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 entries
What 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.html

    https://www.pwc.com/m1/en/services/tax/middle-east-tax-news-alerts/2026/dubai-autonomous-vehicle-law.html

    Official Source
  • https://www.lexismiddleeast.com/news/2026-06-08_13/en

    https://www.lexismiddleeast.com/news/2026-06-08_13/en

    Official Source