Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has launched an updated AI strategy covering 41 areas across its agencies, targeting more than AED 300 million in annual added value over two and a half years. The plan aims to shift 50% of RTA operations to Agentic AI, with specific targets across congestion, customer wait times, and accident reduction. Read more →

Dubai Municipality has overhauled planning rules for Al Satwa, permitting taller mixed-use buildings along external roads and replacing villa-only zoning on internal plots. A new incentive scheme allows consolidated sites of 1,000 square metres or more to build up to eight floors with a floor area ratio of 3.5. Read more →

Etihad Rail sold 120,000 tickets in the first 30 days after its national passenger network officially launched on 30 September 2026, connecting Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid, and Fujairah. Stations in Liwa, Madinat Zayed, and Al Dhafra Region are set to open in the coming months. Read more →

Dubai Police have arrested a six-member gang behind a AED 2.6 million cryptocurrency fraud, recovering both stolen cash and digital assets after tracing wallet movements across the blockchain. The suspects used an unlicensed exchange and decentralised wallets to evade detection. Read more →

The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced November 2026 fuel prices. Diesel is AED 4.75/litre, Super 98 is AED 4.16/litre, Special 95 is AED 4.04/litre, and E-Plus 91 is AED 3.97/litre. These prices reflect a monthly review. Read more →

The Central Bank of the UAE has fined an unnamed foreign bank branch AED 200 million after examinations found serious, repeated failures in its AML, sanctions, and compliance frameworks. The bank's CEO and head of compliance were also penalised individually and must undergo fit-and-proper reassessments. Read more →

Arabian Center has completed a mall-wide renovation in Dubai's Al Mizhar neighbourhood, adding new facades, lighting, elevators and refurbished visitor amenities. The centre stayed open throughout and will host a UAE Flag Day community event from 3 to 7 November. Read more →