The UAE is home to one of the most diverse populations in the world, with expatriates making up about 88% of the population. Every year, the country sees a steady influx of visitors, workers, and ...

Sep. 24, 2025 10:13 AM ETBaidu, Inc. (BIDU) Looking ahead, Apollo Go and the RTA plan to expand the fleet to more than 1,000 fully driverless vehicles by 2028, aligning with Dubai's vision to ...

The United Arab Emirates has given Chinese autonomous driving company WeRide the first national license for self-driving vehicles. The permit allows WeRide to test its Level 4 autonomous vehicles on ...

For many expatriates, securing a UAE driving licence quickly is a top priority after moving here. Rather than taking months of lessons, tests, and fees, residents from certain countries can exchange ...

Expats may have to pass new driving tests before receiving their UAE licences under new proposals being drawn up to improve road safety, it was reported on Thursday. Newcomers from countries such as ...

Dubai’s transport authority has unveiled the Smart Yard, a new high-tech initiative to revolutionise the way people take their driving tests. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said in a ...

China’s WeRide has been given the green light to start testing its autonomous vehicles in the UAE, the Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai has announced. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice ...

Baidu said its autonomous ride-hailing platform Apollo Go received Dubai's first autonomous driving trial permit as well as the city's first 50 autonomous driving test licenses. Dubai gave Apollo Go ...

The UAE became the first country to grant a nationwide license for self-driving cars on its roads. China's WeRide will be allowed to operate autonomous self-driving cars, vans, and buses in the UAE.