14 September 20261409 ShareBusiness|Crime & SafetyThe UAE Central Bank’s updated operational-risk regulation took effect on 14 September. Banks and licensed financial institutions now operate under a stronger framework covering technology failures, cyberattacks, fraud, system outages and disruption caused by critical third-party providers.
14 September 20261409 ShareLeisureGlobal Village will open its 31st season on 15 October with new experiences and attractions. The opening is relevant to family outings and seasonal visitor activity, and may affect traffic around the venue. Residents should check official hours, ticket prices and event conditions before visiting.
8 September 20260809 ShareEducationSome Dubai schools moved the October mid-term break to 12–16 October, with classes resuming on 19 October. The change affects some schools rather than every school in the UAE. Parents should confirm the dates directly before booking travel or arranging childcare.
8 September 20260809 ShareHousingDubai shared-housing rules set permitted areas, occupancy standards and a compliance period for existing properties. At least five square metres of bedroom space per occupant is required, alongside bathroom and family-privacy standards. Being in an approved area does not automatically make a property legal.
7 September 20260709 ShareTravel|TechnologyDubai airports introduced “Click and Travel”, a portable biometric service designed to speed up passport checks. The service is currently available to Emiratis and UAE residents arriving through Dubai airports.
1 September 20260109 ShareLeisureDubai’s Museum of the Future temporarily closed from 1 September for a major overhaul of its exhibitions. The museum said new immersive experiences are expected in 2027, so residents and visitors should check reopening information before planning a visit.
1 September 20260109 ShareShopping|GovernmentThe UAE introduced a minimum excise price of Dh1 per millilitre for liquids used in electronic smoking devices from 1 September. The figure is used to calculate excise tax; it is not a government-set minimum retail price for every product.
1 September 20260109 ShareGovernment|BusinessThe revised Nafis framework began applying to new beneficiaries in September, with a Dh6,000 minimum salary for eligibility, updated salary-support caps and an uncapped child allowance. Existing recipients are being transitioned gradually, so the rules do not affect every beneficiary at once.
1 September 20260109 ShareEducation|Transport|Crime & SafetyThe UAE Ministry of Interior launched a school-road-safety campaign for the new academic year. It targets students, parents, school-bus drivers and supervisors with guidance on safer journeys and bus stops.
31 August 20263108 ShareGovernment|Education|CommunityUAE government employees received flexible working arrangements for the start of the 2026–2027 school year. Parents could take up to three hours for school drop-offs and collections, with wider flexibility during the first nursery week.