Growth and capacity
Ahmed Mahboob, CEO of RTA's Licensing Agency, said more than 1,000 new vehicles are registered in Dubai each day on average, according to a Malayalam-language report by Reporter Live. He linked the growth to the emirate's population and economic expansion.
RTA is also adding technology to testing and has introduced new inspection standards for electric vehicles, ArabWheels reports. The sources reviewed do not describe the EV standards in detail or say where the new centres will be.
What This Means for UAE Drivers
More testing capacity could ease waiting at centres as the vehicle count grows, though ArabWheels notes that the benefit will depend on where the new centres are built and how they operate. EV owners should watch for RTA details on the updated inspection standards before their next annual test. Fleet operators with growing vehicle counts may also want to plan test slots earlier.
Key Facts
- Dubai recorded 196,042 first-time vehicle registrations from January to June 2026.
- More than 1,000 new vehicles are registered daily on average, per RTA's Licensing Agency CEO.
- RTA plans to raise vehicle testing centres from 30 to 35 by 2030.
- RTA has introduced new inspection standards for electric vehicles.
- Centre locations and EV standard details were not given in the sources reviewed.
Sources
- ArabWheels, "What Dubai's 196,042 Vehicle Registrations Mean for Motorists," 19 October 2026
- Reporter Live, "Dubai vehicle numbers surge, RTA expands testing centres," 17 October 2026
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