Road traffic fatalities in the UAE have fallen by 74 per cent since 2011, with authorities attributing the decline to stricter enforcement, advanced technology, improved infrastructure and sustained road safety campaigns.The ministry stated that the progress was driven by a comprehensive road safety framework based on stronger governance, updated legislation, artificial intelligence-powered monitoring systems, continuous infrastructure improvements and nationwide awareness initiatives. Sudden swerving, according to a report by the Ministry of Interior, emerged as the leading cause of traffic accidentsin the UAE last year, responsible for nearly one in six crashes on the country’s roads. The data revealed that sudden swerving, which is often the result of missed.
Ghitha Holding reported a 28 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue to Dh3.4 billion during the first half of 2026, supported by sustained demand across its food and agriculture businesses.Second-quarter revenue rose 34 per cent from a year earlier to Dh1.7 billion, indicating an acceleration in growth during the April-June period. Gross profit increased 11 per cent to Dh666.2 million, supported by the higher revenue base and growth across the group’s diversified operations. Ghitha, a subsidiary of 2PointZero, operates across agriculture, food production, trading and distribution, with businesses spanning dairy, poultry, fresh produce, edible oils and food commodities.
Fresh produce expansion
The group completed NRTC’s acquisition of Taaza, expanding its.
