A major update to UAE’s civil law will come into force on June 1, bringing changes that are likely to affect how residents, families, businesses and young adults deal with contracts, property, money and legal responsibility. With this new rule, 18-year-olds will be treated as adults in many civil matters.
The UAE Fuel Price Committee has approved fuel prices for June 2026, with diesel prices recording a decline compared to the previous month, in a move that supports the stability of key sectors, particularly logistics and supply chains.
UAE’s real GDP grew by 6.2% in 2025 over the previous year to hit AED1.9 trillion ($517 billion), thus reflecting the effectiveness of the country's strategy to develop a diversified and sustainable economic model, backed by robust growth in non-oil sectors, said a report.
UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority has announced the full resumption of normal air navigation operations within UAE airspace and the lifting of temporary precautionary measures.
The UAE’s private sector is getting ready to implement mandatory e-invoicing in phases from July 1, 2026, that is expected to reduce downtime, increase transparency, and improve the collection of Value-Added Tax (VAT) and Corporate Tax.
The UAE's Defaulted Debts Settlement Fund, in cooperation with several UAE banks, has waived more than AED834 million ($227.09 million) in interest accrued on loans owed by 2,339 low-income retirees across the country.
UAE-based Elevate World will host a virtual tourism summit from June 2-4, 2026, bringing together over 250 global industry leaders, hotels, travel agents and tour operators, with Dubai serving as the event hub for participating partners.
Etihad Rail has unveiled the official uniforms for its passenger-facing staff, giving the public an early glimpse of the service ahead of the launch of passenger operations across the UAE.
Strong market fundamentals cushioned the impact of broader regional uncertainties, driving resilience and sustained growth across prime office and retail segments in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the first quarter of 2026, according to JLL’s latest Real Estate Market Dynamics report.
Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has launched a new frequent flyer partnership with Bangkok Airways’ FlyerBonus programme.
