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# Dubai AV Law - Decision 939 (2026)

Canonical ID: `cc60f175-eed2-4712-93d6-f01e64768fd6`

- **Jurisdiction:** [Global](/locations/global.md) (id: `6753d6b9-d63f-41f8-b672-4d80bdb4dd82`)
- **Kind:** `standard`
- **Status (derived):** in_effect
- **Effective:** 2026-05-12

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.

## Sources (2)

1. https://www.pwc.com/m1/en/services/tax/middle-east-tax-news-alerts/2026/dubai-autonomous-vehicle-law.html
2. https://www.lexismiddleeast.com/news/2026-06-08_13/en

## Status history

- **in_effect** · 2026-05-12 · agent-recon
    - Initial ingestion

## Common questions

### 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.


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