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RTA and Union Properties collaborate on regulation and management of roads

Agreement supports the emirate’s vision to enhance traffic safety, improve road service levels, and ensure the delivery of development projects

SANY delivers 18 new fire trucks to Iraq as part of civil defense modernisation

Iraqi Ministry of Interior takes delivery of PM40 fire truck units built on MAN truck chassis

ADNOC Distribution launches region’s largest superfast EV charging hub in UAE, sixth largest in the world

Built under ADNOC Distribution’s UAE Highway Electrification Roadmap, flagship EV Megahub located on the E11 highway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai features 60 high-speed charging points capable of charging EVs from 0 to 80% in around 20 minutes

RTA opens phase 1 of Hessa Street Development Project

This opening enhances traffic flow for vehicles travelling from Al Khail Road towards Hessa Street and onwards to Sheikh Zayed Road

GM shifts focus to personal self-driving with “eyes-off” highway trials

US carmaker begins real-world testing of Level 3-style autonomy, aiming for a 2028 launch starting with Cadillac’s flagship electric SUV

Dubai’s RTA awards contract for major truck rest hubs to boost logistics network

Three integrated facilities will support freight growth with parking, services and driver accommodation across key logistics corridors

Volvo advances hydrogen trucking with real-world testing of high-efficiency combustion technology

New on-road trials signal Volvo Trucks’ push towards scalable, low-emission long-haul transport powered by hydrogen engines

Dubai launches fully driverless taxi service with Baidu’s Apollo Go app debut

New partnership between Dubai Taxi Company and Baidu introduces autonomous ride-hailing, supporting the emirate’s ambition for a driverless transport future

RTA expands licensing opportunities for vehicle testing and registration centres

The initiative is said to aligns with the RTA’s strategy to strengthen public-private partnerships, aimed at driving economic growth in the emirate

Saudi opens doors to empty GCC refrigerated trucks to ease supply chains

New measure aims to strengthen cold chain logistics and speed up regional distribution of perishable goods

RTA continues right-of-way inspections for Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram networks

7,129 field visits and 11 inspection campaigns were conducted to safeguard rail assets and ensure operational safety and compliance with regulations

Uber doubles down on driverless future with $1.25bn Rivian robotaxi alliance

Ride-hailing giant bets on partnerships over in-house tech, targeting tens of thousands of autonomous vehicles across global cities by 2031
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Electric vehicle sales dip globally after years of rapid growth, PwC finds

Sharp declines in China and the United States offset strong European demand, although electric cars continue to gain global market share

Oman’s Sohar Ports debuts electric terminal trucks at its container terminal

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ROX teams up with KEZAD to build Middle East’s first advanced AI manufacturing centre in Abu Dhabi

New facility to begin operations in H2 2026, targeting annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles by 2030, and contribute up to 10% to the UAE’s Operation 300Bn initiative

Dubai plans largest-ever UAE electric bus expansion with 735 vehicles in 2026

Emirate’s Roads and Transport Authority is preparing to significantly expand sustainable public transport network, supporting national climate targets and long-term ambitions for a zero-emission transport system

Nissan to bring all-new Nissan Navara PRO pick-up truck to the Middle East

First China-made Nissan commercial vehicle for the Middle East to feature two powerful ICE variants and carry on the Navara’s rugged and versatile reputation for both commercial fleet operations and retail customers