2 of 3 expats passionate about driving after UAE moveTwo out of three expats develop a passion for driving after moving to the UAE, according to new research released today by Zurich, one of the world’s leading insurance groups. In a survey of 749 UAE expatriate r More… |
'Automatic' option for learner drivers soonLearner drivers in Bahrain could soon be able to choose between a manual and an automatic vehicle for their driving test. Members of parliament approved the proposal yesterday, saying people sho More… |
Shell, KOC launch road safety campaignShell, in partnership with Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), hosted for the second consecutive year their joint road safety campaign titled Seat Belts Save Lives in Kuwait. This campaign seeks to continue raising awareness on road safety issues an More… |
Bahrain sees 9,000 traffic breaches in a weekMore than 9,000 traffic violations have been recorded in seven days in Bahrain, with the majority of offenders being pulled over for using mobile phones while driving. The General Directorate of Traffic registered a staggering number of vi More… |
UAE drivers urged to conduct car checksWith the weather in the country reaching record lows this month, car owners in the UAE should take advantage of the climate to conduct timely inspections ahead of the summer heat, according to experts. “Good brakes slow the rotation of whe More… |
Adnec combats phone use while drivingAbu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) has launched an awareness campaign aimed at preventing usage of mobile phones while driving. “Traffic accidents due to mobile phone usage while driving result in damage to property, serious in More… |
Bosch develops road, vehicle safety systemsGermany-based Bosch, a leading technology and services company, has developed assisting technical systems that work on improving safety and comfort in various vehicles. In a move to making driving safer and more comfortable in the coming y More… |
Clinton backs 'brave' Saudi womenUS Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday praised "brave" Saudi women fighting for the right to drive in the kingdom, but said it was up to Saudi society to determine the way forward. "What these women are doing is brave and what th More… |
Bahrain to get more parking metersBahrain could soon witness a massive increase in car parking meters, with hundreds of new ones about to be introduced across the country. The Works and Interior ministries are planning to privatise the meters, with a specialist company set More… |
Saudi cleric questions women driving banA top Saudi cleric has challenged a ban on women driving, saying women should be allowed more social participation in the kingdom. "Clerics have studied the issue and no one has come up with a (Koran) verse that would fo More… |








