Sep
2
2026
Al Tayer Motors appointed Kia distributor in the UAE
Al Tayer Motors has further expanded its automotive portfolio with the addition of South Korean brand Kia, while Premier Motors will represent the marque in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain
Al Tayer Motors has been appointed the exclusive importer-distributor for Kia in the UAE, while Premier Motors will represent the brand in Abu Dhabi. The partnership marks a new phase for Kia in the country, with a continued focus on customer care, innovation and long-term growth.
Sep
1
2026
UAE fuel prices rise for September 2026
Petrol increases by 20 fils per litre across all grades, while diesel rises by 50 fils, pushing up monthly running costs for motorists across the UAE
UAE fuel prices for September 2026 have been released by the UAE Fuel Price Committee, with petrol and diesel rates both increasing from August levels. Motorists across the seven emirates will pay more at the pumps in September after the committee raised fuel prices for the second consecutive month.
Aug
31
2026
Two new Emirates Road lanes to cut peak travel times
Dubai motorists travelling from Sharjah towards Wadi Al Amardi are set to benefit from a 5 km road expansion that increases capacity by 33 per cent and is expected to reduce peak-hour journey times by up to 25 per cent
Motorists using Emirates Road between Sharjah and Dubai are set to get a smoother commute following the addition of two new traffic lanes along a 5-kilometre stretch of the major highway. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the expanded section was scheduled to open on August…
Aug
31
2026
Dubai RTA upgrades traffic around six school zones
Road and access improvements benefit more than 10 Dubai schools, with new links, additional parking and traffic-calming measures introduced ahead of the new academic year
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed traffic improvements at six school-zone locations across the emirate, benefiting more than 10 schools. The works were carried out during the summer break to reduce disruption to daily traffic and take advantage of lower traffic volumes, allow…
Aug
20
2026
Dubai robotaxis surpass 4 million km as rollout expands
The programme has completed 7,613 passenger trips and covered more than four million kilometres, with customer satisfaction reaching 97 per cent
Dubai’s autonomous taxi programme has surpassed four million kilometres of operation, as the emirate continues to expand the real-world deployment of driverless mobility. According to Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), robotaxis have completed 7,613 passenger trips since launch. The servic…
Aug
19
2026
Here’s how UAE drivers can get four black points removed
UAE drivers can qualify to have four black points removed by registering for Accident-Free Day, signing the safety pledge and meeting the campaign’s safe-driving requirements on August 31.
Motorists across the UAE have an opportunity to remove four black points from their driving records under the Ministry of Interior’s annual Accident-Free Day, also referred to as A Day Without Accidents. The nationwide initiative will take place on August 31, 2026, coinciding with the first day of t…
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