16 October 20261610 ShareHousing|Crime & SafetyAbu Dhabi has launched a “My Home is Safe” programme at new-home handover centres to help families prevent and respond to domestic emergencies. The initiative provides practical training in first aid, fire response, evacuation planning and child safety, while participating homes receive fire extinguishers and first-aid kits.
16 October 20261610 ShareCrime & SafetyDubai Police have arrested eight people accused of arranging fraudulent foreign driving licences for customers who had not travelled abroad or completed the required lessons and tests. The licences were intended to be exchanged for UAE licences under existing agreements. Authorities warned that customers who knowingly use such services may also face criminal liability.
13 October 20261310 ShareHealthAbu Dhabi Biobank and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi are collaborating to collect and preserve cancer-related samples for research and more personalised care.
12 October 20261210 ShareShopping|Food & Drink|LeisureIbn Battuta Mall is expanding its retail, dining and entertainment offer with 38 new and upcoming openings.
12 October 20261210 ShareHealth|TechnologyAbu Dhabi is developing a Biological Health Age model that combines clinical biomarkers with wearable-health data to generate more personalised health insights.
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.
8 October 20260810 ShareTravel|LeisureUAE staycations increased during the October half-term as families chose breaks in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The trend reflects demand for shorter domestic holidays without international flights. Prices, availability and package conditions vary, so residents should check directly with the property before booking.
7 October 20260710 ShareGovernment|CommunityDubai launched a new visual identity and enhanced addressing system for areas across the emirate. The project is intended to make neighbourhoods easier to identify and improve consistency across maps, signs and public services.
6 October 20260610 ShareShopping|TechnologyLuLu has launched AWWAL, a UAE-products initiative, and announced an AI-powered robotic shopping experience for its stores.