31 August 20263108 ShareEducationThe 2026–2027 school year began across public schools and private schools following the Ministry of Education curriculum on 31 August. The Ministry’s calendar also sets the first mid-term break for 12–18 October, with students returning on 19 October, giving families a confirmed schedule for the opening weeks of the academic year.
30 August 20263008 ShareTransportDubai opened a five-kilometre Emirates Road expansion on 30 August, adding two lanes for traffic travelling from Sharjah towards Al Awir. RTA said the work could reduce peak journey times by up to 25%.
28 August 20262808 ShareLeisure|CommunityThe UAE marked Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday with a public holiday for public- and private-sector employees on 28 August. Essential-service workers remained subject to their employers’ operational schedules and applicable compensation rules.
26 August 20262608 ShareEducation|TransportAbu Dhabi prepared more than 10,000 licensed school buses for the 2026–2027 academic year. The inspection programme was designed to support safe transport for more than 279,000 students.
20 August 20262008 ShareHealth|Crime & SafetyAbu Dhabi unveiled 18 specialised smart ambulances, including mobile ICU, maternal and neonatal units. The vehicles are designed to provide advanced care from the first emergency response through arrival at hospital.
17 August 20261708 ShareTransportDubai completed road upgrades on Al Marabea’ Street between Al Khail Road and Al Asayel Street. The work is intended to improve capacity and traffic flow as nearby residential and development areas grow.
14 August 20261408 ShareTransportDubai opened a 500-metre bridge linking traffic from Dubai World Trade Centre and One Central towards Al Mustaqbal Street. The two-lane bridge is intended to reduce pressure around Za’abeel Palace Street and nearby intersections.
10 August 20261008 ShareTransportDubai widened a two-kilometre section of Sheikh Zayed Road near Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station. The added lane increases capacity by 17% and is expected to reduce peak journey times by up to 10%.
9 August 20260908 ShareTransportDubai opened a four-lane bridge at the Al Qudra Road and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street intersection. The bridge serves traffic towards Al Qudra City and forms part of a wider project for more than 400,000 residents and visitors.
5 August 20260508 ShareTransportDubai expanded its Bus-on-Demand service to Al Satwa, Al Quoz and Mirdif, bringing coverage to 20 areas. The service connects neighbourhoods with public transport through app-based bookings.