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Every Khaleej Times change we've tracked — 185 updates, newest first, each sourced to the original. Jurisdiction: UAE.
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September 2026
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
11 days left
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
due 1 Oct 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 Corporate Khaleej Times
Hajj 2027 registration for UAE citizens opens September 14
due 25 Sept 2026
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
due 27 Sept 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
10 days left
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
UAE launches one-month consultation on non-human organ and tissue transplant rules
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
UAE visit visa holders must regularise status or leave by July 9
June 2026
Transport Khaleej Times
Sharjah roadworks disrupt commutes, residents adapt with carpool work shifts
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
UAE near 50°C: Dubai Police warn motorists of tyre blowout and vehicle fire risks
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
Bahrain sounds air-raid warning siren; residents urged to nearest safe place
Action required Tax Khaleej Times
UAE e-invoicing system pilot launches July 1 for high-revenue businesses
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
India extends foreign-visitor registration deadline to 180 days
Health & safety Khaleej Times
UAE doctors warn of silent internal injuries from swallowed magnetic beads
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Philippine passport renewals move to embassy only from July 1
Labour Khaleej Times
Dubai govt announces flexible summer working hours from June 29 to September 10
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
Dubai Police warns of tailgating dangers after truck collision near Global Village
Corporate Khaleej Times
Sharjah Ruler issues law regulating all drone operations — residents and businesses
Immigration Khaleej Times
ICP sets July 9 deadline for visa holders to regularise status or leave UAE
Corporate Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi bans jet skis in Saadiyat Island protected marine zone — operators — immediately
Corporate Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi rent freeze — 0% annual increases on renewals — effective immediately
Corporate Khaleej Times
UAE bans social media accounts for children under 15 — families — effective June 18
Corporate Khaleej Times
Look: Muharram crescent sighted in UAE during daytime as new Islamic year begins
Corporate Khaleej Times
New underground tunnel to ease Sharjah-Dubai traffic; Al Taawun monument to be rebuilt
Action required Labour Khaleej Times
Dubai Police urges use of licensed domestic workers — residents — ongoing
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
UAE authorities warn of Google Meet scam impersonating ICP officials
Action required Education Khaleej Times
Dubai driving institutes must install AI monitoring cameras — RTA — implementation ongoing
Action required Tax Khaleej Times
FTA expands VAT refund scope for UAE citizens building homes — eligible from 1 Jan 2026
Action required Labour Khaleej Times
Midday break ban on outdoor work returns — all UAE employers — June 15 to September 15
Action required Education Khaleej Times
UAE introduces new 2025–2026 public school inspection framework — all government schools
Action required Real estate Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi freezes residential and commercial rent increases at 0% — all tenants — effective immediately
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
UAE launches Naseej textile recycling initiative — residents and businesses — collection begins now
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
UAE suspends new visa issuance for nationals of 3 Ebola-affected countries — effective 1 June 2026
Action required Real estate Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi freezes residential and commercial rent increases at 0% — all tenants and landlords — effective immediately
Action required Health & safety Khaleej Times
Home-based food sales require Dubai Municipality licence — all residents — no grace period
Education Khaleej Times
Dubai declares June 15 public holiday for schools and universities — Hijri New Year 1448
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