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Every WAM change we've tracked — 71 updates, newest first, each sourced to the original. Jurisdiction: UAE.
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October 2026
Action required Corporate WAM
Radioactive vehicle licensing now requires prior FANR inspection and approval
Action required Construction WAM
Abu Dhabi issues industrial building facade standards; Mussafah implementation begins
Action required Transport WAM
Dubai Maritime Authority updates leisure anchoring guidelines under Circular 35/2026
Action required Corporate WAM
Abu Dhabi falconry season opens 20 October 2026 under EAD licensing rules
Action required Health & safety WAM
EDE updates pharmacovigilance guidelines for medical products; QPPV approval required
Action required Health & safety WAM
MoHAP implements caps on sodium, sugar and fats in packaged foods until 2030
due 31 Dec 2030
Action required Health & safety WAM
Sharjah issues occupational safety and health system decision for all employers and workers
September 2026
Action required Education WAM
KHDA launches four compliance handbooks for private schools and training institutes
Action required Corporate WAM
Dubai Customs extends duty-status deadlines and raises e-commerce exemption threshold
Action required Real estate WAM
Abu Dhabi Housing Authority opens booking for 1,500 West Baniyas homes
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
4 days left
Action required Education WAM
New regulations governing higher education violations and penalties effective September 2026
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
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
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