Latest news in United Arab Emirates? September 22nd, 2026
22-09-2026
Key developments and headlines across the United Arab Emirates on September 22, 2026:
Crackdown on Fake Emiratisation: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced it detected 377 cases of bogus recruitment schemes designed to skirt statutory hiring targets during the first half of 2026. Legal action and fines reaching up to AED 500,000 have been issued against 266 private sector companies.
Dubai Eye 103.8Fintech & Banking Expansion: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) granted in-principle regulatory approval to PhonePe for two key payment licences: Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes (RPSCS) and Stored Value Facilities (SVF), clearing the way for the platform’s commercial rollout in the country.
Babushahi.comRegional Maritime & Transit Watch: Authorities and airlines advised travelers and logistics operators to remain alert amid heightened regional security tensions near the Strait of Hormuz. While airports across Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH) maintain standard operations, flight schedules and select maritime cargo lanes are seeing localized adjustments and monitoring.
Gulf NewsNational Infrastructure & Rail Trials: Testing continues along the Etihad Rail passenger network ahead of expanded passenger rollouts connecting Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the Northern Emirates, alongside coordinated feeder route integrations by local transit authorities.
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