Action required Corporate WAM
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Every WAM change we've tracked — 50 updates, newest first, each sourced to the original. Jurisdiction: UAE.
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September 2026
Action required Real estate WAM
Abu Dhabi Housing Authority opens booking for 1,500 West Baniyas homes
Action required Tax WAM
Companies must file corporate tax returns and pay dues by 30 September
due 30 Sept 2026
Action required Education WAM
Sharjah Ruler orders free education for Sudanese students, mandates fee refunds
August 2026
Action required Corporate WAM
Abu Dhabi extends Al Hadhra fixed-gear fishing season to 31 October 2026
due 31 Oct 2026
Action required Education WAM
New regulations governing higher education violations and penalties effective September 2026
6 days left
Action required Construction WAM
Abu Dhabi introduces Livability by Design Framework for major urban developments
Action required Health & safety WAM
Abu Dhabi issues resolution on protection of species and habitats
Action required Labour WAM
MoHRE heat-stress policy prohibits midday outdoor work June 15–September 15
Action required Tax WAM
Small Business Relief eligible firms must file simplified corporate tax returns by September 30
due 30 Sept 2026
July 2026
Financial services WAM
AED353.5m in VAT refunds approved for 4,000 UAE nationals building homes in H1 2026
Financial services WAM
Etihad Credit Bureau adds pension and Nafis data to individual credit reports
Action required Education WAM
MoHESR revokes Horizon University College licence after repeated violations
June 2026
Financial services WAM
Container shipping costs from S. Korea to Middle East rise for 3rd straight month in May
Action required Labour WAM
Midday break heat policy and unified wage date now in effect — all employers — June 2026
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