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September 27, 2026Source: ARN News Centre

Sheikh Hamdan Approves Strategy and Operating Budget for Dubai Longevity Authority

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the strategy and operating budget for the Dubai Longevity Authority during its inaugural board meeting. The initiative targets an annual sector growth rate of roughly 31 percent and aims to generate over Dh35 billion for Dubai's economy over the next ten years. The authority serves as a dedicated regulator covering research, clinical trials, manufacturing, and commercial licensing in advanced health.

China–UAE News

September 27, 2026Source: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce

Zeekr Ships First Batch of Flagship 9X SUVs to UAE

Chinese EV brand Zeekr has dispatched its first large-scale overseas shipment of the 9X hybrid SUV to the UAE from Fuzhou Port. The flagship model is priced above RMB 800,000 for the Emirates market as part of the company's global expansion.

Middle East Travel Alerts

September 27, 2026Source: The National

UAE Lifts Uganda Travel Restrictions and Commits $10 Million for Ebola Response

The UAE has eased entry measures and removed heightened travel screenings for Ugandan citizens following the end of Uganda's Ebola outbreak. Heightened entry precautions remain active for arrivals originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan.

Policy & Legal Updates

September 27, 2026Source: The National

Dubai Restricts Heavy Freight Lorries on Key Roads Starting October 1

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Police announced updated restrictions on heavy commercial vehicles starting October 1, 2026. Sheikh Zayed Road will introduce a daily 16-hour ban on heavy lorries from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Emirates Road remains exempted to support inter-emirate industrial transport.