Dubai AV Law - Decision 939 (2026)
[in effect]Global · standard · standard
Jurisdiction
Global
Classification
standard
Status
in effect
Effective Date
May 12, 2026
Primary Sources
2 audited
Statutory Scope & Summary
Dubai Executive Council Decision 939 establishes the regulatory framework for autonomous vehicle activities in Dubai, requiring operators to submit evidence-based safety dossiers including certifications, testing history, and Dubai-specific operational testing.
Covered Sectors & Application Domains
Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries
6 entriesWhat does Dubai AV Law - Decision 939 (2026) cover?
Dubai Executive Council Decision 939 establishes the regulatory framework for autonomous vehicle activities in Dubai, requiring operators to submit evidence-based safety dossiers including certifications, testing history, and Dubai-specific operational testing.
Where does Dubai AV Law - Decision 939 (2026) apply?
Dubai AV Law - Decision 939 (2026) is recorded as a standard applying in Global on the DEPLOY registry.
When did Dubai AV Law - Decision 939 (2026) take effect?
Dubai AV Law - Decision 939 (2026) is recorded as effective May 12, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is Dubai AV Law - Decision 939 (2026) still in effect?
Dubai AV Law - Decision 939 (2026) is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.
What types of robots does Dubai AV Law - Decision 939 (2026) apply to?
Dubai AV Law - Decision 939 (2026) is recorded as applying to autonomous vehicles on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under Dubai AV Law - Decision 939 (2026)?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of Dubai AV Law - Decision 939 (2026): Apollo RT6, Argo AI Self-Driving System, Aurora, Aurora Driver and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.
Primary Sources & Legal Instruments
2 documents- https://www.pwc.com/m1/en/services/tax/middle-east-tax-news-alerts/2026/dubai-autonomous-vehicle-law.htmlOfficial Source
https://www.pwc.com/m1/en/services/tax/middle-east-tax-news-alerts/2026/dubai-autonomous-vehicle-law.html
- https://www.lexismiddleeast.com/news/2026-06-08_13/enOfficial Source
https://www.lexismiddleeast.com/news/2026-06-08_13/en