What are the latest news in United Arab Emirates? September 1st, 2026

The major national developments, policy changes, and events across the United Arab Emirates on September 1, 2026:Fuel Price Adjustments The UAE Fuel Price Committee’s updated retail prices for September take effect today: ANI News

• Super 98: AED 3.80 per litre (up from AED 3.60 in August) ANI News
• Special 95: AED 3.69 per litre (up from AED 3.49) ANI News
• E-Plus 91: AED 3.61 per litre (up from AED 3.41) ANI News
• Diesel: AED 4.30 per litre (up from AED 3.80) ANI News

New Excise Tax on Vaping Liquids A new minimum excise price policy issued by the Ministry of Finance takes effect today. It establishes a minimum excise price of AED 1 per millilitre (mL) on e-liquids and electronic smoking products alongside existing tobacco taxes to enhance market compliance and discourage consumption. Arabian Business+ 1Academic Year Reopening & Traffic Enforcement Schools across the country are fully in session for the 2026–2027 academic year with over 1.2 million students returning. Police and transport authorities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have deployed enhanced school-zone radar monitoring, dedicated bus-lane enforcement, and staggered drop-off schedules to manage morning peak traffic flows. Magzter+ 1Etihad Rail Network Progress Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched dedicated feeder bus routes connecting Metro stations to newly developed rail hubs as Etihad Rail enters its final operational testing phase ahead of public passenger operations. angelindubaiMajor Exhibitions & Business Summits Middle East Energy 2026 kicks off today (September 1–3) at the Dubai World Trade Centre, hosting more than 1,900 exhibitors from over 150 countries focusing on energy infrastructure and power solutions. Big News Network.com