31 October 20263110 ShareTransportDrivers on the Abu Dhabi–Al Ain Road (E22) will face diversions and reduced speed limits from 31 October until 30 January 2027. The affected sections will drop from 160km/h to either 140km/h or 120km/h. There is also a temporary right-lane closure on E12 towards Saadiyat Island until early Monday, 2 November.
31 October 20263110 ShareTransport|LeisureDubai Ride will close parts of Sheikh Zayed Road, Lower Financial Centre Street and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard on Sunday, 1 November, from 3am to 9.30am. Dubai Metro will start at 3am to help participants get there. Drivers have been advised to use Al Wasl Road, Al Khail Road and other designated alternatives.
31 October 20263110 ShareTransport|Petrol|InflationGood news for anyone filling up in November. Petrol prices are dropping by 24 fils per litre across all three grades from 1 November. Special 95 will cost Dh4.04, Super 98 Dh4.16 and E-Plus 91 Dh3.97. Diesel falls slightly to Dh4.75. That saves Dh14.40 on a 60-litre petrol fill compared with October.
30 October 20263010 ShareHuman Interest|Community|LeisureDubai artist Sharan Budhrani has spent years living with muscular dystrophy, but his condition has not stopped him from creating art and writing poetry. Now 36, he is sharing his experience in a book called Chasing Kites, due to launch on 6 November. His message is about determination, creativity and refusing to let disability define a person's ambitions.
30 October 20263010 ShareTransport|CommunityPalm Jumeirah residents are getting two new pedestrian bridges near the Shoreline and Golden Mile buildings. Construction has started, and the RTA says the bridges could serve around 16,000 residents. The aim is safer walking access between residential, commercial and tourist areas, particularly where crossing busy roads is currently inconvenient.
30 October 20263010 ShareCrime & Safety|Community|TechnologySharjah's Child Safety Organisation is warning parents about AI-generated fake images being used to bully, threaten and blackmail children. Families are being urged to review privacy settings, limit access to children's photographs and report suspicious activity. Suspected child abuse or exploitation can be reported through the UAE-wide 800 700 helpline.
30 October 20263010 ShareTransportEtihad Rail sold 120,000 passenger tickets in its first month after the national service launched on 30 September. The network currently serves Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid and Fujairah. Next up are Madinat Zayed and Liwa, with stations scheduled to open on 30 November. Inter-emirate rail is beginning to become a regular travel option.
30 October 20263010 ShareTransportNight drivers heading from Dubai towards Sharjah should expect temporary restrictions on Emirates Road (E611) from 30 October to 15 November. Etihad Rail infrastructure works will affect the route between 1am and 5am daily, including the area around Maleha Street and Sharjah Mosque. Allow extra time and follow diversion signs.
30 October 20263010 ShareEnvironment|Leisure|Crime & SafetyThe tanker oil spill off Umm Al Quwain has been contained, with authorities reporting no fresh leakage and a noticeable decline in pollution. Beaches in Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah have faced precautionary closures while clean-up continues. Officials say market fish and drinking water remain safe. Beachgoers should check local restrictions before heading out.
29 October 20262910 ShareEducation|Human InterestAn 11-year-old Egyptian girl has won Dh500,000 at the Arab Reading Challenge in Dubai after reading more than 60 books. Mayar Mohammed says she wants to use the money to help build a library at her school. With more than 40 million students participating in this year's competition, her winning idea is to help other children discover books too.