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RAK signs agreement to develop flying vehicle test zone

XPeng-affiliated Aridge will station aircraft and specialist team in RAK for testing

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Cooperation agreement with Chinese company Aridge to develop, test and implement advanced air mobility solutions in Ras Al Khaimah.

When trade routes become geopolitical battlegrounds

Trade routes once chosen for cost and efficiency are shaped by security and risk

A tractor pulls a boat from the sea as commercial vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Aug. 31, 2026. More than 80% of global trade by volume is carried by sea, meaning that disruption at any critical chokepoint can quickly have global consequences.

Dubai approves 80km Fourth Corridor to cut travel time

Dh3.5 billion project to link Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, with 12-lane road, bridges and tunnels

The Fourth Corridor linking Abu Dhabi to Sharjah through Dubai, will 12 lanes in both directions.

E11 lane towards Abu Dhabi to close for 6 days Tuesday

The left lane towards Abu Dhabi will close from September 15 until September 20

The Integrated Transport Centre said the left lane in the Abu Dhabi-bound direction will be closed from Tuesday, September 15, until Sunday, September 20.

UAE traffic: Dubai-Sharjah delays and road closures

Evening rush brings heavy congestion on key Dubai-Sharjah corridors

Minor accidents worsen slow traffic near Dubai airport and Muhaisnah

How Dubai issues 119,000 driving licences in six months

96,400 new licences issued as Dubai expands smart training, testing to improve road safety

How Dubai issues 119,000 driving licences in six months

Dubai diverts Al Safa Street traffic during road works

Traffic in both directions has been moved to new roads running alongside the work zone

The changes are part of the Al Safa Street Development Project, which includes modifications to intersections, entrances and exits and the addition of new traffic lanes.

Running late? Miss your Etihad Rail train, lose fare

Delays of 30 minutes or more allow passengers to rebook or claim a ticket refund.

Passengers are required to arrive at their departure station with sufficient time to complete the boarding process.

Sharjah to close part of Emirates Road for rail works

Overnight partial closure on Dubai–Sharjah route for one week, RTA says

The temporary closure will run from Friday, September 11, until 5am on Friday, September 18, 2026, with traffic affected for four hours each day.

Abu Dhabi cuts speed limit on key road to 100km/h

Limit on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Road will fall from 120 km/h to 100 km/h

The change applies to the section of E311 shown by the transport authority between the approaches around Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street and Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street.

Video: Stopped car triggers Abu Dhabi crashes

Driving while distracted in any form carries a Dh800 fine and four traffic points

Police urged motorists, whenever possible, to continue driving to the nearest exit or other safe location rather than remain stationary in the roadway.

Sharjah-Dubai commuters could see 85% shorter waits

First phase opens in November as Al Taawun project targets one of Sharjah’s busiest routes

The tunnel, being built at Al Taawun Square, will have three lanes in each direction and capacity for about 4,000 vehicles an hour during peak periods.

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