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Dubai Week: what changed in Dubai this week, and what's worth doing

Dubai News

GPSSA sets out how pension contributions are calculated for government and private employees

GPSSA explains that government pension contributions follow each month's salary, while private-sector contributions stay on the January figure all year.

Today in Dubai

  1. Property01

    New Dubai Municipality law replaces 1961 Order and covers free zones such as DIFC

  2. Schools02

    RTA launches Dubai Student Card combining ID, nol travel and ISIC benefits

  3. Tech03

    DET and Dubai Future Foundation make IP Clinic an ongoing service for Emirati founders

  4. Transport04

    RTA opens 1,650-metre Al Khaleej Street Tunnel linking Infinity Bridge with Deira and Al Mamzar

  5. Transport05

    RTA to launch smart monitoring system for delivery motorcycles, optional until mid-2027

What changed this week

New rules, fees and dates that affect residents. Each card links to the full story.

What's On

Dubai This Week · Week of 12 Nov

Dubai this week: Student Card launch, Al Khaleej Street Tunnel and DIP Holding listing

  1. 01Dubai Student Card launched Nov 11 with nol fares up to 50% off and ISIC benefits
  2. 02Al Khaleej Street Tunnel opened Nov 8, linking Infinity Bridge to Al Mamzar
  3. 03DIP Holding listed on DFM at AED 1.12 a share, raising about AED 1.9 billion
  4. 04Dubai Shopping Festival opens Dec 4 and runs 45 days to Jan 17, 2027
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Special 95 petrol, per litre

AED 4.04-AED 0.24 on OctoberUpdated 31 Oct · UAE Fuel Price Follow-up Committee via WAM

Property sales, last week

2,682+3.4% on the previous weekUpdated 7 Nov · Dubai Land Department

Dubai hotel occupancy

66%Updated 24 Oct · Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism via Dubai Media Office

Value of property sales, last week

AED 7.61bn+3.0% on the previous weekUpdated 7 Nov · Dubai Land Department

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