Walk back to a car that has been sitting outside in Dubai or Abu Dhabi in July and the first few seconds can be brutal. The steering wheel is difficult to touch, the seats feel scorching and the air inside can seem far
Renewing car registration in the UAE is usually straightforward, but the process can stall if the vehicle needs an inspection, the insurance has not been updated in the traffic system, or unpaid fines are still attached to the file. For most owners, the
If your Dubai driving licence is restricted to automatic cars but you now want to drive a manual, you do not need to start the licensing process again. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has a dedicated service to change an automatic UAE
Already have a driving licence from your home country but cannot exchange it directly for a UAE licence? Dubai’s Golden Chance route could save you from completing the normal training programme before your first test attempt. Under the current Dubai Roads and Transport
Getting a UAE driving licence in 2026 involves more than booking a few lessons and taking a road test. You normally need to open a traffic file, complete an approved eye test, train through an authorised driving school and pass the required theory
Dubai’s car-sharing demand is strongest across a mix of dense residential districts and major employment hubs, according to new usage data released by UAE car-sharing company Udrive on 18 August 2026. Karama, Al Nahda, Dubai Marina and Al Rigga are among the busiest
Kuwait has announced a safety recall for selected Range Rover, Defender and Discovery SUVs after a potential fault was identified in the driver’s airbag connection. The Kuwait Land Rover airbag recall was announced by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 3 August
Nissan has fully revealed the all-new Tekton, a new C-segment SUV that will be exported from India to markets across the Middle East and Africa. The model made its world premiere in Mumbai on 9 July 2026, while Nissan Middle East now lists
A long summer drive in the UAE can be deceptively easy to plan. Put a destination into the navigation system, fill the tank or charge the battery, load the family and leave. The car, however, is being asked to work in conditions that
The Freelander 8 has been spotted testing on UAE roads as the revived brand prepares for its first international market launch in Abu Dhabi in September 2026. Two lightly camouflaged SUVs were photographed during hot-weather validation, matching Freelander’s earlier confirmation that Middle East