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Dubai Metro turns 17 – Here’s what makes it so iconic

From record ridership to bold expansions, the network reshapes daily commutes

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Sheikh Mohammed unveils a commemorative coin at DIFC station during the Dubai Metro's maiden journey.

Since its first ride in 2009, it has carried billions of passengers, set world records, and expanded into one of the most advanced driverless metro networks in the world.

Dubai Police trains school guards to manage traffic

More than 140 security guards trained to manage traffic during busy school hours

Guards from 35 schools learned how to manage traffic and respond to minor incidents.

Dubai expands Emirates Road with two new lanes

5km upgrade will increase capacity from 12,000 to 16,000 vehicles per hour

The 5km expansion will raise capacity and cut peak-hour journey times by up to 25%.

RTA adds three new areas to Dubai Bus-On-Demand network

Al Satwa, Al Quoz, and Mirdif join the service, taking coverage to 20 areas across Dubai

25.1 percent growth in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025

Are you using the fast lane wrong in Dubai?

Slow drivers, tailgaters and bikers face tighter checks on Dubai’s fast lane

From overtaking etiquette to penalties for not giving way, here’s what every driver should know when driving in the fast lane.

Could these RTA road projects end Dubai’s traffic woes?

New bridges, tunnels and highways: How Dubai plans to beat traffic and cut commute times

From Hessa Street and Al Qudra Road to Dubai Islands and the World Trade Centre Roundabout, the developments are designed to increase road capacity, improve connectivity and significantly reduce travel times.

Dubai unveils ultrafast charging hub for e-taxis

DEWA and DTC begin rollout of more than 200 ultrafast charging points across the emirate

New Muhaisnah facility marks the first step in a 200-plus charger expansion for DTC.

Dubai Police’s safety push for cyclists and riders

Campaign urges workers to follow traffic rules and adopt safer cycling practices.

Dubai Police promotes cycling safety among Drydocks World workers.

Dubai Loop construction begins on underground network

High-speed people-mover aims to slash DIFC–Dubai Mall trips to three minutes

Dubai Loop construction begins: How the high-speed underground tunnel network aims to slash traffic

New Dubai bridges that could cut your commute time

New flyovers and ramps promise faster journeys across Dubai’s busiest corridors

RTA's Hessa Street Project is one of Dubai’s largest road upgrades, designed to ease congestion along one of the city’s busiest corridors

RTA launches Dubai’s first smart bus station

Smart station links Metro and buses with cashless and sustainable travel solutions

The new station introduces a model designed to combine operational efficiency, passenger convenience and environmentally conscious technologies.

Dubai Police complete 1,844 rescue missions in Q1

Fast response, diverse operations highlight high readiness across the emirate

The missions were led by the General Department of Transport and Rescue as part of an integrated system aimed at strengthening public safety and ensuring swift intervention in urgent situations.

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