The partnership supports Dubai’s vision of delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that cater to future aspirations and bolster strategic goals
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) to strengthen collaboration across mobility, real estate, and logistics services. The agreement aims to facilitate data exchange and co-develop unified digital services that are secure, user-friendly, and efficient, fully aligning with Dubai Government’s vision of delivering customer-centric public services.
Read more: AE: Dubai Land Department-RTA partnership: How will it change real estate, mobility?
If you ask many city government leaders how to win the hearts of citizens, the answer might very well be “potholes,” or, more specifically, fixing them.
“Potholes not only tell you about the state of your infrastructure,” noted a Harvard researcher in 2019, “they also tell you about the nature of participation in your city.”1 A city that fixes a pothole promptly is not just responsive, its constituents feel empowered to engage with government.
As the UAE accelerates its vision to become a global leader in smart cities and sustainable innovation, VinFast presents the VF 8 as a game-changing solution for modern urban mobility. With Dubai and Abu Dhabi spearheading advancements in artificial intelligence, autonomous technology, and clean energy, the VF 8 aligns seamlessly with the nation's strategic direction.
Designed as an all-electric SUV that blends luxury with intelligence, the VF 8 offers a seamless mobility experience that caters to both the tech-savvy and environmentally conscious consumer. Standout ADAS features-including highway and city driving assistance, forward collision warnings, emergency braking, and driver drowsiness alerts-provide peace of mind on every journey. Equipped with a future-ready over-the-air update capability, the VF 8 is built to navigate the evolving urban landscapes of tomorrow.
This expanding definition of critical infrastructure reflects a broader national strategy that integrates public safety, smart city technology, and digital resilience under one umbrella
While many see cybersecurity as a matter of protecting data locked away in servers and for law enforcement agencies in the UAE, it’s increasingly becoming a matter of protecting people in their daily life.
Speaking at the FutureSec Summit 2025, hosted by Khaleej Times in Dubai, Dr Hamad Khalifa Al Nuaimi, Telecommunications Specialist at Abu Dhabi Police, explained how artificial intelligence is already embedded in the emirate’s traffic systems, and how it's reducing accidents before they happen.
Read more: AE: How AI-powered traffic cameras are making roads safer in Abu Dhabi
Zaha Hadid Architects unveils Plans for Khalid Bin Sultan City
Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled the masterplan for Khalid Bin Sultan City, a new chapter in Sharjah’s urban evolution and the latest in a long-standing collaboration with BEEAH Group. This follows an announcement from 2013 when the studio was first commissioned to design BEEAH’s headquarters, envisioning a fluid, dune-like structure shaped by the UAE’s desert context and engineered for net-zero emissions. That building, completed in 2022, set a new standard for sustainable architecture in the region as it attained LEED Platinum certification, and it remains a benchmark for environmentally intelligent design.
Read more: Zaha Hadid Anchors Smart City Masterplan in Sharjah, UAE, with shaded Oasis Spine