UAE Cabinet

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE to Permit Two-Year Light Vehicle Registrations Starting January 2027

The UAE will allow motorists to apply for two-year registrations for qualifying light vehicles starting January 1, 2027, under Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026. Eligibility requires that vehicles were brand new when first registered, are under six years old, and are individually owned. Approval remains discretionary for licensing authorities, while right-hand-drive vehicles are barred from road registration.

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UAE Mandates Permits and Sets Minimum Age for E-Scooters from 2027

The UAE has issued federal traffic executive regulations under Cabinet Resolution No. 174 of 2026, introducing mandatory permits and registration for electric scooters, electric bikes, and mopeds starting January 1, 2027. Riders must be at least 15 years old to obtain a permit, which will remain valid for three years. The rules also establish vehicle safety equipment requirements and ban micromobility devices from motor vehicle roads.

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UAE Traffic Regulations to Restrict Transactions for Unresolved Vehicle Recalls in 2027

Motorists in the UAE who fail to respond to vehicle recall notices over manufacturing defects could face restrictions on car-related transactions starting January 1, 2027. Under Article 122 of Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026, licensing authorities may block procedures linked to a vehicle identification number. Commercial agents representing auto manufacturers are required to report defect data and provide free repairs.

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UAE Cabinet sets vehicle ownership limits and new licensing rules

The UAE Cabinet has issued Resolution No. 174 of 2026 establishing executive regulations under Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024. The new rules cap individual resident vehicle ownership at five licensed vehicles and impose additional fees for owning more than two cars. Effective January 1, the framework also sets vehicle licence validity and bans the licensing of right-hand drive vehicles.