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Dubai traffic update: 89 areas to get new road markings

The project includes highways, main roads, residential areas, and several key intersections

Dubai’s RTA adds 200 parking spaces, warns of Emirates Road delays

The RTA has also upgraded the traffic light system at the intersection of Al Doha and Halab Streets

Dubai RTA reports 16% rise in 2024 digital revenues

Dubai: RTA reports 16% rise in 2024 digital revenues, boosted by AI-driven services

RTA reported that app downloads grew by 18 per cent to 3.742 million, while registered users surged 27.5 per cent to 1.94 million

Road projects: How Dubai is readying to tackle traffic, reduce travel time

Collectively, these projects are designed to support a growing population projected to reach 8 million by 2040

Skip the traffic: RTA to launch new Dhs12 Dubai-Sharjah bus route

RTA will implement enhancements to several bus routes, rerouting services to provide passengers with a smoother experience

Large parts of Spain, Portugal hit by power outage

E-Redes, a Spanish electricity grid monitoring company, said in a statement it was working on reestablishing connection in phases

Dubai bridge opens linking Jumeirah and Al Mina street image RTA Dubai Medai Office

Dubai: New bridge linking Jumeirah Street, Al Mina Street opens

The newly opened structure spans 985 metres, features two lanes, and is designed to handle up to 3,200 vehicles per hour

Saudi Arabia’s ROSHN rebrands to signal strategy shift

Saudi’s business boost: Here are the latest tax exemptions

The campaign includes tax and customs exemptions, streamlined visa issuance, and financial equivalence exemptions for foreign professionals

ADQ, IHC and Modon launch Gridora to drive infrastructure projects

ADQ, IHC and Modon launch Gridora to drive infrastructure projects

Operating under Modon Holding, Gridora will serve as a strategic platform to collaborate with specialist partners and capital providers

Dubai traffic: RTA mulls flexible working hours, remote work policies

The RTA has also awarded a Dhs786 million contract in early April for the construction of a new bridge to improve connectivity between Bur Dubai and the Dubai Islands

Dubai awards Dhs1.4bn contracts to build stormwater drainage infrastructure

Dubai awards contracts worth Dhs1.4bn for stormwater projects

The works commissioned under the ‘Tasreef’ project will add more than 36 kilometres of new drainage lines to mitigate potential flooding risks

Dubai’s RTA adopts new technology for road assessment

The technology also enables safe and efficient inspection of elevated assets along highways and major roads

6G in UAE: Impact on homes, businesses you need to know

For e&’s customers—already experiencing gigabit fibre speeds—these tests open the door to next-level wireless connectivity

Kuwait moves ahead: Gulf rail link design contract signed

The railway will span 111 kilometres within Kuwait, from its southern border with Saudi Arabia in the Nuwaiseeb district to Al-Shadadiya in the north

Modon Elsewedy Industrial development to build industrial zone in Ras EL Hekma

Modon, Egypt’s Elsewedy to develop industrial zone in Ras El Hekma

Spanning 170.8 million square metres, Ras El Hekma is set to be a fully functional, smart, sustainable, and inclusive urban community

Travel time reduced: Dubai’s new 3 lane bridge to handle 4,800 cars per hour

The bridge not only expedites the flow of traffic but also facilitates movement right from the Infinity Bridge via Al Mina Street to Sheikh Rashid Road

Sheikh Zayed Road expansion: 3,200 cars to be accommodated per hour

The road adjacent to the Financial Centre Metro Station has been expanded in the direction heading towards Abu Dhabi

Musk’s Starlink, India’s Reliance sign surprise satellite internet deal

The deal follows a similar partnership announcement between Starlink and India’s No. 2 telecom player Bharti Airtel a day before

RTA planning new Dubai Metro Gold Line

It will help ease the pressure on the Red Line and improve accessibility between the older part of Dubai and the newer residential and commercial developments

DP World, Mawani inaugurate SAR3bn terminal in Jeddah

The expansion has also introduced automated and electrified yard cranes, while the number of quay cranes is set to increase from 14 to 17 by the end of 2025, and eventually to 22 as capacity expands to 5 million TEUs

Travel time reduced: Dubai’s RTA to upgrade roads in Business Bay, other areas

Traffic routes will be adjusted to improve flow just before the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Al Mustaqbal Street

Dubai Holding and RTA ink Dhs6bn deal for traffic enhancement Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai Holding, RTA ink Dhs6bn road enhancement deal for these areas

The agreement covers Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Production City, Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah and International City (Phase 3)

ADQ, Plenary Group launch infrastructure development, investment platform Christopher Pike/ Getty Images/ Image for illustrative purposes

ADQ, Plenary Group launch infrastructure development, investment platform

Plenary Middle East will focus on public and social infrastructure opportunities across the Middle East and Central Asia

Dubai: New traffic signal control system to reduce congestion by 20%

This is expected to play a key role in reducing the duration of commutes

Dubai road upgrade: Expansion, new traffic lights to ease vehicle flow

The RTA, in January, also approved Dhs1.5bn for the Al Fay Street Development Project

KAFD Metro Station ©Hufton+Crow/ UK Architects. Design: Zaha Hadid Architects

Designing cities: UK architects support the Middle East’s urban transformation

From sustainable projects like Masdar City and innovative transport systems, the Gulf region is partnering with UK expertise to achieve its urban ambitions by combining modern design with cultural relevance

Dubai: Kite Beach Street upgraded to reduce traffic flow to 5 mins

This upgrade is part of the RTA’s ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow across Dubai

ADQ, International Finance Corporation to advance development projects

ADQ, International Finance Corporation to advance development projects

ADQ and IFC will explore co-investment opportunities, leveraging IFC’s capital mobilisation expertise and ADQ’s infrastructure and supply chain capabilities

50 Dubai locations improve traffic flow for drivers

The improvements were carried out to coincide with the city’s urban expansion

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Video: 4 new Dubai road projects to ease traffic, add more parking spaces

These upcoming initiatives aim to enhance traffic flow at key entrances and exits in Dubai