Further steps are being taken to turn Sharjah into a safer and more sustainable place for communities.
The emirate is working on new architectural design standards for its streets and neighbourhoods.
The plans will ensure better access to public transport and help improve pedestrian safety.
Streamlining roadworks and introducing eco-friendly construction standards are some of the other priority areas.
UAE pledges $500m in humanitarian aid for Sudan at US donors’ conference
The UAE has pledged $500 million in humanitarian assistance for Sudan, as international efforts continue to address the worsening crisis caused by the country’s ongoing civil war.
Dubai to launch self-driving pod network
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled an autonomous electric transit system that officials say could transform urban travel and help ease congestion across the emirate.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan announces Museum of the Future biodiversity lab
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, has announced a new Life and Biodiversity Laboratory, as part of efforts to promote conservation science and protect species from extinction.
Dubai agrees partnership to develop underground transport network
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit on Tuesday, signed a partnership with the US-based The Boring Company to begin work on a new underground passenger transport system known as the Dubai Loop.
UAE leaders welcome guests to World Governments Summit 2026
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages welcoming guests to the World Governments Summit 2026, running from February 3 - 5 under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’.
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