Dubai has taken another step towards autonomous transport with Baidu’s Apollo Go RT6 robotaxi now operating as a fully driverless service for Uber riders. The deployment gives passengers in selected parts of the city access to autonomous rides without a human driver behind the wheel. The service is being operated by New Horizon Luxury Transport and represents the first active deployment of Uber’s multi-partner autonomous vehicle network on public roads. It also brings Baidu’s sixth-generation autonomous vehicle technology into Uber’s ride-hailing marketplace in Dubai. The launch highlights Dubai’s growing role as a testing ground for advanced mobility technology. It also…
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Punjabi music fans in Dubai have something serious to look forward to. Jasmine Sandlas is bringing The Dream Girl Tour to Coca-Cola Arena on September 13, 2026, and if you know anything about her live shows, you already know what kind of night this is going to be. Presented by Pantheon Presents, the concert promises the energy, personality and emotional depth that have built Jasmine a loyal following across the world. Special Gulabi fan moments are planned as part of the evening, giving the show a community dimension that goes beyond a standard concert experience. The Dream Girl Tour Promises…
The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran until further notice, marking a major turn in relations between the two countries. The UAE Foreign Ministry pointed to regional developments it says are undermining regional and international peace and security. Afra Al Hameli, Director of Strategic Communications at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced the decision on Wednesday, while also reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to protecting the integrity of the international financial system and sticking to international law and global standards. The announcement came shortly after the UAE reported detecting two ballistic missiles…
The Dubai International Holy Quran Award has received 20,500 applications from 135 countries for its 29th edition — the largest international participation the competition has ever seen. Applications have come from Arab and Islamic nations as well as Muslim communities across multiple continents, reflecting how far the award’s reach has grown since its establishment. Registration for the 1448H–2027 edition has now closed following the record response. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the competition has steadily built its standing as one of the…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the second edition of its Traffic Safety Film Festival, giving filmmakers, students, and community members a real platform to promote safer behaviour on the roads. The competition comes with cash and honorary prizes worth up to AED300,000, sponsored by Azizi Developments. It follows on from a successful first edition in 2025, which pulled in more than 100 creative entries. The festival uses short films and visual storytelling to get important road safety messages across. The whole idea is to encourage people to follow traffic laws, steer clear of risky driving, and take…