RTA Dubai News – Roads, Transport & Traffic Updates

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

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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.

Aerial taxi drill in Dubai: What residents should know

Dubai vertiport drill to test emergency response and coordination

Strategic exercise to assess readiness for Dubai’s future air taxi network

See Dubai Police adds new supercar to fleet

800hp Ferrari joins Dubai Police fleet in fifth Mansory collaboration

Dubai Police unveils its new 800hp Mansory Ferrari 812 patrol car.

One dead, 14 injured: Sharjah Police warn on tailgating

Traffic cameras, crash footage used to highlight dangers of driving too close

Sharjah Police camera footage shows dangers of tailgating on busy roads.

Illegal transport violations fall 57% in Dubai

RTA conducts 1.6 million inspections, with illegal transport violations falling 57%

More than 1.6 million checks carried out in first half of 2026 as compliance improves across key transport sectors/

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

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

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 Metro: Which stations have been renamed?

Onpassive Metro Station to get a new name as RTA signs 10-year naming rights agreement

Several stations on the Red and Green lines have been renamed in recent years as part of Dubai’s Metro Station Naming Rights Initiative.

Dubai Police seize 13,657 e-scooters in 8 months

Riders face action for using roads, pavements and non-designated areas

Dubai Police seize 13,657 e-scooters for traffic violations in 8 months

Dubai RTA nol cards now sold at Al Ansari branches

New partnership gives Dubai residents and visitors another way to buy nol cards

Dubai nol cards now available at Al Ansari Exchange branches – here’s where you can get one.

New Dubai bridge cuts DWTC journey times to just 2 mins

Two-lane bridge serves traffic towards Al Mustaqbal Street and Za’abeel Palace Street

The bridge carries traffic towards Al Mustaqbal Street and Za’abeel Palace Street, providing a more direct route through one of the city’s busiest commercial districts.

Dubai delivery riders receive free meals at rest areas

UAE Food Bank and Deliveroo join initiative to support riders during the summer heat

Meals distributed daily at designated rest areas at bus and metro stations.

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