2 November 20260211 ShareBusiness|GovernmentLost your job in the UAE? You may be entitled to unemployment insurance, but don't miss the deadline. Khaleej Times explains that eligible workers generally have 30 days from the end of employment, or resolution of a labour dispute, to claim. You'll also need 12 consecutive months of cover and must meet other conditions. This is an existing rule worth remembering.
2 November 20260211 ShareTransport|GovernmentFrom 1 January 2027, e-scooter, e-bike and moped users across the UAE will need permits valid for three years. Applications start at age 15, according to Khaleej Times, although Dubai's existing minimum riding age is 16. Designated routes and safety equipment are mandatory.
2 November 20260211 ShareHousing|GovernmentDubai tenants can now register, renew or cancel Ejari contracts through DubaiNow. Landlords and tenants sign using UAE PASS, and the DEWA deposit can be paid in the same process, Gulf News reports. One less round of paperwork when moving house.
2 November 20260211 ShareCommunity|Government|EducationUAE Flag Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, 3 November, with the national flag traditionally raised at 11am across schools, offices and government buildings. Residents are welcome to take part, but it isn't a public holiday. Schools and workplaces are expected to operate normally, subject to their own arrangements. If your child's school is organising a special ceremony, check its instructions for the day.
1 November 20260111 ShareHousing|Government|CommunityAl Satwa could look very different in the coming years. Dubai Municipality has changed its planning rules to allow more apartments and mixed-use buildings, with eligible plots of at least 1,000 square metres potentially accommodating a ground floor plus eight residential floors. Smaller plots have new development options too. For residents, this could eventually mean more homes, more shops and a changing neighbourhood skyline.
1 November 20260111 ShareTransport|GovernmentNew UAE traffic regulations will limit individual residents to five licensed vehicles from 1 January 2027. The first two fall under the standard provision, while registering or renewing a third, fourth or fifth will attract an additional fee. The amount hasn't been announced, and it's not yet clear what happens to people who already have more than five cars registered. Something for multi-car households to watch.
25 October 20262510 ShareEnvironment|Housing|GovernmentDubai is investing another Dh3 billion in stormwater drainage, with about 100km of new and extended drainage lines planned across neighbourhoods including Jumeirah, Al Barsha, Al Quoz and Al Satwa. The work forms part of the wider Dh30 billion Tasreef programme, designed to make the city better prepared for heavy rain.
17 October 20261710 ShareEnvironment|Government|CommunityAbu Dhabi has launched a co-ordinated wildlife rescue network to help injured or stranded animals get the care they need. The system will connect government teams, conservation groups, researchers and community members, with digital tracking for rescue and rehabilitation cases. It should make it easier to organise responses when wildlife needs help.
10 October 20261010 ShareGovernmentThe UAE Cabinet approved an AED292.5 billion federal budget plan for 2027–2029, 28.3 per cent higher than the 2024–2026 plan. The approval sets a public spending framework but does not mean every programme or service change has already taken effect. Practical impacts will depend on later implementation decisions.
9 October 20260910 ShareGovernmentMore than 190,000 Emiratis were registered under the UAE pension system, according to GPSSA, representing a 13.6 per cent increase. The figure is a registration statistic rather than a measure of every resident’s pension coverage. Employees and employers should use GPSSA channels to check individual records.