Sep
29
2026
We rode Etihad Rail before its Sep 30 Abu Dhabi-Dubai launch
Ahead of public passenger operations beginning on September 30, we got an early preview of Etihad Rail’s Abu Dhabi–Dubai service, travelling from Mohamed Bin Zayed City to Dubai Al Yalayis in 68 minutes on the UAE national rail network
Ahead of the start of public passenger operations on September 30, 2026, we had an exclusive preview of Etihad Rail’s Abu Dhabi–Dubai passenger train service, part of the wider UAE rail and UAE national rail network rollout. We boarded the train from Abu Dhabi Mohamed Bin Zayed City Station to Dubai…
Sep
28
2026
RTA Opens Autonomous Vehicle Hub in Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai’s RTA has launched Dubai Mobility Labs at Dubai Silicon Oasis, a next-generation autonomous mobility testing facility supporting 248 scenarios across controlled environments and public roads, with trials already involving Tesla, WeRide and Pony.ai
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai, in collaboration with the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has inaugurated Dubai Mobility Labs at Dubai Silicon Oasis, a dedicated facility for testing autonomous driving and future mobility technologies. RTA describes it as the smartes…
Sep
25
2026
UAE ranks first in GCC for electric mobility readiness
The UAE leads the GCC in electric mobility readiness, ranking 22nd globally in Arthur D. Little’s GEMRIX 2026 index with a score of 53, supported by rising EV adoption, around 2,800 charging stations and long-term electrification targets
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ranked first in the GCC and 22nd globally for electric mobility readiness in Arthur D. Little’s Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index (GEMRIX) 2026, achieving a score of 53 points. The study evaluated 31 global markets across five key pillars: macroeconomic cond…
Sep
17
2026
UAE becomes Freelander’s first International market
The Chery and Jaguar Land Rover-developed premium all-terrain brand will begin its global expansion with an official international launch in Abu Dhabi this September 2026.
Freelander has confirmed that its global expansion will begin with an international brand launch in Abu Dhabi in September 2026, making the UAE its first overseas market. The announcement was made during the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed at an industry event hosted by the Abu Dhabi Investment Offi…
Sep
15
2026
800 hp Mansory Ferrari 812 joins Dubai Police fleet
The Mansory-modified Ferrari 812 Superfast delivers up to 800 hp, accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and reaches a claimed top speed of 345 km/h
Dubai Police has added a Mansory-modified Ferrari 812 Superfast to its luxury patrol fleet, marking the fifth collaboration between the force and German luxury vehicle customisation specialist Mansory. The high-performance patrol car was unveiled on the opening day of Arabian Travel Market at Dubai…
Sep
14
2026
Dubai to host inaugural RailX conference in 2027
The first RailX Dubai Conference and Exhibition will run from May 31 to June 2, 2027, bringing together more than 5,000 participants, 60+ international exhibitors and 70 global speakers focused on rail, infrastructure and future mobility
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will organise the inaugural RailX Dubai Conference and Exhibition from May 31 to June 2, 2027, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Mini…
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