MOBILITY & AUTO

Sharjah announces road closure and traffic diversion from Aug. 16

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: Motorists in Sharjah should prepare for a temporary road closure from Sunday, Aug. 16, as authorities carry out improvement works at a key city intersection. The...

Dubai motorists can get free car checks until Aug. 23

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Drivers in Dubai can have their vehicles inspected at no cost through Aug. 23 under a summer road safety campaign...

UAE travellers face more flight changes across key routes

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Travellers flying from the UAE are facing continued changes to airline schedules as carriers cancel some regional services, extend route...

Dubai opens 820m cycling bridge linking Al Mamzar and Al Khawaneej

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Dubai has expanded its cycling infrastructure with the opening of a new 820-metre bridge connecting Al Mamzar and Al Khawaneej...

Dubai adds electric shuttle service with direct Metro connections

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Commuters in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) and Uptown Dubai will have a new public transport option beginning Aug. 1, as...

Planning an Etihad Rail Trip? Here’s What Opens Next

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Nearly one month after launching passenger services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, Etihad Rail is preparing for the next phase...

Abu Dhabi launches new bus routes linking passengers to Etihad Rail

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Passengers travelling on the Etihad Rail passenger network now have additional public transport options after Abu Dhabi introduced...

Liwa and Zayed City join Etihad Rail network before festival season

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: Etihad Rail will open its new passenger stations in Liwa and Zayed City on Nov. 30, 2026, bringing forward...

Dubai approves five-year plan to expand walking, cycling and e-scooter network

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has approved a five-year plan to expand the city’s soft mobility network, aiming to...

What it’s like to ride Dubai’s autonomous taxi

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai’s new driverless taxi is now more than a tech showcase. It is a public service, and the first...

Ajman to launch sensory taxi for autism support

AJMAN, United Arab Emirates — The Ajman Transport Authority has signed an agreement with the Emirates Autism Society to launch and operate a sensory...