Dubai issues new laws on government outsourcing and housing registration

The ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, issued several new laws. One law regulates the outsourcing of government services, which includes provisions to boost the hiring of Emirati citizens. Another law requires all shared housing contracts in the city to be officially registered, with lawyers noting that violations could lead to large fines.

Separately, following missile and drone attacks by Iran on Israel, officials in Dubai and the UAE have been emphasizing that the city is safe for residents and expatriates. The Indian consulate in Dubai also set up a 24-hour control room for its citizens due to the regional tensions.