Dubai maintains a cautious attitude towards commercial gambling; a digital-first regulatory framework will be implemented.

The UAE will implement a commercial gambling regulatory system starting from 2026, with Dubai breaking the complete ban and adopting a cautious strategy of "rules first, digital priority", managed by the Federal General Commercial Gambling Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). This policy adjustment is not

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