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Airlines have extended flight suspensions to Saudi Arabia amid security alerts, leaving passengers travelling between the UAE and the Kingdom facing cancellations and schedule adjustments. The US, UK, and Australia issued updated travel warnings citing threats to Saudi airports, including Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. Saudi forces intercepted inbound drones and ballistic missiles, while maritime security incidents were also reported in Gulf waters.
Abu Dhabi's Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council met to evaluate progress across key initiatives, including the UAE-US AI Campus, AI research, and specialized talent development. Chaired by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, the council also reviewed efforts toward establishing the world's first fully AI-native administration by 2027. Officials emphasized directing international partnerships and investments into establishing a lasting technological base.
Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council
Dubai Municipality has outlined operational rules and occupancy standards under Law No. (4) of 2026 regulating shared housing across the emirate. Property owners and establishments have been given a one-year grace period to adjust non-compliant units. The framework mandates permits via the Dubai Buildings Platform, sets minimum space requirements, and bans mixing families with individuals.
The Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and the Eurasian Economic Union entered into force on 6 October 2026. The pact grants preferential tariff access across over 86 percent of tariff lines and targets nearly $50 billion in annual trade by 2032.
UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade / Eurasian Economic Union
United Arab Emirates
Effective October 6, 2026
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