Dubai number plate auction raises more than Dh15m

Dubai: More than Dh15 million was raised at the latest Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) auction of distinguished vehicle licence plates, with highest bid of Dh2.3 million going for the number I 44, the RTA said yesterday.

The 64th such auction, which was held last Saturday at Al Mina Hall, Jumeirah Beach Residences in Dubai, saw more than 400 participants, according to Ahmad Hashim Bahrouzyan, chief executive officer of RTA Licensing Agency.

"The total attendance exceeded 400 and the hall was full of potential bidders," he said.

"The total proceeds of the auction reached Dh15.359 million led by the number plate [I 44] which was sold for Dh2.3 million, followed by (E 17) sold for Dh2.1 million, and (G 1111) which fetched Dh1.1 million."