Events

Event permits, ticketing rules and city-impact event logistics.

What changed in UAE events regulation — newest first, each sourced to the regulator. 9 in the last 30 days, 29 in 90.

Regulators on this beat: Khaleej Times Gulf News The National WAM RTA Dubai

Events Khaleej Times

AFC Champions League match between Al Wasl and Al Nassr postponed due to security threats

The AFC Champions League 2026-2027 Elite match between UAE's Al Wasl and Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, scheduled for Monday, October 26, has been postponed to a later date.

25 Oct 2026

October 2026

Events Khaleej Times

Global Village season 31 opens today with new attractions and expanded facilities

15 Oct 2026

Events Gulf News

Global Village Season 31: RTA adds four bus routes, electric abras return October 14

12 Oct 2026

Events Gulf News

Traffic delays expected Sunday morning for Proud of the UAE cycling race

3 Oct 2026

Events Khaleej Times

Etihad Rail light shows end Friday; final night to watch displays at Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah stations

2 Oct 2026

September 2026

Events Khaleej Times

Etihad Rail Dubai station opens September 30 with Metro link

30 Sept 2026

Events Khaleej Times

Etihad Rail Al Dhaid station opens for bookings from September 30

29 Sept 2026

Events Gulf News

Etihad Rail passenger service launches between Abu Dhabi and Dubai with budget fares

29 Sept 2026

Events Gulf News

Etihad Rail Dubai-Abu Dhabi passenger service launches September 30

28 Sept 2026

Events Khaleej Times

Etihad Rail opens Sept 30 with dedicated Metro footbridge at Jumeirah Golf Estates

24 Sept 2026

Events Gulf News

Al Taawun Square opens November 4 for Sharjah book fair; tunnel project progresses

22 Sept 2026

Events Khaleej Times

Etihad Rail Dubai-Abu Dhabi tickets now on sale for September 30 launch

22 Sept 2026

Events Gulf News

Dubai K-Fest and Kwon Eunbi, ONEUS concert postponed during official mourning

21 Sept 2026

Events Khaleej Times

Dubai RTA completes Oud Maitha, Al Asayel project; travel time cut to 5 minutes

20 Sept 2026

Events The National

Dubai approves 80km motorway to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi to ease congestion

17 Sept 2026

Events WAM

New Fourth Corridor project approved to link Dubai with Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

17 Sept 2026

Events The National

Etihad Rail Dubai station opens September 30, reshaping transport links

14 Sept 2026

Events Khaleej Times

Global Village Season 31 opens October 14, runs through May 2027

14 Sept 2026

August 2026

Events The National

Dubai Al Meydan Street project to cut travel times by 66 per cent by 2028

30 Aug 2026

Events Gulf News

RTA awards Dh1.161bn Al Meydan Street project with 2028 completion target

30 Aug 2026

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