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Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi will add three Harry Potter-themed lands spanning 63,000 sqm by 2029, developed in partnership between Miral and Warner Bros. Discovery. Combined with two previously announced DC attractions, the expansion will grow the park's total footprint by more than 50 per cent. Read more →

Abu Dhabi has approved a formal co-parenting charter requiring separated parents to maintain shared responsibilities across education, healthcare, and child wellbeing. The resolution, issued under the authority of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, prohibits parents from weaponising visitation or maintenance arrangements and establishes a structured dispute resolution pathway. Read more →

Dubai's RTA is running overnight road maintenance operations to minimise daytime disruption, with all lanes cleared before morning peak hours. The authority is targeting 90,000 square metres of pavement maintenance in 2026, up from 88,000 square metres last year. Read more →

Abu Dhabi Police are urging drivers to reduce speed, stay alert, and avoid illegal parking near schools, framing road safety in school zones as a shared public responsibility. The advisory covers pedestrian crossings, traffic signals, and designated parking compliance. Read more →

Dubai Square has unveiled plans to bring full interior design and climate control to its car parks, framing arrival and departure as part of the visitor experience. The concept extends Emaar's December 2025 drive-through mall vision into the first and last five minutes of every visit. Read more →

Emirates has cancelled all eight of its Dubai-Jakarta flights on 6 and 7 September after volcanic ash forced the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Affected passengers are advised to contact their travel agency or Emirates directly for rebooking. Read more →

Dubai residential property prices have fallen on an annual basis for the first time since February 2021, with average sales prices dropping 1.7% year-on-year to AED1,636 per square foot in August. Year-to-date transaction values of nearly AED270 billion are running 24% behind the same period in 2025. Read more →

Salik has renewed its five-year contract with US tolling firm TransCore, maintaining operating costs at 5–5.5% of annual revenues. The updated agreement adds requirements around AI, cybersecurity, and sustainability, and supports Salik's expansion into parking and other mobility payments. Read more →

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