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Sharjah announces temporary traffic diversion

Diversion will remain in place from June 30 until August 30 during upgrade works

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Road users urged to follow the designated diversions, use alternative routes and comply with traffic signs and road safety instructions to ensure their safety.

Traffic chaos: Karachi eyes first underground metro

Pakistan Academy of Engineering proposes two underground rail corridors to ease traffic

Motorists make their way in a traffic jam alongside a market in the Pakistan's port city of Karachi. File photo

This is why Dubai RTA signs China deals for smart Metro

Partnerships will bring AI to support Metro Blue Line and future rail projects

To explore next-generation rail technologies, the RTA delegation experienced the Shanghai Maglev, one of the world’s fastest commercial train services.

Etihad Rail launches first UAE passenger service

First train will complete Fujairah-Abu Dhabi journey in 1 hour 45 minutes at up to 200kph

Each train will accommodate up to 400 passengers once the full network is operational.

Dubai completes 17km road upgrades in key areas

RTA uses AI and laser technology to maintain roads and improve traffic flow

Comprehensive surveys are conducted across the road network to identify cracks, surface deterioration and potholes.

Dubai RTA launches ‘Aber’ mobile car test from Dh370

New service covers registration renewal, export and vehicle data inspections

Customers can book appointments through Aber website or via the dedicated call centre.

Rafid delivers 170,000 roadside assistance jobs

Sharjah-based provider expands fleet by 100% to meet rising demand

Rafid provides cargo insurance coverage during vehicle transportation operations.

Dubai speeds up public transport with new bus lanes

RTA completes 30% of 14.5km project aimed at easing congestion, improving bus punctuality

RTA says that bus journey times during peak hours are expected to fall by between 24 and 59 per cent on routes using the dedicated lanes.

Sharjah replaces two roundabouts with traffic signals

Traffic diversions begin Sunday as major junction upgrade project gets under way

The temporary traffic changes will take effect on 21 June 2026 and will remain in place throughout the construction period.

Sharjah tops regional safety rankings with 99.7% score

Traffic deaths drop 16 per cent with perfect emergency response rate

Sharjah Police report 99.7per cent safety level in 2025 quality-of-life indicators report

Abu Dhabi eyes MENA's first autonomous bus

Initiative aims to accelerate adoption of AI-powered mobility

The autonomous bus trial represents a strategic milestone towards a future driven by advanced technologies and artificial intelligence in the operation.

New dual tunnel project to ease Sharjah–Dubai traffic

New Al Taawun Road tunnel aims to improve traffic flow and cut congestion

The tunnel is part of a wider infrastructure package valued at Dh750 million

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