Traffic in the UAE isn't so bad after all.
At least that's according to the TomTom Global Traffic Index, which ranked Dubai and Abu Dhabi 202nd and 396th respectively.
Mumbai took the top spot for the city with the worst congestion, followed by Bogota, Lima and New Delhi.
Motorists in the capital spend around 11 per cent more time stuck in traffic.
Meanwhile, congestion adds 23 per cent more to the travel time for those living in Dubai.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan announces contactless hotel check-in rollout
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced on Tuesday the citywide introduction of a one-time contactless hotel guest check-in solution.
UAE to change Friday prayer timing from January
The UAE will implement a nationwide change to the timing of Friday prayers beginning January 2, 2026, according to an announcement from the country’s religious authorities.
UNESCO hosts high-level talks on ‘information integrity’ at BRIDGE Summit
A high-level UNESCO diplomatic session at the BRIDGE Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi has warned that the erosion of trust in information, fuelled by AI, algorithms and online manipulation, is now a major global challenge affecting governance, democracy and social stability.
Fire breaks out at Al Reem Island construction site
Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority have responded to a fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon at a building under construction on Al Reem Island.
Sri Lankan Army praises UAE search and rescue team
The Sri Lankan Army has praised the UAE’s search and rescue team for its speed, precision and ability to operate in challenging conditions as it continues missions in areas hit by floods and landslides.
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