MARJORIE RADLO-ZANDI

Dubai Metro led the network with 136.5 million passengers, as daily public transport, taxi and shared mobility use averaged 1.9 million trips in the first half of 2026.

Bahrain has joined the Locarno Agreement, strengthening its intellectual property framework and aligning its industrial design protection system with international standards. The move is aimed at supporting innovation, creativity and investment.

The first phase targets autonomous vehicle solutions for ports and airports, with commercial deployment planned by the end of 2027.