Dubai: A sharp rise in the number of vehicles on UAE roads and a surge in newly issued driving licences have contributed to a significant increase in road accidents in 2025, according to Ministry of Interior (MOI) open data analysed by RoadSafetyUAE. The country recorded 853,411 new vehicle registrations in 2025, up from 779,276 in 2024, while 558,191 new driving licences were issued, compared to 504,377 in the previous year. This rapid expansion in road users has coincided with a notable rise in road incidents. Roads get busier The UAE saw 6,014 major road accidents in 2025, a 23% increase compared to 4,898 in 2024. The number of people injured or killed also rose 20% to 7,947, up from 6,618 a year earlier. RoadSafetyUAE says the figures clearly reflect the impact of increased traffic density, driven by sustained population growth and rising mobility demand across the country. New drivers The growing number of new drivers is also emerging as a key factor.…