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UAE child car seat rules 2027: Age, height requirements and

Parents in the UAE should understand the latest child car seat regulations before the new federal traffic rules come into effect on January 1, 2027 ....

Dubai Police issue over 27,000 traffic fines in October,

Dubai Police recorded 27,756 traffic violations in October 2026 through smart traffic monitoring systems as authorities intensified efforts to ....

Dubai announces new system to track abuse, bullying in

Dubai's private education sector is set to introduce an automated system to manage safeguarding concerns in the first quarter of 2027. The ....

Dubai Police offers free Esaad cards: How to enter

Dubai: Dubai Police is giving residents an opportunity to win a free Esaad card through a new online competition aimed at promoting road safety ....

Construction begins on four pedestrian bridges in Al Dhafra

Construction has started on four new pedestrian bridges at key locations across Al Dhafra Region in Abu Dhabi to improve road safety, pedestrian ....

UAE traffic rules 2027: When can children sit in the front

Children in the UAE will be allowed to sit in the front passenger seat of a vehicle if they are older than 10 years or at least 145cm tall, under the ....

New UAE traffic rules for 2027: What changes for drivers,

The UAE will introduce a series of updated traffic regulations from January 1, 2027, covering e-scooter permits, driving-hour limits, licence ....

UAE Launches New Tool to Report Medicine Side Effects

New Digital Platform Makes Reporting Easier The UAE has introduced a new digital service called EDE DAWA to help residents report suspected side ....

RTA completes road repairs on E311, E611, 3 other routes

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed road repairs and maintenance works covering 20 kilometres across five major routes in ....

UAE’s new 2027 traffic rules set 9-hour driving limit in

Drivers in the UAE will be subject to a maximum driving limit of nine hours within a 24-hour period under new federal traffic regulations coming into ....

UAE Sets Minimum Age of 15 for E-Scooter Riders Under New

New E-Scooter Regulations Begin in January 2027 The UAE is introducing new regulations for electric scooters and other personal mobility devices, ....

UAE allows authorised doctors, essential workers to exceed

Doctors responding to medical emergencies and drivers of certain essential service vehicles in the UAE may exceed speed limits by up to 40km/h on ....

Dubai to introduce smart monitoring system for delivery

Dubai is preparing to introduce a smart monitoring system for delivery motorcycles, requiring delivery companies to install tracking devices and ....

UAE Motorists Could Face Transaction Restrictions for

Vehicle Owners Urged to Respond to Recall Notices Motorists in the United Arab Emirates are being reminded to take vehicle recall notifications ....

UAE Food Companies Face Fines of Up to Dh500,000 Over

New Rules Aim to Improve Packaged Food Nutrition The UAE has introduced new regulations to control the levels of sodium, sugar and fat in selected ....

Driving without a licence? Ajman Police warn of risks,

Ajman Police have launched a new awareness campaign highlighting the dangers and legal consequences of driving without a valid driving licence. The ....

Dubai Police warn against drowsy driving after truck

Dubai Police have urged motorists to avoid driving when tired or sleepy following a truck accident on Emirates Road (E611). The incident occurred ....

UAE driving tests: Why scoring 75% may still not be enough

Learner drivers in the UAE could fail their practical driving test despite scoring at least 75 per cent if they commit a dangerous mistake. The new ....