The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy aimed at significantly improving travel efficiency in the city. On April 23, 2025, the RTA revealed plans to implement a total of 81 projects and initiatives over the next five years, targeting a reduction in travel time across Dubai by 20 to 30 percent.

This ambitious initiative, known as the Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2030, is designed to enhance the quality of life in Dubai. The RTA aims to achieve several key outcomes, including a productivity boost of 25 to 40 percent, a cost reduction of 10 to 20 percent, and an increase in customer satisfaction by 35 percent. The strategy encompasses six strategic pillars, focusing on aspects such as people happiness, innovative mobility, and intelligent traffic management.

In a statement shared on social media, the RTA emphasized its commitment to establishing a connected and integrated transport ecosystem that supports AI-driven mobility. They stated, “Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out its Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2030 during Dubai Al Week 2025, which aims to strengthen RTA’s global pioneership in AI-driven mobility by establishing an integrated, interconnected ecosystem that enhances the quality of life in Dubai.”

In addition to the new AI strategy, the RTA is actively working on various projects to improve transportation infrastructure. Recently, they completed enhancements in the Al Raffa neighborhood, including a new access point to facilitate better movement within the area.