Category: Government & Policy

Government & Policy news and digital analysis from The Nation Middle East, focusing on UAE, Dubai, and the Middle East’s evolving power dynamics.

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From the landmark acquisition of the UK’s Practice Plus Group to the “Udaan” medical education mandate, the Narayana…

By Editorial Desk The Nation // Feb 22, 2026 · 3 min read

Real Estate

The casino opens in 12 months. The prices are up 20%. As the ‘Vegas of the Gulf’ takes…

By Editorial Desk The Nation // Jan 9, 2026 · 5 min read

Government & Policy

The days of revving your engine at 2 AM are over. New ‘acoustic cameras’ have been deployed across…

By Editorial Desk The Nation // Jan 9, 2026 · 4 min read

Opinion

The government has successfully launched the world’s most advanced AI curriculum. But in doing so, they may have…

By Editorial Desk The Nation // Jan 6, 2026 · 5 min read

Capital

Four years after signing the historic CEPA, the UAE and India have smashed their 2030 trade target four…

By Editorial Desk The Nation // Jan 6, 2026 · 4 min read

Government & Policy

For years, the trade-off for freedom was security. You had no end-of-service gratuity, no pension, and no safety…

By Editorial Desk The Nation // Jan 6, 2026 · 5 min read

Government & Policy

The grace period is over. As the Federal Tax Authority activates its AI-driven audit engine for the 2025…

By Editorial Desk The Nation // Jan 6, 2026 · 6 min read

Business & Economy

The age of the plastic bag is ending. As Emaar’s Dubai Square advances its technology fit-out in Dubai…

By Editorial Desk The Nation // Jan 5, 2026 · 5 min read

Government & Policy

The UAE AI curriculum schools 2026 initiative has officially launched, marking a historic turning point for education in…

By Editorial Desk The Nation // Jan 3, 2026 · 6 min read

Business & Economy

The days of “sick care” are over. In 2026, Dubai’s healthcare strategy has pivoted aggressively to “well-care,” turning…

By Editorial Desk The Nation // Jan 3, 2026 · 4 min read