Close to 100 eco-friendly buses are now on Dubai roads.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) says the medium-sized Optare buses are serving 17 routes.
The vehicles are compatible with European emission standards, making them low on fuel consumption.
Each one of the 94 buses can seat 32 passengers and nine people standing.
UAE leaders discuss national priorities, sustainable development
A high-level meeting has been held at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi to discuss key national priorities and future development goals.
UAE issues warning over heavy fog conditions
The UAE weather authorities have issued a red and yellow alert on Wednesday as heavy fog reduced visibility across some parts of the country.
Kazakhstan takes top spot on day four of UAE SWAT Challenge
Team Kazakhstan B has topped the rankings on the fourth day of the UAE SWAT Challenge, securing first place for the Tower Assault Event at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah on Wednesday.
UAE, Finland Presidents review ties, regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed bilateral cooperation with the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, during a phone call on Tuesday.
Dubai announces new desert eco-tourism destination
Dubai is set to welcome a new environmental and recreational destination, the Al Layan Oasis development, spanning one million square metres and built around a large desert lake.
First aid batch from Saqr Humanitarian Ship enters Gaza
The first batch of aid from the Saqr Humanitarian Ship has entered the Gaza Strip, four days after the vessel docked at Al Arish Port in Egypt.
Abu Dhabi launches community-funded building to raise money for scholarships
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have unveiled a AED 9.5 million community-funded building in Al Mafraq that will generate revenue to raise up to 25 full student scholarships or more than 40 partial scholarships annually.
UAE, Iran hold political consultations in Tehran
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE and Iran have concluded the second session of political consultations in Tehran.
Dubai records new tourism milestones
Dubai welcomed 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025, marking a five per cent increase on the previous year and a third consecutive year of record‑breaking tourism growth.
UAE Floating Hospital in Egypt's Al Arish opens dialysis unit
A dialysis unit at the UAE Floating Hospital in Egypt's Al Arish has been opened to treat an increasing number of Palestinian patients with kidney diseases.
UAE launches device to increase organ donation survival rates
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has unveiled an advanced device that keeps organs alive outside the body to ensure it remains in a stable condition until transplantation.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed opens World Health Expo Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has opened the World Health Expo Dubai, the world’s leading healthcare exhibition.
Dubai Press Club reveals expanded programme for Arab Media Summit
The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has unveiled details of the Arab Media Summit 2026, the region’s largest media gathering, uniting media professionals, tech experts, academics, content creators and influencers.
UAE condemns attack on WFP aid convoy in Sudan
The UAE has strongly condemned an attack on a World Food Programme humanitarian convoy in Sudan’s North Kordofan state, which killed and injured several people.
UAE and Egypt Presidents hold talks in Abu Dhabi
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Abu Dhabi.
UAE joins 7 nations in condemning Israel for expanding control over West Bank
The UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have strongly condemned Israel's decision to expand its powers across occupied West Bank.
UAE welcomes US comprehensive peace plan for Sudan
The UAE has welcomed the comprehensive peace plan for Sudan, that's built around five pillars that include immediate humanitarian truce, a political transition to a civilian-led government and a permanent ceasefire.
UAE President congratulates Japan's Takaichi on historic win
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after winning a critical parliamentary election.
UAE issues special coins to mark 5 years of MBZUAI
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has unveiled gold and silver commemorative coins to mark five years since Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) officially opened its doors.
Abu Dhabi expands robotaxi services to more neighbourhoods
Abu Dhabi has expanded robotaxi services to Khalifa City, Masdar City and Rabdan, responding to a growing demand for smart mobility networks and sustainable transport options.
A high-level meeting has been held at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi to discuss key national priorities and future development goals.
The UAE weather authorities have issued a red and yellow alert on Wednesday as heavy fog reduced visibility across some parts of the country.
Team Kazakhstan B has topped the rankings on the fourth day of the UAE SWAT Challenge, securing first place for the Tower Assault Event at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah on Wednesday.
