UAE Corporate Tax: The Federal Tax Authority set 30 September 2026 as the deadline to file and pay 2025 corporate tax returns via the Emirates Tax digital services platform, urging taxpayers to keep supporting records to avoid penalties. Dubai Logistics: RTA and Dubai Police announced truck movement restrictions across Dubai from 1 October 2026 (with Emirates Road exempt), alongside an awareness campaign and guidance on permitted routes and rest stops. UN Crime Congress: Abu Dhabi opened the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, with the UAE backing the Abu Dhabi Declaration and pledging up to $5m over five years to turn it into measurable action. Anti-Drug Cooperation: Nigeria’s NDLEA signed an MoU with the UAE’s drug enforcement authority to boost intelligence-sharing and joint operations along the Nigeria-UAE drug corridor. Cybersecurity: For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, independent domain security census defaults.exposed is offering its A-Grade Playbook free until 31 October 2026, highlighting low DMARC adoption rates. Business & Trade: Dubai Chambers’ Dubai Business Forum – China will bring Chinese tech and logistics leaders to Dubai to accelerate trade and investment ties. Energy Investment: Azerbaijan secured a final investment decision for the Absheron gas and condensate field expansion, with Abu Dhabi-based XRG involved. Sports Business: Manchester City’s reported guilty verdict in a Premier League financial rules case raises the risk of major sanctions, with the club insisting it will appeal.