21 October 20262110 ShareTransportFive Dubai roads get new speed limits from 1 November. Al Asayel Street rises from 60 to 80km/h, while Al Mustaqbal Street and Latifa bint Hamdan Street increase to 70km/h. Limits fall by 10km/h on specified sections of Al Rebat Street and Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Street. Watch the signs, especially on familiar routes.
20 October 20262010 ShareHealth|Human InterestA 43-year-old thalassaemia patient in Abu Dhabi no longer needs the blood transfusions he relied on every three to four weeks after receiving gene therapy. Treated through Yas Clinic and the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre, he is now transfusion-independent and remains under medical supervision. A significant personal milestone, and a promising development for specialist treatment in the UAE.
19 October 20261910 ShareTravel|Community|TechnologyDubai International Airport is trialling self-driving wheelchairs that can transport passengers from check-in towards their departure gates. The technology is being tested by dnata in Terminal 1, with possible expansion to Terminal 3. It's not yet a standard passenger service, but it could make independent airport travel much easier for people with limited mobility.
17 October 20261710 ShareHealth|CommunityUAE doctors and teachers are seeing more children with sleep problems, poor concentration and eye strain linked to excessive screen use. Specialists say school phone restrictions are only part of the solution. Keeping devices out of bedrooms, protecting family mealtimes and setting predictable screen limits can help children build healthier habits.
17 October 20261710 ShareEnvironment|Government|CommunityAbu Dhabi has launched a co-ordinated wildlife rescue network to help injured or stranded animals get the care they need. The system will connect government teams, conservation groups, researchers and community members, with digital tracking for rescue and rehabilitation cases. It should make it easier to organise responses when wildlife needs help.
17 October 20261710 ShareCrime & Safety|TechnologyAbu Dhabi Police have expanded the capabilities of Captain Sanad, their virtual police character, to deliver news bulletins, traffic information and weather alerts in multiple languages. The update is intended to make safety and public-awareness information faster and easier to access for the emirate’s diverse community.
17 October 20261710 ShareWeather|Transport|TravelChanging autumn weather is creating fog, rain and reduced visibility across parts of the UAE, with possible consequences for both road journeys and flights. The National Centre of Meteorology has warned of localised conditions, while the General Civil Aviation Authority said some flight operations may face limited delays. Travellers should check airline and airport updates before leaving.
16 October 20261610 ShareShopping|HousingDubai’s retail calendar includes a Dubai Home Festival from 16 October to 1 November, with promotions on furniture, décor and appliances.
16 October 20261610 ShareHealthBurjeel Cancer Institute in Abu Dhabi has introduced targeted radiopharmaceutical treatment for patients with certain metastatic tumours.
16 October 20261610 ShareTravelA new daily, year-round Condor service between Berlin and Abu Dhabi began on 15 October, giving residents a direct travel option between the UAE capital and Germany. The route operates with Etihad through a codeshare partnership and also connects Abu Dhabi travellers to destinations across Etihad’s wider network.