Keeping up with the updates from across the region is no easy task. To ensure you are always ahead of the news, we have made a list of some important updates from across the UAE. From Dubai to Sharjah, here’s a list of some updates that we think you will find useful. Read on!
UAE Updates
1. Sharjah Airport Targets 25 Million Passengers By Next Year
Sharjah Airport Authority is moving ahead with an AED2.4 billion expansion. It is aiming to achieve over 25 million by2027 end. The airport recorded traffic of 11.6 million passengers. This was for the first nine months of 2026. As it happens, the investment programme has been designed to strengthen the operational capacity of the airport.
2. flydubai To Resume Services To Skopje International Airport
flydubai will resume services to Skopje International Airport from April 2027. These services will restart on April 1st, abd the route will be available thrice a week. It will offer the Dubai-based carrier direct flights to North Macedonia. As it happens, the premium Business Class and Economy Class services will be available on this route, which will be operational on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
3. UAE Allows Doctors & Essential Workers To Exceed Speed Limits
UAE has allowed doctors authorised to respond to medical emergencies and certain essential service vehicle drivers are allowed to exceed the speed limit. Yes, they can do so by 40km/h on roads outside built-up areas. These exemptions apply to three types of traffic violations. This is under a ministerial decision setting out the circumstances in which they can exceed the limit.
4. Horlicks Chocolate Launches “Good Sips Only” Truck Activation
Horlicks has introduced its new Chocolate flavour to the UAE. This is through its ‘Good Sips Only,’ which is a mobile truck activation. It targets customers aged 8 to 25 years old. The truck would be parked at Dubai Knowledge Park, City Walk, Dubai Academic City, DAMAC Community, and Ripe Market.
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5. UAE President Marks UAE Flag Day At Qasr Al Hosn
To mark Flag Day, I was honoured to raise the UAE flag at Qasr Al Hosn alongside 55 accomplished individuals from various sectors, representing the 55 years of our Union. As we reflect on the journey begun by the late Sheikh Zayed and his fellow Rulers, we look with confidence to our people, whose ambition and determination will continue to drive the UAE’s progress and prosperity.
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) November 3, 2026
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan raised the UAE flag at Qasr Al Hosn. This was on the occasion of the UAE Flag Day. In fact, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum have also posted about the occasion on X.
With these updates laid out for you, we hope you’re able to take note of them and stay ahead of these developments.
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FAQs
When is the UAE Flag Day?
UAE Flag Day is celebrated on November 3rd across the UAE.
flydubai will resume flights to which destinations?
flydubai will resume services to Skopje International Airport from April 2027.
