Transport UAE

Sharjah public parking grace period explained: What drivers should know

News Editor 23/01/2026

Photo Credit: Gulf News Motorists in Sharjah who need to make a quick stop for groceries, medicines or other short errands may not need to pay for a full hour of parking. Sharjah Municipality has clarified that a 10-minute grace period applies across public parking spaces in the emirate. The

Transport

Dubai Metro’s Burj Khalifa-Dubai Mall station to undergo major capacity expansion

Miguel Hadchity 16/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has entered into an agreement with Emaar Properties to significantly expand the Burj Khalifa-Dubai Mall Metro Station. According to the Emirates News Agency, the project is a direct response to sustained ridership growth and aims to accommodate large crowds during major […]

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UAE traffic alert: Multi-vehicle crash causes heavy delays on Sheikh Zayed Road near Global Village

News Editor 14/01/2026

Photo Credit : Gulf News Commuters across Dubai and Sharjah faced major disruptions during the morning rush hour on Wednesday after multiple traffic incidents caused severe congestion on key arterial roads. Major accident on Sheikh Zayed Road The most significant delays were reported on Sheikh Zayed Road, where a multi-vehicle collision brought traffic to a […]

Saudi Arabia Transport

Saudi Arabia ceases import of poultry and eggs from France and Poland due to bird flu outbreaks

Maria Rabbani 09/01/2026

France and Poland, two major countries from which Saudi Arabia imports its poultry and eggs, have been struggling with a major outbreak of the avian influenza since quite some time now. Saudi Arabia has been left with no other option but to place a temporary ban over the import of poultry and eggs from France […]

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 at Dubai Science Park, was inaugurated on Thursday by Mattar Al Tayer, Director

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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 […]

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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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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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 […]