Transport UAE

Dubai opens first driverless taxi control centre, issues landmark permit

News Editor 08/01/2026

Photo Credit: RTA Dubai has taken a decisive step towards fully autonomous mobility with the launch of Baidu Apollo Go’s Autonomous Vehicles Operations and Control Centre, the first such facility established by the Chinese technology company outside China. The 2,000-square-metre centre, located

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Dubai RTA adds four new bus routes, upgrades over 70 services from January 9

News Editor 07/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will roll out four new public bus routes and introduce adjustments to more than 70 existing services starting January 9, as part of a wider effort to improve network efficiency during peak travel hours. The new routes are aimed at easing pressure on busy corridors connecting […]

Transport

UAE aviation sector soars with record 2025 achievements in sustainability and global leadership

Miguel Hadchity 05/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — The UAE aviation sector has reinforced its role as a strategic pillar of the national economy, contributing up to 18 percent of GDP and serving as a global benchmark. A series of major achievements throughout 2025 have strengthened its support for trade, tourism, and logistics while […]

Transport

Dubai’s public transport sets new record with 2.8m riders on New Year’s Eve

Miguel Hadchity 02/01/2026

Image Credit : X/@rta_dubai Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority successfully facilitated the movement of more than 2.8 million passengers during the New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations. Ridership grew by 13 percent compared to the previous year, surpassing the 2.5 million passengers recorded in 2025. The achievement was driven by […]

Transport

UAE flag carrier cements global leadership with record passengers and ambitious 2025 milestones

Miguel Hadchity 01/01/2026

Photo Credit: Emirates Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — Emirates Airlines solidified its status as the world’s largest international airline in 2025, carrying 55.6 million passengers across nearly 180,580 flights, a distance equivalent to circling the Earth more than 29,000 times. Marking its 40th anniversary, the airline outlined a year driven by a clear vision for […]

News Transport UAE

NYE 2026 Dubai road closures: Phased map and travel guide for Burj Khalifa, Downtown

News Editor 30/12/2025

Photo Credit: RTA Dubai is gearing up to welcome 2026 with a large-scale New Year’s Eve celebration, led by the iconic show at Burj Khalifa. With an estimated 2.7 million people expected to move across the city, authorities have rolled out a detailed traffic and transport plan to keep celebrations safe and accessible. The Roads […]

Corporate Transport

MENA business travel soars in 2025, driven by short trips and affordable regional flights, Tumodo report reveals

Miguel Hadchity 25/12/2025

Photo Credit: Tumodo Dubai, UAE — December 2025 —  The Middle East and North Africa region has cemented its status as a global business hub, with corporate travel demand experiencing significant growth in 2025. According to the annual business travel report released today by Tumodo, a B2B travel platform in the region, this surge is […]

News Transport UAE

Drones deployed to enhance Dubai Metro safety and efficiency

News Editor 22/12/2025

Photo Credit: RTA The Roads and Transport Authority has introduced advanced drone technology to inspect Dubai Metro tunnels, marking a major step forward in improving safety, efficiency, and infrastructure monitoring across the network. The initiative, rolled out in collaboration with metro operator Keolis MHI, enables faster and more precise inspections while

News Transport UAE

Dubai: RTA announces traffic diversions in Ras Al Khor for Metro Blue Line works

News Editor 17/12/2025

Photo Credit: Gulfnews Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced new traffic diversions in Ras Al Khor to support the start of construction works for the Dubai Metro Blue Line, a major public transport project aimed at expanding the emirate’s rail network. In an update shared on social media, the RTA confirmed that several […]

Kuwait Transport UAE

AD Ports Group and Kuwait Ports Authority forge partnership to develop Shuaiba Port container operations

Miguel Hadchity 16/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — In a move to strengthen maritime trade ties, AD Ports Group, a global leader in integrated trade, industry, and logistics, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kuwait Ports Authority to jointly explore the development and operation of container facilities at Shuaiba Port. The signing […]

News Transport UAE

Ras Al Khaimah Sets 80km/h Radar Speed Limit on Shamal–Rams Road

News Editor 20/11/2025

Ras Al Khaimah Police have confirmed that radar enforcement on the Shamal–Rams Road is now set at 80km/h, aligning with the speed limit signs posted along both sides of the route. The update supports the Ministry of Interior’s broader goal to strengthen road safety across the UAE. Police said the limit is intended to keep […]

News Transport UAE

Dubai parking fees rise 51% under new variable tariff system

Nishitha Rachel 10/11/2025

The cost of parking in Dubai has climbed significantly this year, with the emirate’s average hourly tariff rising 51% to Dh3.03 following the rollout of a new variable parking system in April 2025, according to Parkin’s latest Q3 earnings report. The new structure, designed to manage demand and improve parking efficiency, has notably reshaped commuter […]

News Transport UAE

UAE Traffic Update: Major Morning Gridlock Grips Highways Across Emirates

News Editor 03/11/2025

Commuters across the UAE faced a challenging start to the week as severe rush-hour congestion brought traffic to a crawl on major highways leading into Dubai. Motorists travelling from Sharjah, Ajman, and other northern emirates reported significant delays, with real-time traffic data confirming widespread slowdowns across several key routes. The heaviest congestion was

Kuwait News Transport

Kuwait Dissolves Roads Authority, Refers Officials to Disciplinary Court

News Desk 25/09/2025

Image Credit: AFP Kuwait has disbanded its Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport and referred several of its current and former officials to the State Audit Bureau’s disciplinary court over alleged financial irregularities, local daily Al Qabas reported on Wednesday. Minister of Public Works, Dr. Noura Mohammed Al Mashaan, confirmed that the referrals followed […]

Transport UAE

Bridge expansion set to ease traffic to Terminal 1 in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2025

As airport capacity soars Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has awarded a contract to expand the main traffic access bridge to Terminal 1 of Dubai International Airport. The move comes amid a sharp increase in passenger numbers, with the airport handling over 92 million travellers in 2024, according to Dubai Airports. The project, launched in […]

Aviation Transport

UAE moves closer to commercial eVTOL air taxis as Archer Aviation completes first Midnight test flight in Abu Dhabi

Arnold Pinto 07/08/2025

In peak summer conditions Archer Aviation has completed the first test flight of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Midnight, at Al Bateen Executive Airport, marking a major step in the UAE’s plans to introduce commercial air taxi services. The flight, carried out under summer conditions in Abu Dhabi last month, is part […]

Transport

Dubai opens major tunnel to cut travel times and boost traffic flow

News Desk 04/08/2025

On key east–west corridor A new 800-metre traffic tunnel has opened on Umm Suqeim Street as part of Dubai’s effort to upgrade key transport corridors amid rapid urban expansion and population growth in the Arabian Gulf emirate. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority said the four-lane tunnel in each direction, located near Al Barsha South Street, […]

Transport UAE

Dubai Metro ventilation and cooling systems get an overhaul

Arnold Pinto 25/07/2025

As UAE summer temperatures soar Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has completed the second phase of a major upgrade to ventilation and air conditioning systems across Dubai’s metro network, in a move aimed at sustaining operational performance and commuter comfort during the Arabian Gulf region’s harsh summer months. The works, which were carried out across […]

Automotive Logistics Sustainability Transport

Nissan opens the UK’s first shared electric truck charging hub

Arnold Pinto 24/07/2025

To cut freight emissions Nissan has opened the United Kingdom’s first on-site shared charging station for electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs), marking a significant step in efforts to reduce emissions across the automotive supply chain. The £1.4 million facility, located at Nissan’s Sunderland manufacturing plant in northeast England, will support a fleet of 25 electric

Aviation Sustainability Transport

Stratospheric solar drone passes major safety test in Germany

Arnold Pinto 21/07/2025

Ahead of 2026 flight trials A solar-powered high-altitude drone designed to fly at the edge of space has passed a critical ground test, marking a key step in its development for environmental monitoring and communications. The aircraft, named HAP-alpha, is being developed by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) and is expected to begin low-altitude flight […]