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Riyadh Metro surpasses 100 million passengers in under nine months

Riyadh Metro surpasses 100 million passengers in under nine months

The Riyadh Metro is fully integrated with the city’s extensive bus network

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UAE urban mobility shifts with toll hikes, metro growth, and car-free zones

Toll reforms, metro expansions, and pedestrian-first innovations are laying the groundwork for smarter, sustainable, and more efficient urban mobility

RTA digitising training, qualification for new drivers via Tadreeb

RTA digitising training, qualification for new drivers via Tadreeb

The platform, managed by RTA’s Licensing Agency, serves about 250,000 trainees annually, delivering more than six million hours of training

Date announced: flynas resumes direct flights between Jeddah and Kuwait

Date announced: flynas resumes direct flights between Jeddah and Kuwait

This addition brings flynas’ total frequency between Saudi and Kuwait to 10 flights per week, including an existing daily Riyadh–Kuwait service

Flying soon? Emirates upgrades flights in 4 cities

Flying soon? Emirates upgrades flights in 4 cities

The move aims to meet growing demand for upscale travel options and ensure a more consistent customer experience across its network

RTA completes traffic upgrades at 10 school zones Image RTA_X

RTA wraps up traffic upgrades at 10 school zones, 27 schools to benefit

The RTA said the improvements have increased parking capacity at some schools by 90 per cent and boosted traffic flow in surrounding areas by 25 to 40 per cent

Saudi tightens tourism rules: Fines soar to SAR250,000 for unlicensed operators

Inside Saudi Arabia’s mega transport projects powering Vision 2030

The Kingdom is leveraging PPPs to develop highways, railways, ports, and airports, attracting private investment and expertise to drive innovation and efficiency

Dubai introduces new licence service for visiting boat owners

Dubai introduces new licence service for visiting boat owners

International visitors now have the opportunity to enjoy an exceptional marine experience in Dubai’s waters

Dubai Metro gets a makeover: 9,000 new signs to boost rider experience

New signs, smoother rides: RTA transforms Dubai Metro navigation

The ambitious initiative saw the installation and replacement of around 9,000 signs, requiring approximately 11,000 work hours

Carsten Nørland is the new CCO at Abu Dhabi AIrports

Abu Dhabi Airports names Carsten Nørland as new CCO

He will lead the development of a commercial strategy covering both aeronautical revenue, through airline partnerships and network expansion, and non-aeronautical streams

VistaJet becomes first foreign operator for domestic Saudi flights

VistaJet becomes first foreign operator for domestic Saudi flights

VistaJet’s partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and GACA represents a major milestone, strengthening its position in a critical market

Dubai to install 200 ultra-fast EV stations in residential, retail areas

Dubai to install 200 ultra-fast EV stations in residential, retail areas

The project promises greater convenience for drivers and supports Dubai’s broader 2040 Urban Master Plan and green mobility goals

Jazeera Airways launches 'Buy 1, Get 1 Free' promotion for fall travel

Jazeera Airways launches ‘Buy 1, Get 1 Free’ promotion for fall travel

The offer is available from August 18 to August 24, for travel between September 1 and December 15

Back to school: RTA guidelines for bus drivers, transport operators

Back to school: RTA guidelines for bus drivers, transport operators

The inspections are being led by RTA’s specialised teams, which are actively monitoring the compliance of transport operators with transport laws

How AI Is elevating aviation from operational efficiency to passenger experience by Joseph Salem,

How AI is elevating aviation from operational efficiency to passenger experience

What’s harder to engineer is the cultural shift: getting aviation leaders to see AI not as a patch or pilot, but as core infrastructure

Joby Aviation completes first piloted eVTOL flight between two US airports

Joby Aviation completes first piloted eVTOL flight, eyes Dubai launch

The flight also provided valuable developmental data on the human factors of operating the aircraft at a controlled airport

Dubai toll operator Salik posts 39.5 per cent rise in H1 revenue

Dubai toll operator Salik posts 39.5% rise in revenue

The performance was supported by two new toll gates introduced in November 2024 and the launch of variable pricing at the end of January 2025

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UAE aviation sector soars in H1 2025 with 75.4 million passengers

Air traffic in the UAE recorded 531,000 movements in H1 2025, a 6.2 per cent rise compared with nearly 500,000 movements during the same period last year

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Dubai: DXB expects 3.6m passengers in back-to-school travel rush

The travel surge follows a record-breaking H1 2025, when Dubai welcomed 9.88 million international overnight visitors

Flight every 30 minutes: Emirates SkyCargo’s Asia logistics revolution

Flight every 30 minutes: Emirates SkyCargo’s Asia logistics revolution

Strengthening its regional integration, Emirates SkyCargo recently formed a strategic partnership with Teleport, the logistics arm of AirAsia

Dubai drivers alert: Here’s how to deduct 4 black points easily

Dubai drivers alert: Here’s how to deduct 4 black points easily

The campaign aims to promote safe driving habits and reduce road accidents on one of the busiest days on UAE roads

Employees of Red Sea International Airport

Red Sea International Airport begins handling both domestic and international flights

RSI is positioned within three hours’ flying time for 250 million people and within eight hours for 85 per cent of the global population

kezad signs MOU with Q Mobility for parking solutions

Q Mobility to develop truck and on-street parking solutions in KEZAD

Q Mobility will introduce smart parking systems and value-added services aimed at improving user experience within KEZAD’s industrial and commercial zones

Emirates bans power bank use onboard: What passengers need to know

Emirates bans power bank use onboard: What passengers need to know

Emirates’ move comes after a comprehensive safety review prompted by a rise in lithium battery-related incidents across the aviation industry

Parkin Achieves Record Quarterly Financial Results, Driven by Strong Operational Performance

Parkin reports record Q2 revenue, profit amid strong demand across Dubai

Parkin reported booked revenues of Dhs320m in Q2, up 56 per cent from Dhs205.5m in Q2 2024

Dubai RTA nol card top-ups: What’s behind the rise in transactions?

The authority emphasised that digital adoption will continue to be a key focus in enhancing Dubai’s public transport infrastructure

Dubai’s new AI parking system: 36,000 spaces covered for vehicles

Dubai’s new AI parking system: 36,000 spaces covered for vehicles

The system enables a truly zero-interaction customer journey, aligning with Dubai’s push toward an intelligent mobility infrastructure

Smart parking in Dubai: How will it reinvent mobility in the city

Parkin will take full charge of parking operations in select areas, deploying advanced digital technologies, enforcement systems, and real-time data analytics

Emirates expands again: 4 daily flights now heading to London Gatwick

Emirates expands again: 4 daily flights now heading to London Gatwick

The new service places London among a growing list of global cities served by the A350, including Mumbai, Istanbul, Muscat, Edinburgh, and Amman

Baku, Tbilisi calling: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi increases flight options

Baku, Tbilisi calling: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi increases flight options

The new schedule includes flights every Tuesday through Sunday, offering greater flexibility for travellers visiting the Azerbaijani capital.