Etihad Rail launched its first passenger service in July 2026. For businesses running corporate car rental and vehicle leasing programmes across the UAE, the question is simple: does this change anything for your fleet?
Dubai’s newly introduced 5% VAT on Salik toll gates and Parkin parking services went live on June 1, 2026, alongside the removal of cash parking meters. For corporate fleets, these seemingly minor fee adjustments create massive administrative expense drift. Here is how to regain absolute control over your fleet’s financial bottom line.
Many UAE companies rely on ad-hoc car rental for day-to-day mobility, then discover that hidden fees, extras and admin time quietly inflate the real cost. This article explains where those costs hide, when to move from short-term rental to structured corporate vehicle leasing, and how to control spend without slowing operations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE.
