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Less Dubai traffic and faster RTA services: Here's how

Updated AI strategy also targets better bus punctuality, fewer accidents, Dh300m revenue

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The updated AI strategy targets a 3 to 5 per cent reduction in traffic congestion. Photo used for illustrative purposes

Dubai's final World Trade Centre bridge opens today

The final bridge aims to ease congestion and cut travel time from six minutes to one

Dubai's new World Trade Centre bridge opens today: Roads connected, travel times and benefits

Dubai’s BB plate fever rages as CC44 fetches Dh6.721m

RTA’s 121st auction raises Dh65.72m for two, three, four and five-digit combinations

The highest price of the night went to CC44, which sold for Dh6.72 million

Dubai road closures this week: How to avoid delays?

Dubai motorists face lane closures on Emirates Road and near Al Maktoum Airport this week

Three lanes on Emirates Road and the Al Maktoum International Airport Tunnel will close daily until October 31. Here’s what motorists need to know.

Final bridge at Dubai’s WTC Roundabout to open Friday

New 1km bridge slashes Al Majlis Street to 2nd December Street trip from 6 minutes to one

With the opening of the new bridge, RTA will have completed all major works under the project, which include five bridges with a combined length of 5km, at a cost exceeding Dh696 million

Why cities are banning or restricting e-scooters

Dubai steps up enforcement against unsafe riding - here's how other cities are responding

E-scooters offer a convenient and affordable way to travel, but concerns over accidents, reckless riding and pedestrian safety have prompted several cities to introduce bans or tighter restrictions.

Dubai Metro, bus passengers can now use QR code tickets

RTA allows passengers to purchase tickets on phones and scan QR codes at blue Metro gates

Metro passengers can scan their QR codes at the blue entry gates, while bus passengers can validate their tickets by holding their phones over the red nol readers.

KHDA to let Dubai schools change timings to cut traffic

Education Masterplan to ensure more kids go to school walking, cycling or on safe scooters

Flexible school timings in Dubai aim to reduce congestion and improve commutes.

Dubai Loop moves closer to tunnelling in Dubai

Tunnel boring machine assembly and concrete segment casting are now under way

Precast concrete segments are being produced for Dubai Loop, with about 25,000 segments planned for the first phase.

Dubai to ban trucks on several key roads from Oct 1

Restrictions vary by road, with some routes closed to trucks around the clock

The measure formed part of its continuing efforts to improve traffic management, reduce congestion on major roads and increase vehicle capacity on affected routes.

Dubai’s new road could cut a 35-minute trip to 14

New Dubai highway to divert trucks, boost links with Sharjah and Abu Dhabi

The 80km road will connect Al Shanouf Road in Sharjah to Al Faya Road in Abu Dhabi, passing through Dubai.

12 minutes to 3: How Dubai is fixing Al Safa Street

New bridges and tunnels to slash Al Safa travel time from 12 to 3 minutes

The changes are part of the Al Safa Street Development Project, which includes modifications to intersections, entrances and exits and the addition of new traffic lanes.

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