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Dubai’s RTA opens phase I of Hessa Street: 4 lanes, new cycling routes and bridges, less traffic and what drivers should know

Dubai Just Unclogged One of Its Worst Traffic Bottlenecks: Hessa Street Is Finally Open Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially opened Phase I of the Hessa Street Development Project, marking a major milestone in the Emirate’s ongoing efforts to ease congestion and future-proof its transport infrastructure as urban growth accelerates. The newly completed […]

Dubai RTA temporarily pauses Intercity Bus Services to Sharjah and Ajman | World News

Dubai’s RTA has suspended intercity bus services to Sharjah and Ajman due to heavy rain / Image: File As unstable weather conditions continue to sweep across the UAE, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has taken decisive action to ensure public safety. In a recent announcement, the authority confirmed the temporary suspension of several vital […]

UAE: Dubai uses drones to clean traffic signals in RTA pilot project | World News

RTA uses drones to clean Dubai’s traffic signals/Image: X Cleaning traffic signals just got high-tech. Dubai’s RTA is using drones to make the job faster, safer, and greener, showing how innovation can improve even the smallest details of city life. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a pilot program to clean traffic signals […]

RTA announces extended metro hours and road closures for Dubai Run 2025 today | World News

Dubai Run 2025 on November 23 features early Metro, road closures, alternative routes, and Salik updates/Representative Image Dubai is hosting the seventh edition of Dubai Run today, November 23, as thousands of fitness enthusiasts take to the streets of the city. To accommodate participants and ensure smooth travel, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has […]

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

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 peak […]

Back-to-School season: Dubai RTA tightens school bus safety rules for 2025–2026 academic year | World News

RTA has rolled out enhanced guidelines and safety checks for all school bus operators and drivers/Image: File Ahead of the 2025–2026 academic year, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out enhanced guidelines and safety checks for all school bus operators and drivers, aiming to uphold the highest standards of student health, safety, and […]

RTA extends Dubai Metro timings for Global Encounters Festival: Rules, timing, full travel details here | World News

Dubai Metro hours extended for Global Encounters Festival at DWTC, expect late-night trains/ Image: File TL;DR Dubai Metro will run until 1am on Sunday, July 20 (instead of midnight). The extended service supports the Global Encounters Festival crowd at Dubai World Trade Centre. RTA urges metro use to avoid traffic and parking issues in central […]

Dubai RTA deploys AI robot for metro inspections: Here’s what it can really do | World News

ARIIS, Dubai Metro’s new AI robot, uses LiDAR and 3D imaging to inspect tracks without disrupting operations, cutting manual work by 1,700 hours/ Image: RTA Dubai In a major technological breakthrough for urban transportation, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially introduced an AI-powered robotic system to inspect and monitor the Dubai Metro’s rail […]