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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

Dubai Human Resources Council and Majid Al Futtaim Partner on Emirati Employment

The Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai and retail conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim signed a cooperation agreement to enhance career pathways for UAE nationals. Concluded at Ru'ya, Careers UAE 2026, the initiative will provide targeted recruitment, career counselling, and specialised skills development. The partnership aims to align national workforce capabilities with private sector market demands.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: thenationalnews.com

Abu Dhabi Enforces Healthy Dining Mandate for Tourism-Licensed Hotels and Restaurants

Hotels and tourism-licensed food outlets across Abu Dhabi face full enforcement of new nutritional regulations starting October 1, 2026. The mandate requires at least one healthy option per adult menu category and sets nutritional standards for at least 50 percent of children's meals. Establishments must also provide low-sodium salt as the default table condiment.

China–UAE News
Source: World Coffee Portal

Mubadala Agrees to Acquire $1bn Minority Stake in China’s Luckin Coffee

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company has agreed to acquire a $1 billion minority stake in Luckin Coffee. The transaction is conducted in partnership with Luckin's controlling shareholder Centurium Capital, whose 22.08% ownership remains unchanged. Luckin operates over 36,000 stores in China alongside 250 international locations.

Middle East Travel Alerts
Source: thetraveler.org

Flydubai Dispatches Replacement Aircraft to Tabuk Following In-Flight Emergency Diversion

On September 30, 2026, Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Airport in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, following an in-flight cockpit struggle. Flydubai dispatched a replacement aircraft to evacuate the stranded passengers, though some travelers initially hesitated to reboard the carrier. Tabuk airport authorities later confirmed that all passengers departed Saudi Arabia for their final destination.

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