Dubai Metro: UAE’s Etihad Rail operator Keolis appoints Yoen Dupuis as CEO ahead of passenger service launch | World News

[ad_1] Yoen Dupuis named Keolis CEO to drive UAE’s National Etihad Rail Services / Image: file If you’ve taken the Dubai Metro or Tram lately, you’ve experienced Keolis’s clockwork precision. Now, the global leader in shared mobility is entering a fresh chapter. The group has officially appointed Yoen Dupuis as the new CEO for its […]

Dubai Metro mega-expansion 2026: Burj Khalifa Station to get massive 65% capacity boost | World News

[ad_1] Dubai is making its most crowded Metro Station bigger and faster / Image: file Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Emaar Properties, has officially launched a major upgrade of the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station, one of the busiest and most strategic stops on the city’s metro network.The decision comes after […]

Dubai’s Palm Monorail halts service indefinitely: 5 best alternative routes to get around Palm Jumeirah

[ad_1] Dubai Palm Monorail Suspended Indefinitely for Maintenance: 5 Best Alternative Routes You Need to Know Dubai’s iconic Palm Monorail, the first monorail in the Middle East and a key people-mover on Palm Jumeirah Island, has suspended operations indefinitely for essential maintenance work, leaving locals and tourists alike in transit limbo as the route connecting […]

Dubai New Year’s Eve: Metro to run 43 hours non-stop as road closures roll out; check timings | World News

[ad_1] Dubai Metro will run non-stop for 43 hours on New Year’s Eve as phased road closures begin across Downtown Dubai from 4pm/ Image: RTA As Dubai prepares for one of the world’s busiest New Year’s Eve celebrations, authorities are rolling out an expansive, tightly coordinated transport and traffic plan designed to handle millions of […]

Dubai metro new rules for Eid Al Etihad: Timings, luggage rules and routes explained | World News

[ad_1] Dubai Metro eases Eid travel with clear luggage rules / Image: File The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has released a comprehensive guide to navigating Dubai’s public transport and parking zones during the upcoming 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) holiday weekend, spanning from Saturday, November 29, through Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The core […]

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed shares video revealing a day in the life of Dubai Metro | World News

[ad_1] Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed shares video showing Dubai Metro’s punctual trains, orderly operations, and commuter experiences/Image: X His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, offered a glimpse into daily life on the city’s Metro this Saturday, sharing a video that showcases how […]

Dubai traffic alert: Road to Centrepoint Station closed as metro blue line work begins | World News

[ad_1] Dubai’s Metro Blue Line construction near Centrepoint Station has begun, causing traffic diversions, while two new marine stations open/Representative Image Dubai is advancing its vision of a smarter, more connected city with two major transport projects now underway: the construction of the Dh20.5-billion Dubai Metro Blue Line and the launch of two new marine […]

Dubai travel alert: DXB warns of lane closures near terminals 1 and 3 from September 5 to 7, expect delays | World News

[ad_1] Dubai International Airport warns of traffic delays at Terminals 1 and 3 from September 5–7 due to nearby road works/Representative Image With many residents planning trips for the upcoming long weekend public holiday, DXB’s advisory highlights potential travel challenges due to road works affecting key access routes. Passengers heading to the airport during this […]

UAE: Dubai Metro adds new direct route to ease peak hour congestion on Red Line | World News

[ad_1] Dubai’s RTA launched a new peak-hour direct metro service from Centrepoint to Al Fardan Exchange to ease Red Line congestion/Representative Image In an effort to ease commuter pressure during rush hours, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new direct metro service from Centrepoint Station to Al Fardan Exchange Station. Operating during […]

In just six months, Dubai’s transport system carried more people than the entire US population | World News

[ad_1] Dubai Metro and taxis accounted for over 62% of public transport rides in the first half of 2025, with May being the busiest month at 68.8 million rides/ Image: File Dubai saw 395.3 million public transport rides in H1 2025, up 9% from 2024. Metro (36.5%) and taxis (26%) made up most of the […]