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Uber Ras Al Khaimah: 24/7 Taxi & Limo App Now Live
Uber Ras Al Khaimah is officially live. RAKTA signed a deal with Uber on April 27, 2026, enabling 24/7 taxi and limousine bookings through the app with digital payments — making RAK the fourth UAE emirate on the platform.
3 May 2026
Etihad Rail Stations: Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Fujairah
Etihad Rail has confirmed the locations of its first 11 passenger stations, spanning Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Fujairah. The 900 km network will be the UAE's first nationwide passenger railway, with trains reaching 200 km/h and a target of 36 million passengers annually by
7 Mar 2026
Etihad Rail Passenger Stations: All 11 UAE Stops Confirmed
Etihad Rail has officially revealed seven new passenger station locations, bringing the total confirmed stops to 11 across the UAE. The newly announced stations include Al Sila, Al Dhannah, Al Mirfa, Madinat Zayed, Mezairaa, Al Faya, and Al Dhaid — completing the national rail
12 Jan 2026
Etihad Rail Passenger Train to Launch in UAE in 2026
The UAE has confirmed that Etihad Rail's passenger train service will launch in 2026, cutting Abu Dhabi–Dubai travel time to just 30 minutes. The national railway will connect 11 cities across all seven emirates and is projected to add AED 145 billion to the UAE economy over 50
15 May 2025
Dubai's Self-Driving Taxi Trials with Baidu Apollo Go
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority is deploying 50 Baidu Apollo Go self-driving taxis in an official trial ahead of a full autonomous ride-hailing rollout in 2026 — part of the emirate's goal to make 25% of all trips driverless by 2030.
21 Apr 2025
Dubai's Variable Parking Rates: What You Pay in 2025
Dubai's Parkin introduced variable parking rates on April 4, 2025, charging more during morning and evening peak hours across four zones. Here is the full breakdown of what drivers now pay in Zones A, B, C, and D during peak and off-peak times.
22 Mar 2025
Etihad Rail Business Class Cabins: First Look
Etihad Rail has given the public its first glimpse of the luxury business class cabin planned for its upcoming UAE passenger train service, revealing eight cream-leather seats arranged airline-style in two rows of four — though the company notes the design is a mock-up that may
20 Nov 2024
Etihad Rail Reveals Abu Dhabi–Dubai Train Travel Times
Etihad Rail has confirmed the Abu Dhabi to Dubai passenger train journey will take 57 minutes, with routes to Al Ruwais (70 min) and Fujairah (105 min) also announced. Trains reach 200 km/h and carry over 400 passengers across first, business, and economy classes.
15 Oct 2024
WeRide and Uber to Launch Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi
WeRide and Uber are launching a self-driving robotaxi pilot in Abu Dhabi before year-end 2024. Riders will be able to hail WeRide's autonomous vehicles directly through the Uber app, marking a milestone for the UAE's push to become a global hub for autonomous mobility.
27 Sep 2024
Dubai Public Transport Hits 361M Riders in H1 2024
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority recorded 361.2 million riders across public transport, shared mobility, and taxis in the first half of 2024 — a 6% increase over H1 2023 — with daily ridership averaging 1.98 million users.
12 Aug 2024
Etihad Rail Passenger Service: UAE Train Network Guide
Etihad Rail passenger service is set to launch in 2026, connecting 11 cities and regions across the UAE from Al Sila to Fujairah. Here is everything confirmed so far about routes, travel times, train specs, on-board amenities, and the cross-border link to Oman.
29 Jul 2024
Dubai Mall Parking Fees: New Salik Charges from 2024
Dubai Mall introduced paid parking from July 1, 2024, using Salik's barrier-free plate-recognition system. Weekday visitors get 4 free hours; weekend visitors get 6. Charges then apply to Grand, Cinema, and Fashion Avenue lots — while Zabeel and Fountain Views remain free.
18 Jun 2024