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Dubai Enforces Strict New Truck Traffic Movement Restrictions Starting October 1

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Police will introduce new truck movement regulations from October 1, 2026, to reduce road congestion and enhance safety. The measures include 24-hour bans on specific corridors, a 16-hour restriction on Sheikh Zayed Road, and peak-hour curbs across urban routes, while Emirates Road remains exempt. Transport operators requiring movement during restricted hours for essential tasks must secure a mobility permit.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Outlines Expansion of International Judicial Cooperation and Cross-Border Legal Agreements

UAE Minister of Justice Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi detailed the country's international judicial framework during the 15th UN Crime Congress in Abu Dhabi. The UAE maintains more than 140 bilateral agreements across 53 countries and is a party to 16 multilateral conventions. Official figures show incoming mutual legal assistance requests grew by 244 percent between 2021 and 2025.

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UAE Advances International Judicial Cooperation on Asset Recovery and Rule of Law

UAE Minister of Justice Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi highlighted the nation's integrated system for international judicial cooperation at the 15th UN Crime Congress in Abu Dhabi. The framework emphasizes rapid response, digital transformation, and cross-border asset recovery to combat transnational crime. Al Nuaimi affirmed that the UAE is prioritizing direct communication with international central authorities and transparent judicial procedures.

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GCC Tourism Recovers as Business Travel Returns to Dubai and Abu Dhabi

GCC tourism is rebounding as business travel and major conferences resume across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, according to market intelligence platform IndexBox. High-profile gatherings like the Arabian Travel Market are helping rebuild commercial confidence following regional conflict. Leisure segments such as family travel are anticipated to follow and strengthen from late 2026 into 2027.