New Insurance Requirements For Delivery Riders To Dubai-RAK Being 15 Mins By Air Taxi; 5 GCC Updates For You

There are new updates taking place in the GCC region almost every other day. To ensure you don’t miss out on important news pieces, we have made a list especially for you. So, with these updates laid out for you, we hope you’re able to stay ahead of some of the most important news from across the region.

GCC Updates

1. New Insurance Requirements for talabat Delivery Riders

talabat, which is a popular delivery platform in MENA, and now introduced a new rule. In fact, a new set of mandatory safety insurance requirements. As such, it is for the fleet partners who operate in the UAE. The aim is to enhance the protection and well-being of the riders.

2. Sharjah Introduces 9 New Euro 5 Emission Standards

Sharjah RTA added nine new buses. These buses will meet the Euro 5 emission standards, which is a part of the broader effort of modernising public transportation in the emirate. The aim is also to reduce environmental impact and air pollution.

3. Saudi Arabia Announces Regulations Transport Rentals

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing in Saudi Arabia has announced requirements for transport rental offices. In fact, the vehicle shelters are a part of their strategic push to help regulate the sector. Additionally, the new rules aim to cover land, sea, and air transportation rentals as well.

4. Dubai – RAK To Be Just 15 Minutes Apart

Reducing travel time between Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, the electric air taxi is set to begin services soon. In fact, it is expected that the services will begin in the first half of 2027. As such, the flying taxi will operate from DXB vertiport to Al Marjan Island.

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5. Dubai Police Introduces New Cars To The Fleet

Mercedes SL 55 AMG, GT 63 AMG & EQS 580 join Dubai Police’s luxury patrol fleet. pic.twitter.com/aCwyWp5d0D

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 28, 2025

Dubai Police has introduced Mercedes SL 55 AMG, GT 63 AMG & EQS 580. And this is not surprising as the fleet has some of the most famous and luxurious cars. They truly have a fleet of some really amazing cars.

So, with these updates listed out, we hope you’re able to keep up with the news pieces from the GCC region.

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