Parkin, the largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai, has submitted a formal request to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) seeking adjustments to parking tariffs and the seasonal card structure.

The Dubai-listed company confirmed in a statement to the Dubai Financial Market that the proposal was made in mid-February 2026 and, if approved, would increase the weighted-average public parking tariff.

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• Measures aimed at reducing price arbitrage
• Better alignment with the variable pricing system introduced in 2025

Parkin said the proposals are designed to preserve the existing discount framework while promoting long-term fairness for customers, the company and the RTA.

The RTA has acknowledged receipt of the proposal and will conduct a detailed review before seeking guidance and final approval from Dubai’s Executive Council.

What happens next

The proposal is now under review by the RTA. Any tariff changes would require final approval from Dubai authorities before implementation.

For motorists, this means potential further adjustments to public parking costs in the months ahead, particularly for seasonal cardholders and long-term users.

Motorists in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) will soon need to budget for on-street parking, as a new ticketless, fully digital system prepares to go live across the community.

Managed by Parkonic, the initiative introduces a time-based pricing structure and integrates directly with drivers’ Salik accounts for automatic billing, marking a significant shift from traditional parking models in Dubai.

The official activation date has yet to be confirmed.

Tiered parking fees

Under the new regulations, parking charges will apply from Monday to Saturday, with free parking on Sundays and public holidays.

The hourly rates are structured as follows:

• Dh4 per hour: 8am to 4pm
• Dh6 per hour (peak): 4pm to 8pm
• Dh4 per hour: 8pm to midnight

The higher evening tariff is designed to manage demand during peak hours, particularly in mixed-use residential and commercial zones.

How the cashless system works

Unlike conventional paid parking zones in Dubai, DSO will not have:

• Physical ticket machines
• Cash payment options
• QR code payment points

Instead, the system operates entirely through digital number plate recognition.

Drivers will have two payment options:

1. SMS Parking

Motorists can send an SMS to the number displayed on signage to initiate a parking session.

2. Automatic Salik Deduction (Default Method)

If no SMS session is activated, the system will automatically deduct the parking fee from the vehicle’s Salik account upon exit.

The vehicle’s Salik account is the default payment method unless SMS payment is successfully initiated.

Advice for drivers without Salik card

The parking policy applies to all vehicles, including those belonging to People of Determination (POD).

Drivers without a Salik account, or those with insufficient balance, are advised to use the SMS payment option. Failure to pay may result in:

• Fines
• Possible enforcement measures, including blacklisting

Salik deductions remain subject to the toll operator’s standard terms and conditions.

What residents and visitors should do

With activation pending, residents and regular visitors to Dubai Silicon Oasis are encouraged to:

• Ensure their Salik account is active and sufficiently funded
• Familiarise themselves with the tiered rate structure
• Monitor official announcements from Parkonic for the confirmed start date

The move reflects Dubai’s continued push toward smart city infrastructure and automated mobility systems, while also reshaping parking habits in one of the emirate’s fastest-growing communities.

Residents across the UAE have been urged to immediately stop using several health supplements and a laboratory product after the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) ordered their withdrawal from the market.

In four urgent circulars, the regulator announced the recall and ban of three food supplements and one medical product, citing safety concerns including unapproved ingredients, contamination risks and quality defects. The authority warned consumers not to purchase the named products, particularly through online sales platforms.

Businesses have also been instructed not to advertise, distribute, store or sell the affected items in pharmacies, medical warehouses, health shops or via e-commerce channels in the UAE.

Products that residents are advised to avoid

In its first alert, the EDE warned against an unauthorised supplement marketed as “Super Immune+”, stating that it contains unapproved ingredients, including dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE), molybdenum amino acid chelate, and boron citrate. The product was neither registered nor legally imported into the UAE.

A second circular ordered the withdrawal of “WoundVite”, sold under the brand ZEN NUTRIENTS, after authorities identified the presence of a novel food ingredient not authorised under European regulations. The supplement had not undergone regulatory assessment in the UAE.

In a third notice, the EDE referenced a safety update issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), coordinating with disease control authorities, regarding the recall of certain batches of “Rosabella Moringa Capsule” due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Separately, specific batches of the laboratory product “Isotonac-4” were recalled following a reported quality defect. The manufacturer and supplier have been instructed to implement an immediate withdrawal.

Public advisory

The EDE urged residents to verify the registration status of supplements and medical products before purchase and to avoid buying unverified health products from unofficial online sellers.

Consumers who have purchased any of the named items are advised to discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional if they experience any adverse effects.

Authorities continue to monitor the market to ensure consumer safety and prevent the circulation of unauthorised health products.