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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.
The 42nd Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) opened in Abu Dhabi, gathering approximately 2,260 exhibitors from over 170 countries and regions. Key discussions centred on supply chain resilience, energy security, and AI, with major Chinese energy corporations presenting integrated green and digital systems. UAE officials highlighted critical vulnerabilities in transport routes and rising logistical costs across global markets.
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