Weekend digest: New UAE traffic rules, Dh25 million Big Ticket win, an A380 suite at home and more
Dubai: Big changes are coming to UAE roads. New federal traffic rules taking effect on January 1, 2027, will change how long your driving licence lasts, how often you renew your car registration, how many vehicles you can own and even how many hours you can spend behind the wheel. Away from the roads, a Dubai resident is Dh25 million richer, an aviation fan has brought a luxury A380 suite into…
UAE plans to implement new federal traffic rules starting January 1, 2027. These changes will affect driving license validity periods, car registration renewals, vehicle ownership limits, and daily driving time caps. Dubai's Meena Sareen won the Dh25 million Big Ticket jackpot, sharing it with three others. An Indian expat in Dubai also bought a Range Rover Velar.
Four winners each received a 24-carat gold bar worth around Dh95,000. A Dubai man, Arun Rajagopal, has flown the A380 224 times and recreated its living area in his home. UAE school winter break for the 2026-2027 academic year is from December 14 to January 3, with classes resuming on January 4, 2027.
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