2 August 20260208 ShareHousingDubai launched Al Freej Gardener to connect residents with licensed gardening and landscaping providers through the Careem app. The service is intended to make home-garden maintenance, irrigation work and related services easier to book and safer to verify.
28 July 20262807 ShareTransportDubai added lanes and traffic solutions on Ras Al Khor Road and Al Khail Road. The work includes upgraded entry and exit points intended to improve movement through two heavily used corridors.
27 July 20262707 ShareTransportDubai expanded its e-bike delivery service to seven additional areas. The move is intended to support delivery operations while reducing pressure from motorcycles and other vehicles on busy roads.
23 July 20262307 ShareGovernment|Technology|BusinessAjman used agentic artificial intelligence to complete a trade-licence renewal without manual processing. The service is aimed at making government transactions more proactive for businesses and entrepreneurs.
22 July 20262207 ShareGovernment|CommunityIndian passport, visa and attestation applications in the UAE moved to Alhind Tours & Travels’ 16 Indian Consular Application Centres from 22 July. Indian applicants should use the new booking portal and confirm the latest centre instructions before visiting.
21 July 20262107 ShareGovernment|HousingThe Federal Tax Authority approved AED353.5 million in VAT refunds for about 4,000 UAE nationals building new homes during the first half of 2026. The refund programme supports eligible construction-related costs.
19 July 20261907 ShareTransportDubai approved a five-year plan to expand walking and cycling infrastructure across 25 residential areas and improve access around 63 public transport stations by 2030. The plan is designed to make first- and last-mile journeys easier, linking neighbourhoods with metro, bus and other transport services.
17 July 20261707 ShareTransportDubai launched four new bus routes and changed 13 others from 17 July. The changes connect areas including International City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Al Quoz, Dubai Internet City and Jebel Ali with residential and metro links.
14 July 20261407 ShareGovernmentUAE citizens can renew Emirates ID cards up to one year before expiry, extending the previous six-month window. Citizens can also renew a passport and Emirates ID together when both expire at the same time.
7 July 20260707 ShareTransportDubai added 364 truck-parking spaces at seven rest stops, increasing total capacity to 1,007 spaces. The expansion is intended to reduce random roadside parking and improve safety for drivers and other road users.