13/09/2026
Catch up on this week’s UAE headlines.
(News via WAM)
An Abu Dhabi court ordered a man to pay Dh58,700 after finding that he had led a woman to believe he intended to marry her and received money from her over time. The total comprises Dh48,700 in repayment and Dh10,000 in compensation.
Etihad Rail advises passengers to arrive at least 20 minutes before departure, with boarding gates closing two minutes before the train leaves. Late passengers who miss their service may lose their fare, while operator-caused delays of 30 minutes or more allow travellers to rebook or claim a refund.
Al Nassr will face Al Ain at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on Tuesday, September 15, in the AFC Champions League Elite. Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to captain the Saudi side, subject to final team selection, making the match one of the week’s biggest sporting events in the UAE.
Sharjah Police figures show that tailgating-related crashes caused 15 casualties during 2025—one death and 14 injuries. Authorities have renewed calls for motorists to maintain a safe distance, reminding drivers that tailgating carries a Dh400 fine and four black points.
The UAE–Germany Business Forum in Munich produced 30 memoranda, agreements and commercial partnerships valued at approximately €9.66 billion. The deals cover energy, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, logistics, aviation, healthcare, agriculture and other priority sectors.
Wizz Air is preparing to restore services to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in late October, with bookings currently appearing from October 25 and October 27 respectively. Its wider regional return covers 12 routes and 49 weekly flights, although the full schedules and operating arrangements remain provisional.
Dubai World Central’s second runway is expected to open by the end of 2027, marking the next major stage in Al Maktoum International Airport’s expansion. Its first expanded phase is planned to provide capacity for 150 million passengers annually in the early 2030s.
Paid on-street parking will begin in JVC District 16 on October 15 under zone P117. Charges will be Dh4 per hour from 8am to 5pm and Dh6 from 5pm to midnight, including weekends and public holidays,