Ajman Launches Unified Digital Service for Automatic Lease Contract Cancellation

Ajman Municipality and Planning Department has launched a unified digital service allowing eligible lease contracts to be cancelled automatically once both parties approve the request electronically, without document uploads or manual employee review.

Dubai Expands AI-Powered Workforce Productivity System Across 32 Government Entities

Dubai Government has expanded its unified Workforce Productivity Measurement System across 32 government entities, using data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence to assess resource utilisation, service outputs and institutional performance.

Dubai Announces Major International Business Events Calendar Through End of 2026

Dubai World Trade Centre has announced a major programme of international exhibitions and conferences through December 2026, spanning technology, tourism, construction, energy, healthcare, finance, manufacturing and other key industries.

Sharjah Introduces New Licensing Framework for Court Experts and Expert Firms

Sharjah has introduced a new regulatory framework for experts and expert firms providing professional expertise before judicial authorities, establishing registration, licensing, professional standards and disciplinary requirements.

RAKEZ Business Community Reaches 50,000 Active Companies

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone has reached 50,000 active companies from more than 100 countries across over 50 sectors, reflecting continued growth in the emirate’s business and industrial ecosystem.

UAE Gaming Regulator and ADGM Strengthen Regulatory Cooperation

The UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority and ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority have established a formal framework for regulatory cooperation, information sharing and coordinated supervision as the commercial gaming sector develops.

Dubai Municipality Cuts Oil and Fat Quality Testing Time to Two Minutes

Dubai Central Laboratory has introduced automated technology that reduces oil and fat quality testing from two hours to two minutes and increases daily testing capacity from six to 60 samples.

Dubai Municipality Restructures 20 Government Services for Residents and Businesses

Dubai Municipality has reorganised 20 government services, integrating and simplifying 13 services and transferring seven specialised environmental services to the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority.

UAE Introduces Annual Music Licensing Fees for Businesses from December 2026

UAE businesses including restaurants, cafés, shops, malls, hotels, fitness centres and other establishments using copyrighted music will become subject to annual music licensing fees from 1 December 2026 under a new Ministry of Economy and Tourism framework.