Pilot service operates with a ‘safety driver’ ahead of full driverless launch in early 2026 Ability to book a WeRide autonomous vehicle through the Uber app Service available in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah Launch supports Dubai’s Self-Driving Transport Strategy to convert 25% of journeys to autonomous modes by 2030 Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 11th December 2025: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the launch of the pilot public Robotaxi service As of Today on the Uber app in Dubai, delivered in collaboration with WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technologies, and Uber Techno

United Arab Emirates (3rd December 2025) – Emirates Gold, one of the UAE’s most trusted and established precious metals refineries, has entered into a strategic partnership with Joyalukkas, the world’s favourite jeweller, to introduce an exclusive collection of certified 24-karat gold bars for consumers and investors across the UAE and the wider region. The signing ceremony was held at the private office of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Bin Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, marking an important milestone in the evolution of gold craftsmanship and retail innovation. The agreement was formalised in the presence of His Highness, Chair

Dubai, UAE, 12th December, 2025: The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, today confirms that Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been re-elected as President of the FIA, following the election of his Presidential List by the General Assembly in Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan. President Mohammed Ben Sulayem now begins his second four-year term, having overseen a period of significant renewal and stabilisation for the organisation since his initial election in 2021. Over the past four years, the FIA has undergone a wide-ranging tran

Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini: The Union marked a historic turning point that propelled the UAE into a new era of comprehensive development His Excellency Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, stressed that the 54th Eid Al Etihad tells the story of a nation that believed, from its very beginning, that the unity of its people is the foundation upon which a country capable of shaping the future with confidence and strength can be built. Since its day one, Al Hussaini said, the Union marked a historic turning point that ushered the UAE into a new era of comprehensive development, firmly establishing a leader

Excelling in Debate, Collaborative Writing and other academic challenge rounds Featuring a prestigious Ipaca Scholars Award win Gaining first-hand insight into life at Yale University Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 24, 2025: Five young Bloom World Academy (BWA) scholars recently returned from the World Scholar’s Cup Tournament of Champions 2025 at Yale University having earned an impressive seventeen medals across Debate, Collaborative Writing and individual challenge rounds. This achievement reflects the school’s commitment to nurturing confident, globally minded learners who thrive in rigorous academic settings. Compet

TBWARAAD has appointed Hadi Abou Khzam as Managing Director for Nissan United MENA. The strategic hire signals a bold new chapter for the agency’s flagship automotive hub, which serves as the integrated marketing engine for Nissan and INFINITI across the Middle East and North Africa. In his role, Khzam will drive the evolution of Nissan […] The post TBWARAAD appoints Hadi Abou Khzam as MD for its flagship automotive hub appeared first on Campaign Middle East.

Saudi Arabia-based contech WakeCap has acquired Brazil’s Trackfy, a workforce safety and operational intelligence platform serving major industrial clients. Founded in 2017 by Hassan Albalawi and Ishita Sood, WakeCap specialises in wearable tech solutions that provide real-time monitoring for contractors and project managers, reducing risks and improving efficiency on construction projects. The acquisition expands WakeCap’s global footprint into Latin America, establishing Brazil as its new regional headquarters, and extends its platform beyond construction into operations and maintenance, allowing clients to manage projects through the full facility lifecycle. Last May, WakeCap raised $28 million in investment. Press release: WakeCap, the sensor-powered project intelligence and controls platform trusted by the world’s most complex construction and oil and gas projects, announces its acquisition of Trackfy, a workforce safety and operational solution for industrial companies. The acquisition underscores the Saudi company’s commitment to expanding its global reach, diversifying product capabilities, and deepening customer relationships across the construction and industrial lifecycle. WakeCap’s expansion comes at a time when global infrastructure investment is surging, with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia alone investing nearly $1 trillion in construction and urban development. Aligned with the ambitions of Vision 2030 to create safer, smarter, and more sustainable built environments, WakeCap’s ability to bridge Silicon Valley innovation, Saudi-scale delivery and now Brazilian reach uniquely positions the company at the intersection of AI, IoT, and industrial transformation. Beyond expanding into Latin America, with Brazil as the new LATAM HQ, the Trackfy acquisition allows WakeCap to support clients long after construction is complete. By adding operations and maintenance capabilities, WakeCap can stay with projects from the build phase through to daily industrial operations, offering a single connected solution across the full lifecycle of a facility. This approach significantly increases the long-term value the company delivers to its customers. “Trackfy brings both regional expertise and product capabilities that perfectly complement WakeCap’s vision to put workers first, make jobsites safer, and bring clarity to the world’s most complex construction projects,” said Dr. Hassan Albalawi, Co-Founder and CEO of WakeCap. “WakeCap’s ability to capture and act on real-time jobsite data is critical for high-performing project controls, and this acquisition fuels our next stage of growth as we expand our global footprint, increasing the value we deliver to customers through richer insights, faster reporting, and greater operational efficiency. This is a strong cultural fit, and we are excited to welcome the Trackfy team to WakeCap.” “WakeCap’s mission has always been to solve the construction industry’s most urgent problems through data, software, and IoT, while Trackfy has done the same across the operational core of industrial environments,” said Tulio Cerviño, CEO of Trackfy. “Joining forces enables us to scale our technology, expand into new regions, and serve customers across the full lifecycle of industrial projects. This move is more than just an acquisition – it’s a big step toward the realisation of a shared vision: to build the global standard for smart operations and industrial intelligence.” The acquisition will combine WakeCap’s expertise in global construction technology with Trackfy’s strength in industrial operations. WakeCap transforms how construction projects are managed through live, site-wide visibility across workforce, safety, productivity, and progress. Its technology protects and empowers jobsite workers, transforming construction sites into a safer and more reliable place to work. With more than 150 million labour hours tracked and deployments across $120 billion in active projects – including Aramco, NEOM, Qiddiya, and King Salman Park, as well as global projects in the UAE, US, Brazil and Japan – WakeCap is setting the standard for how data drives performance, safety, and accountability on the jobsite, leading to data-driven business decisions and reduced insurance costs.

DXB handled 63.8 million bags in the first nine months, up 6.2 per cent year-on-year, with 90 per cent delivered within 45 minutes The post Dubai International sees record quarterly traffic in Q3 2025 appeared first on Gulf Business.

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For many travelers, the most stressful part of planning an international trip isn’t booking flights or choosing hotels, it’s dealing with visas. Despite being a critical requirement, visas are often misunderstood, underestimated, or left until the last minute. Travel professionals who regularly assist international travelers, such as the team at Jashan Tourism, a Dubai-based travel consultancy, frequently see trips disrupted not because of travel itself, but due to avoidable visa-related mistakes. Here’s what travelers around the world commonly get wrong, and how to avoid it. 1. Assuming a Visa Is “Easy” Because Others