Ras Al Khaimah has signed a cooperation agreement with Guangdong Province to enhance collaboration in key sectors including manufacturing and technology. The signing was witnessed by Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi and Guangdong Governor Wang Weizhong. The partnership targets digital economy, scientific innovation, smart cities, and tourism.
The UAE has issued Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026 implementing regulations for Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024, effective January 1, 2027. The rules introduce vehicle registration quotas for residents, technical standards for delivery services, and two-year registration renewals for certain light vehicles.
The UAE has introduced a mandatory driving limit restricting motorists from operating a vehicle for more than nine hours within a 24-hour period, effective January 1, 2027. Established under Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026, the regulation applies to all drivers across the country rather than solely commercial or heavy vehicle operators. Authorities aim to enhance road safety by preventing driver fatigue and exhaustion.
Chinese autonomous driving technology firm Westwell has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority to advance autonomous industrial transport. Westwell becomes the first partner for autonomous terminal trucks in the RAKTA Autonomous Vehicle Sandbox. The agreement was signed alongside the launch of Ras Al Khaimah's Framework for Autonomous Mobility.
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