Dubai Police impounded 218 vehicles and issued 518 traffic fines in October for violations involving excessive vehicle noise across the emirate.
Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said the violations were detected through specialised smart monitoring devices and field inspection teams.
He said the force plans to expand its use of smart technology to detect vehicle noise violations by increasing the number of monitoring devices and installing them at additional locations across Dubai
Dubai Police plans to expand its use of smart monitoring devices to detect noise violations, increasing their numbers and installing them at more locations across the emirate
Motorists seeking to renew a UAE driving licence that has been expired for more than 10 years will be required to undergo theory and practical tests under federal traffic regulations taking effect on January 1, 2027.
The regulation also allows learner driving permits to be issued for up to six months, renewable, compared with the three-month renewable term set out in the previous federal rules.
Both provisions appear in Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026, which contains the executive regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024 on traffic regulation.
Tests for long-expired licence
Article 76, which deals with reassessing and rehabilitating drivers, applies to holders who have not renewed their licences for more than 10 years from the date of expiry.
Dubai Police have arrested 34 people suspected of operating 33 unlicensed nurseries across the emirate, including facilities inside residential buildings and other locations not equipped to care for children.
The nurseries lacked basic hygiene, health and safety standards, exposing children to potential neglect and abuse, police said on Friday, November 6, adding that such environment exposes kids to the "the risks of neglect and abuse".
Many of the facilities reportedly targeted low-income families by offering childcare at lower fees than licensed nurseries. However, they operated without the licences and regulatory oversight required for childcare services.
Dubai's marine transport network is set for a data-driven upgrade as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) rolls out an enhanced Seasonal Network initiative powered by artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. The move is designed to improve service flexibility and respond more efficiently to fluctuating passenger demand during peak seasons, public holidays and major events across the emirate.The summer operating plan, effective in July, is built on an integrated big-data repository tracking passenger numbers, revenue, and occupancy rates. Officials say the system sharpens forecasting accuracy and supports more responsive operational decisions as usage patterns shift throughout the year.
How the AI-led model works?
At the centre of the initiative is an AI-led model.
UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) has launched an oral and dental health screening project for Kindergarten 1 (KG1) students in public schools across the country.
The project, launched with the Ministry of Education and Emirates Health Services (EHS), is aimed at identifying dental and oral health issues before children begin primary school.
Families will be able to take children for the examination at EHS-run government health centres or private healthcare facilities. The screening will check for tooth decay, gum disease and other conditions that could affect a child’s health, development and ability to learn.
Officials said the initiative is intended to make routine dental check-ups part of children’s healthcare from an early age, rather than visits.
UAE residents who experience suspected side effects after taking medicines are being urged to report them to health authorities, as part of a nationwide campaign aimed at improving medicine safety.
The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has launched the 'Speak Up .. Stay Safe' campaign in collaboration with five health authorities, encouraging patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals to share information about possible side effects.
The campaign, announced on Wednesday, November 4, is part of MedSafetyWeek 2026 — a global initiative running from November 2 to 8.
Authorities said reporting suspected side effects can help identify potential safety concerns that may require further investigation, even after a medicine has been approved for use.
How can residents.
Qatar's health authority has recalled all batches of the Clasgen 0.05% eye drops in the country due to manufacturing defects
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) said it found issues related to data integrity and sterile manufacturing processes.
The eye drops are prescription immunomodulatory eye drops used to treat chronic dry eye disease (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) by reducing underlying surface inflammation and helping restore natural tear production.
To ensure residents' health safety, time and again the authority has issued warnings and recalls. Last month, it warned against the use of GastroZero Phyto Fiber Drink GastroKonjac, a slimming product found to contain two undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients
Tests conducted by the ministry’s Drug Quality.
