Dubai City Guide

(12 October 2026) Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Supreme Organising Committee of the Al Salam Cycling Championship has announced the launch of its 11th edition.

(12 October 2026) His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, congratulated the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on winning the ‘Dubai-it Award’ for Institutions in the Field of Government.

(12 October 2026) The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has announced the doubling of the venture capital fund managed by its investment arm, Oraseya Capital, from AED500 million to AED1 billion.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), met with Nicolas Namias, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of BPCE, one of France’s leading banking groups. The meeting highlighted the UAE’s growing role as a global financial hub connecting international innovation, investment and enterprise.

(12 October 2026) Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, the premier annual gathering dedicated to management and leadership, is set to kick off on Tuesday this week at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together 1,000 key government and private sector leaders in Dubai.

(12 October 2026) Effective September 14, 2026, with full fee exemptions for 29 services The Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MOET) reviewed Cabinet Resolution No. 136 of 2026 concerning the exemption of student inventors and People of Determination in the UAE from certain industrial property service fees.

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library organised a cultural event celebrating the rich heritage of Al-Andalus, bringing together manuscripts, history, and music in an engaging programme. Attracting a wide audience of readers, researchers, and enthusiasts of history and music, the event featured a discussion on the significance of Andalusian manuscripts, followed by a musical evening celebrating the beauty of Andalusian muwashshahat (traditional Andalusian songs).

H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), affirmed that the Law establishing the ‘Dubai Orchestra Foundation’ reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and his belief in the power of culture and the arts to enrich lives and shape the future.

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Law No. (20) of 2026 establishing the Dubai Orchestra Foundation. The Foundation aims to advance the arts and orchestral music in Dubai, strengthen the emirate’s regional and international cultural standing, preserve local artistic heritage, and showcase the UAE’s musical excellence.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), met with Bruce Richards, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of CVC Marathon, a global asset management firm specialising in public and private credit markets. The meeting took place at His Highness’s office.