khaleej Times
UAE petrol prices jump to four-year high in October amid Middle East tensions
Digital & tech Khaleej Times
Online insults can result in jail time and Dh500,000 fine under UAE cybercrime law
Action required Tax Khaleej Times
UAE e-invoicing rules amended to exclude same-group transactions for 24 months
due 1 Jan 2027
Action required Transport Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi imposes Dh500 fines for e-scooter use in banned areas
Action required Real estate Khaleej Times
Dubai shared housing law 2026: tenants must verify permit compliance before renting
Transport Khaleej Times
Weather fluctuations may cause flight delays and reduced visibility across UAE
Transport Khaleej Times
Heavy rains cause waterlogging on Al Ain roads; Abu Dhabi Police urge caution
Transport Khaleej Times
Direct flights Dubai-Riyadh suspended; travellers rerouting via Bahrain and Dammam
Events Khaleej Times
Global Village season 31 opens today with new attractions and expanded facilities
Education Khaleej Times
Dubai schools enforce photography restrictions at school events to protect child privacy
Corporate Khaleej Times
Murder convictions: minimum jail term raised to 15 years when qisas is waived
Financial services Khaleej Times
Air India, Air India Express raise fuel surcharge by over Dh200 on Middle East routes
Action required Corporate Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi sets strict rules for outdoor café seating and pavement use
Health & safety Khaleej Times
Attempted suicide decriminalised under amended Crimes and Penalties Law
Action required Real estate Khaleej Times
Dubai shared housing exempted from car parking requirements under new DM rules
Action required Real estate Khaleej Times
Bachelor shared housing banned in Dubai tourist and commercial areas
due 8 Sept 2027
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
UAE enforces new sodium, sugar and fat limits in food; fines up to Dh500,000
due 31 Dec 2030
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
Sharjah warns against pet dumping, surrender via call centre 993
Action required Education Khaleej Times
Dubai parents asked not to photograph other students at school events
Transport Khaleej Times
UAE GCAA: Crash axes required on aircraft over 5,700kg MCTOM or 9+ passenger capacity
Utilities & tariffs Khaleej Times
Fuel prices rise October 1: diesel to Dh4.80, petrol to Dh4.28 per litre
Education Khaleej Times
UAE unified calendar sets October 12–16 mid-term break for international schools in 2026
Action required Transport Khaleej Times
Emirates suspends codeshare flights to Tel Aviv following flight deck altercation
Education Khaleej Times
KHDA requires approval for school timing changes; student wellbeing must be priority
September 2026
Action required Education Khaleej Times
KHDA inspection process changes for Dubai private schools in 2026-27
Real estate Khaleej Times
Dubai shared-housing tenants can now terminate leases early and claim rent refunds
Action required Education Khaleej Times
Dubai private schools escalate unexplained absences to safeguarding after two days
Events Khaleej Times
Etihad Rail opens Sept 30 with dedicated Metro footbridge at Jumeirah Golf Estates
Action required Real estate Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi extends building occupancy certificate deadline to Nov 30
due 30 Nov 2026
Financial services Khaleej Times
Central Bank of UAE approves NBE's acquisition of Banque Misr UAE branches
Transport Khaleej Times
Flights from India to UAE delayed up to 13 hours; regional cancellations reported
Financial services Khaleej Times
UAE freight charges set to rise 25% more due to Hormuz closure and container shortage
Action required Corporate Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi mandates greenhouse gas verification for industrial facilities under EAD Resolution 03/2026
Events Khaleej Times
Dubai RTA completes Oud Maitha, Al Asayel project; travel time cut to 5 minutes
Action required Education Khaleej Times
Dubai school admission age cut-off moves to December 31 for 2026–27 year
Action required Labour Khaleej Times
Minimum sleeping area of 3.7 sq m per person required for workers' housing
Action required Education Khaleej Times
Dubai private schools must meet new KHDA safety rules for classrooms, pools, labs
Immigration Khaleej Times
Free UAE entry visa for Indian tourists booking 3-night Abu Dhabi holidays
Education Khaleej Times
UAE schools tighten grooming and uniform standards for 2026-27 academic year
Action required Corporate Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi hunting season opens October 20; falconry licences now available via TAMM
Transport Khaleej Times
Multiple flight delays and cancellations reported at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports
Action required Education Khaleej Times
UAE universities face fines up to Dh500,000 for deliberately easing student assessments
Action required Education Khaleej Times
UAE universities must now measure graduate employment under new regulatory framework
Action required Education Khaleej Times
Universities must adopt teach-out plans to protect students if they close
Immigration Khaleej Times
GCC mutual driving licence recognition and dedicated border lanes now in effect
Action required Tax Khaleej Times
UAE restricts input tax recovery on large cash payments under Cabinet Decision 149
Action required Real estate Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi requires Dh1,000 permit for residential car park shades
Immigration Khaleej Times
Dubai airport launches Click and Travel service to speed up passport control
Action required Transport Khaleej Times
Qatar Airways cancels four Jakarta flights due to volcanic ash disruption
Action required Tax Khaleej Times
Crypto payments must be converted to dirhams for VAT under FTA directive
Action required Real estate Khaleej Times
Dubai Law No. 4 of 2026 regulates shared accommodation in villa units
Action required Corporate Khaleej Times
Shoppers face legal consequences for knowingly buying fake goods under new anti-fraud law
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
Dubai doctors must separate personal and professional social media accounts
Corporate Khaleej Times
UAE cyberattacks surge fourfold, targeting IoT devices, says cybersecurity chief
Education Khaleej Times
UAE rolls out AI curriculum across all schools; 22,000 teachers to be trained
Action required Education Khaleej Times
UAE schools tighten illness protocols; parents urged to keep sick children home
Real estate Khaleej Times
Dubai shared housing law empowers surprise inspections and complaint-triggered investigations
August 2026
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Indian expats warned not to share biometric data amid visa fraud advisory
Education Khaleej Times
Mobile phone ban in UAE schools now in effect with digital citizenship lessons
Education Khaleej Times
UAE school admission age cut-off moves to December 31 for August-start schools
Action required Labour Khaleej Times
Ajman government employees get flexible work timings for school reopening
Education Khaleej Times
Schools reopen August 31; Dubai Police urges traffic fine clearance before term starts
Action required Corporate Khaleej Times
UAE families can claim up to Dh350,000 for home damage under new crisis aid rules
Transport Khaleej Times
Ali bin Abi Talib Street closed in Sharjah August 24–29 for road maintenance
Education Khaleej Times
Sharjah Police ramp up school-year safety with patrols, bus checks, awareness campaign
Action required Digital & tech Khaleej Times
Social media creators face permit suspension and fines under UAE media standards
Digital & tech Khaleej Times
UAE under-15 social media ban reshapes school year as educators prepare for digital shift
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Kuwait ends automatic visit visa extensions from September 1
Action required Corporate Khaleej Times
Up to Dh4,000 fine for illegal car washing in Abu Dhabi residential areas
Health & safety Khaleej Times
Wastewater dumping penalties include vehicle impoundment and up to Dh100,000 fine
Action required Transport Khaleej Times
Ajman bus routes to stop accepting cash payments from September 17
Transport Khaleej Times
Etihad Rail: passengers can be ejected for noise, intoxication, or code violations
Real estate Khaleej Times
Dubai Land Department launches Flexi Rent programme for flexible monthly rent payments
Immigration Khaleej Times
Walk-in passport and visa services open at 16 Alhind centres in UAE for eligible applicants
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi supermarkets must remove junk food from checkouts by January 2027
due 1 Jan 2027
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi mandates healthy menu options in hotels and restaurants from October 2026
Education Khaleej Times
UAE schools reopen August 31 after summer break; three-day weekend ends August 30
Action required Corporate Khaleej Times
Cafes, hotels, malls must pay music licensing fees from December 2026
due 1 Dec 2026
Action required Transport Khaleej Times
Indian airports impose enhanced security; arrive early August 10–20
Action required Real estate Khaleej Times
Dubai shared housing law takes effect in late August; families and bachelors now eligible
Digital & tech Khaleej Times
UAE blocks 14,100+ piracy websites during 2026 World Cup enforcement drive
Action required Education Khaleej Times
Kuwait revokes Iranian private school education licence, orders closure
Action required Digital & tech Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi court orders parents to delete children's photos from social media
Action required Digital & tech Khaleej Times
Personal numbers banned for telemarketing; fines up to Dh50,000 for repeat offenders
Action required Labour Khaleej Times
Direct domestic worker recruitment requires Mohre-approved undertaking from employer
Action required Construction Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi imposes Dh5,000 fine for buildings without elevator maintenance contracts
Action required Corporate Khaleej Times
UAE Fatwa Council sets zakat threshold for dates at 541kg after drying
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Bangladesh Embassy collects data from expats reporting UAE visa cancellations
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Digital OFW Pass replaces OEC for UAE-based Filipino workers
July 2026
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi requires supermarkets to remove junk food from checkout zones
Action required Labour Khaleej Times
Work permit approvals now linked to health insurance verification
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Saudi one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa now available for UAE residents
Corporate Khaleej Times
Dubai court rules divorce settlements between Muslim couples are final and cannot be appealed
Action required Labour Khaleej Times
Delivery riders capped at 3 orders during UAE midday work ban peak hours
Immigration Khaleej Times
Indian missions in UAE permitted to resume outsourced passport and visa services
Financial services Khaleej Times
Sharjah landlords cut rents, offer free month amid roadworks and summer slowdown
Health & safety Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi shuts Yummy Indian Bite restaurant over food safety breaches
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Pakistan to issue only e-passports in UAE from July 20, 2026
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
Travellers warned to check overseas drug laws before flying with medicines
Action required Transport Khaleej Times
Iata releases global standard for pet travel in aircraft cabins
Education Khaleej Times
Dubai school fees frozen for 2026-27, Outstanding schools range from Dh29,488 to Dh111,799
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Indian missions in UAE shift to appointment-only passport services
Action required Tax Khaleej Times
Dubai customs rules for summer travellers: duty-free limits and banned items
Utilities & tariffs Khaleej Times
Sharjah extends utility bill payment deadlines, waives penalties for tourism businesses
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Indian Embassy warns against paying agents for visa services after ending BLS, SGIVS contracts
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Prior online booking now compulsory for Indian consular services in UAE
Action required Corporate Khaleej Times
New UAE heritage law imposes up to Dh10m fines and jail for damaging antiquities
Action required Corporate Khaleej Times
Counterfeit goods ban enforced; dealers face up to Dh1m fine and two years jail
Action required Digital & tech Khaleej Times
Weebly winding down service for UAE and 66 other countries by September 2026
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
Drug use abroad still triggers UAE prosecution if traces found in system
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Thailand cuts visa-free stays to 30 days for UAE, Indian, US and UK nationals
Transport Khaleej Times
Dubai Mall Metro Station bus and taxi road closed until end of 2026 for expansion
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Indian consular services launch in UAE delayed by Alhind until further notice
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi Police issue travel safety advisory for summer break
Action required Corporate Khaleej Times
Sharjah Civil Defence offers 50% discount on fines through September 2026
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
UAE launches one-month consultation on non-human organ and tissue transplant rules
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