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Abu Dhabi launches first licence plates for autonomous vehicles
What happened?Abu Dhabi has introduced its first dedicated licence plates for autonomous vehicles, featuring separate designs for commercial self-driving services and testing programmes....
Parking at Dubai Harbour is now cashless as Salik launches automatic parking payments
What happened?Dubai Harbour has introduced a cashless parking system at Harbour West Car Park, allowing motorists to pay parking charges automatically through their...
Dubai Airports Rolls Out 7-Second Baggage Screening as Nearly 3 Million Travellers Expected This July
What happened?Dubai Customs has introduced advanced baggage screening technology and expanded inspection facilities ahead of the busy July travel season at Dubai International...
UAE’s Next Public Holiday Expected on August 25, 2026
What happened?The UAE’s next expected public holiday is Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday, likely to fall on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Who is affected?Employees...
Driving in Dubai? This new Dh2 billion road project could save you up to 18 minutes
What happened?Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the contract for the Dh2 billion Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor Development Project. Who is...
UAE weather: Temperatures to reach 47°C as humid nights and early morning fog continue
What happened?The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast hot and partly cloudy weather across the UAE this week, with temperatures reaching up...
Dubai warns of Dh500 fine for abandoned vehicles this summer
What happened?Dubai Municipality has warned residents against leaving vehicles unattended in public spaces for long periods during the summer travel season, with offenders...
UAE approves new Cultural Heritage Law with fines of up to Dh10 million
What happened?The UAE’s Federal National Council (FNC) has approved a draft federal Cultural Heritage Law introducing stricter penalties for offences involving heritage sites,...
UAE announces four days of official mourning for Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
The UAE has announced four days of official mourning following the passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir of...
Dubai Comedy Festival Returns With Star-Studded Lineup
What happened: The Dubai Comedy Festival announced its first wave of headliners for the 2026 edition, featuring Emmy-winning comedian Vir Das, British comedy...
