Jun

3

2026

RTA serves 8.2 million riders during Eid Al Adha

RTA’s Eid Al-Adha ridership rose to 8.2 million from 7.6 million a year earlier, highlighting growing demand for public transport and mobility services as Dubai’s population surpasses four million residents

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recorded a total of 8.2 million riders across its public transport Dubai network during the Eid Al-Adha holiday in 2026. The figures cover the period from May 25 to May 29 and reflect how heavily residents and visitors continue to rely on the city’s transp…

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A group of people boards a modern red and white city bus on a sunny day. The bus, marked "Dubai," is parked at a bus stop, suggesting a public transportation setting. People appear relaxed and organized.
Two high-performance sports cars—one silver and one blue—race side by side under clear skies, capturing intense speed and competition as Yas Marina Circuit launches the Mercedes-AMG experience.

Jun

2

2026

Yas Marina Circuit launches Mercedes-AMG experience

The international Formula 1 circuit and Emirates Motor Company have partnered to create a long-term Mercedes-AMG driving platform in Abu Dhabi, headlined by the 577hp AMG GT 63 Coupé

If you’re an AMG fan, this is the kind of news you’ve probably been waiting for. Yas Marina Circuit has teamed up with Emirates Motor Company to roll out a dedicated Mercedes-AMG driving experience and it’s not just a short-term thing. The idea here is to build something long-lasting. Instead of a o…

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Jun

1

2026

Changan Becomes Global Partner of Portugal Football Team

Changan Automobile has become the Official Global Partner of the Portugal National Football Team, leveraging football’s massive reach across MEA to boost brand visibility and promote its growing NEV lineup.

Chinese automotive giant Changan Automobile has officially announced a global partnership with the Portuguese Football Federation, becoming the Official Global Partner of the Portugal National Football Team. The move comes at a time when Changan global expansion is gaining pace, particularly across…

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Changan Automobile official global partnership announcement with Portugal holding soccer jersey and car model.
Close up of a person refueling a car with a blue petrol pump nozzle at a UAE fuel station for a regular refuel.

Jun

1

2026

UAE fuel prices for June 2026: Petrol rises, diesel drops

If you're a Toyota RAV4 owner who spent AED 500 on Special 95 petrol in May, the same driving would cost approximately AED 539 in June, reflecting the fuel grade's 7.9% month-on-month price increase.

As the UAE moves into the peak summer period, motorists across the country will once again feel the impact of rising fuel costs. The latest update confirms that UAE fuel prices June 2026 have increased for all petrol grades, while diesel prices have moved in the opposite direction. The announcement,…

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May

25

2026

UAE’s largest Volvo showroom opens on Sheikh Zayed Road

Al-Futtaim Volvo opens Volvo’s largest flagship showroom, reflecting Scandinavian design, premium experiences and electric mobility, with capacity for 15 vehicles including the all-new ES90 sedan

Volvo Cars has opened its largest Volvo showroom in UAE on Sheikh Zayed Road through Al-Futtaim Group. Rather than feeling like a conventional dealership, the new Volvo showroom Dubai is designed to reflect the brand’s Scandinavian philosophy, using natural materials, soft lighting, and a layout tha…

  • GCC
Volvo dealership showroom in the UAE featuring premium automotive retail, vehicle sales and customer service facilities
A uniformed man takes a photo of a white car on a tow truck under a clear blue sky. The scene depicts roadside assistance on a suburban street.

May

18

2026

RTA records nearly 10,000 random parking cases in 2025

Nearly 10,000 illegal parking violations recorded within Road Right-of-Way areas in 2025, as part of efforts to improve traffic safety, mobility, and Dubai’s urban appearance.

In an effort to preserve Dubai’s urban appearance and enhance traffic safety, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that it recorded 9,753 cases of random parking within urban areas and Road Right-of-Way zones during 2025. Vehicles found in violation were towed and impounded at Lehbab Ya…

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