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RTA opens new road cutting travel time by 60%

New 3.5km link boosts capacity by 40% and strengthens connectivity for Dubai Silicon Oasis

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RTA opens Al Rowaiyah Street, a major new 3.5-kilometre corridor that directly connects Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road with Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street.

RTA announces trackless tram, bus and taxi lanes

New projects aim to transform commuting, reduce congestion in Dubai

Dubai's RTA gears up to launch trackless tram in the city to ease traffic congestion

Traffic pushes Dubai commuters onto public transport

Average daily usage rises to 2.2 million as Metro leads growth, shared mobility surges 30%

Dubai Metro leads public transport usage as more commuters ditch cars to avoid traffic congestion

Meet Emirati pioneers leading Etihad Rail first trains

Ibrahim Al Hammadi and Sarah Al Mazrouei lead the UAE’s first passenger rail service

Ibrahim Al Hammadi and Sarah Al Mazrouei lead UAE’s first passenger rail service, marking a milestone in transport and national talent development

Abu Dhabi’s driving school EDC makes mobility push

Emirates Driving Company shifts beyond driver training, aims to expand presence

Heavy vehicle drivers train on a state-of-the-art simulator at Emirates Driving Company, Abu Dhabi.

RTA plans bold moves to keep Dubai moving

Dubai's daytime population increases to 6 million with 10 % vehicle increase annually

The First Interchange on Sheikh Zayed Road, a key gateway to Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa district, stands as a vital artery in the city’s modern transport network.

Big relief: RTA opens major bridge at Al Qudra Road

New 600-metre structure boosts capacity by 191%, cuts delays by more than half

Big relief: RTA opens major bridge at Al Qudra Road Intersection

Abu Dhabi’s driverless future: 120 autonomous vehicles

Abu Dhabi launches full-scale driverless taxi operations across major urban areas

Integrated Transport Centre oversees 120 autonomous vehicles with real-time monitoring

WGS 2026: Dubai RTA issues travel and parking advisory

Free shuttles, dedicated parking and public transport urged as thousands arrive

Madinat Jumeirah access restricted for WGS 2026: What visitors should know

Weekend travel: Metro timing updates and road closures

Plan ahead to avoid delays during weekend events across Dubai

Plan ahead as Al Qudra Cycling Track closes and Dubai Marathon affects Metro timings

Abu Dhabi tightens diversion rules, updates Darb tolls

New permit rules, fines and toll changes aim to boost road safety

Under the revised rules, traffic permits may not be transferred to another party, and any such transfer will render the permit invalid.

RTA cuts commute times by up to 45% across Dubai

Improvements cut travel times by up to 45% and boost road capacity across key corridors

RTA is preparing to implement more than 45 additional traffic improvement measures in 2026 to ease traffic in Dubai.

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