The Dubai Metro, a vital transportation network for hundreds of thousands of daily riders, is undergoing significant changes in its station names. These updates are crucial for passengers to avoid confusion and ensure they reach their destinations on time, as the renaming process is linked to commercial naming rights agreements facilitated by Dubai’s Roads and...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced its plan to add 637 eco-friendly buses to its fleet following the signing of an AED 1.1 billion agreement during the UITP Global Public Transport Summit. This deal underscores the RTA’s dedication to enhancing public transportation while contributing to Dubai’s sustainability goals. Credit: WAM The new buses...
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a cooperation agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance its digital transformation initiatives. This partnership aims to leverage the latest digital technologies to support RTA’s strategy for transitioning to cloud computing. Credit: ZAWYA Through this collaboration, the RTA seeks to implement advanced digital solutions that...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has successfully completed the rollout of free Wi-Fi service at all 43 bus and marine transport stations throughout the city. This initiative provides passengers with seamless internet access while commuting. The announcement was made on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, as part of a collaboration with telecom provider e& (formerly...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced yesterday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uber Technologies (UBER) and WeRide (WRD). This agreement will initiate pilot operations of autonomous vehicles later this year, utilizing the Uber app in Dubai. During the initial phase, these autonomous vehicles will operate with a safety driver...
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has announced a significant partnership with the American firm Pony.ai to introduce a fleet of robotaxis to the emirate. This initiative marks a pivotal step in enhancing Dubai’s transport options, as the RTA prepares to launch supervised trials of Pony.ai’s self-driving taxis in the latter half of...
The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) has announced plans to complete 57 major road projects by 2027 in an effort to reduce traffic congestion. This initiative comes after a review of the latest plans by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, and aims to...
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, recently reviewed critical road infrastructure projects being developed by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). These initiatives aim to improve traffic flow and mobility throughout the emirate, with a completion deadline set for 2027. During the...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, in collaboration with Etihad Rail, has officially opened a new 1.8-kilometer flyover on Al Yalayis Street. This signal-controlled flyover, which has a three-lane capacity, is designed to improve traffic flow for vehicles traveling to and from Dubai Investment Park. The new infrastructure features a right-turn slip road for vehicles coming...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has received an intellectual property certificate for its innovative solar-powered electric abra. This certification was awarded by the Ministry of Economy, which is the official authority in the UAE responsible for granting intellectual property certificates across various sectors. The achievement serves multiple strategic purposes. It protects RTA’s exclusive rights,...