3 November 20260311 ShareWeather|TransportFog blanketed parts of the UAE this morning, prompting red and yellow alerts. Visibility dropped sharply in some areas, Khaleej Times reports. Abu Dhabi motorists should follow temporary speed limits displayed on electronic road signs. More fog and mist are possible early Wednesday.
3 November 20260311 ShareTransport|TechnologyDubai's delivery bikes are getting cameras and smart monitors to track speeding, harsh braking and dangerous riding. The system is voluntary until 30 June 2027, then mandatory for operators, according to WAM. Delivery companies will receive riding data to help improve safety.
2 November 20260211 ShareTransport|GovernmentFrom 1 January 2027, e-scooter, e-bike and moped users across the UAE will need permits valid for three years. Applications start at age 15, according to Khaleej Times, although Dubai's existing minimum riding age is 16. Designated routes and safety equipment are mandatory.
2 November 20260211 ShareWeather|TransportNovember could be wetter and warmer than usual across the UAE. The National Centre of Meteorology expects rainfall and temperatures to exceed their long-term monthly averages of 6.9mm and 24.8°C. Fog and mist are also more likely during humid mornings. It's a seasonal outlook, not a promise of rain everywhere, but worth remembering when planning early commutes, outdoor weekends or desert trips.
2 November 20260211 ShareTransport|LeisureSharjah has prepared improved access routes to Expo Centre ahead of the International Book Fair, which opens on 4 November. The traffic arrangements cover roads including Al Corniche Street and Al Ittihad Street, with clearer entrances, exits and directional signs. The fair runs until 15 November, bringing 2,673 publishers and exhibitors from 124 countries. Useful news if you're planning a family visit or regularly drive through Al Taawun.
2 November 20260211 ShareTransport|ShoppingIgnoring a vehicle safety recall could soon stop you completing transactions involving that car. New UAE regulations taking effect on 1 January 2027 allow licensing authorities to restrict vehicle-related procedures when owners fail to respond to manufacturer recalls. The restrictions are discretionary, not automatic. Importantly, dealers must repair announced manufacturing defects free of charge. Worth checking whether your car has any outstanding recalls.
2 November 20260211 ShareTransport|BusinessADIPEC starts at ADNEC today, and Abu Dhabi motorists face four days of extra traffic restrictions. Parking at the exhibition centre is limited to permit holders, while trucks face round-the-clock restrictions on Abu Dhabi Island until 5 November. Labour buses have restrictions from 6.30am to 8pm. Free park-and-ride shuttles are available for exhibition visitors, with departures every 20 minutes.
1 November 20260111 ShareTransport|Crime & SafetyDubai Police issued 48,950 fines for driving vehicles with expired registration in the first 10 months of 2026. The penalty is Dh500, four black points and seven days of vehicle impoundment. Police are reminding drivers that registration renewals also help ensure their cars receive essential safety checks. If your renewal date is approaching, check your insurance and inspection requirements before it slips past.
1 November 20260111 ShareTransport|GovernmentNew UAE traffic regulations will limit individual residents to five licensed vehicles from 1 January 2027. The first two fall under the standard provision, while registering or renewing a third, fourth or fifth will attract an additional fee. The amount hasn't been announced, and it's not yet clear what happens to people who already have more than five cars registered. Something for multi-car households to watch.
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.