Dubai Police has reportedly started training officers to use a flying motorbikes that will be introduced to the service by 2020.
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Dubai RTA to open registrations for $5 million self-driving challenge
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced the opening of registration for the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport. 0 1960
RAK Police ramps up Smart City push
Ras Al Khaimah has introduced cameras equipped with facial and car plate recognition technologies to monitor the roads in the emirate, local media reported.
Infiniti’s new tech to help UAE motorists drive safely
Arabian Automobiles has highlighted the unique safety features of the all-new Infiniti QX50. The new feature, which is a Drive Assist technology, helps users drive total confidence.
RTA job calls now on Dubai Careers App
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has endorsed ‘Dubai Careers App’ as an official platform for offering vacancies.
Abu Dhabi transport arm digitises more than 90% of services
The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a number of online services as part of its digitalisation plan to facilitate transactions, WAM reported.
Dubai gears up for last mile of self-driving transport challenge
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled the shortlisted finalists of the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport and announced that the finalists in the four categories will be awarded $5 million in October 2019.
Free WiFi coming to Dubai taxis soon
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and du are set to embark on a joint project to fit all taxis in Dubai, about 10,800 cabs, with free Wi-Fi service.
Dubai-based tech unicorn secures $200 million in fresh funding
Middle East ride-hailing company Careem had reportedly secured $200 million in fresh funding from existing investors, Reuters reported.
Volvo’s planned driveless car is a bedroom on wheels
It presents four potential uses of autonomous driving vehicles – a sleeping environment, mobile office, living room and entertainment space – which all reimagine the way people travel.
Global carmaker seeks to redefine the future of road safety in UAE
Volvo Cars reviewed the main challenges around the introduction of autonomous technology calling for a new global road safety standard and highlighting how autonomous vehicles can safely communicate with all other road users.