The UAE Ministry of Education has confirmed the 2026–2027 academic calendar for government and national-curriculum private schools. Students begin on 31 August and complete the year on 2 July, across 185 teaching days and 37 weeks. Read more →

The UAE Ministry of Education has introduced new rules requiring all academic stream transfers for the 2026–2027 school year to be finalised within the first two weeks of term. Eligibility thresholds, counselling requirements and grade-level restrictions apply depending on which stream students are seeking to enter. Read more →

Abu Dhabi's food safety authority has ordered the immediate closure of So Great Restaurant after repeated violations of the emirate's food safety law and a failure to correct them. The restaurant cannot reopen until all violations are resolved and regulatory requirements are met. Read more →

ADREC has launched a digital service through the TAMM platform allowing eligible Abu Dhabi citizens to apply for land near relatives, starting in Al Ain's Ramah area. The service includes a bidding mechanism for contested plots and restricts land to personal use only. Read more →

Dubai's RTA has completed lane additions and new U-turns on Latifa bint Hamdan Street, raising service road capacity and cutting peak congestion by up to 30%. The authority has also awarded a AED 2 billion contract for a broader 12-kilometre development of the corridor. Read more →

Dubai ride-hailing app Zed is offering 15% cashback, capped at AED 20 per ride, on all bookings throughout August. The promotion covers taxi and premium categories and applies to both new and existing users, with rewards credited automatically to the in-app Zed Wallet. Read more →

Abu Dhabi government entities have published comprehensive guidance for residents and businesses on preparing for storms, heavy rain, hail and fog. The guidelines cover homes, vehicles, farms, construction sites and commercial premises, and list emergency contacts for flooding, power failures and sewage blockages. Read more →

The UAE's real GDP reached AED485 billion in Q1 2026, growing 3 percent at constant prices, with the non-oil economy expanding 4.8 percent to account for 79.4 percent of total output. Financial services were the top-performing sector, contributing 2.44 percentage points to overall growth. Read more →