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Dubai: nol Cards can now be used to make e-scooter payments

Dubai: nol Cards can now be used to make e-scooter payments

The service allows users to link their nol Card via NFC technology through authorised operator apps, enabling the purchase of hourly, daily, or monthly packages

Dubai’s RTA introduces app-based minibus pooling service

Dubai’s RTA introduces app-based minibus pooling service

Commuters can opt for one-time rides or choose from weekly and monthly subscription plans

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Eid Al Etihad 53: Free parking, Dubai Metro timings – details here

Public parking in Dubai will be free of charge, excluding multi-storey parking, from Monday, December 2 until Tuesday, December 3

Salik approve $134m dividend

Dubai Salik toll hikes for 2025: What drivers need to know

At the end of January 2025, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will raise Salik toll rates during rush hours

Dubai road development plan project being reviewed by Dubai Crown Prince HH Sheikh Hamdan courtesy WAM

How Dubai’s Dhs16bn mega road development plan will ease traffic

The Main Roads Development Plan for 2024-2027 includes 22 strategic projects across Dubai’s road network

Dubai: RTA awards Dhs696m contract to develop Trade Centre roundabout

RTA awards Dhs696m contract to develop Trade Centre roundabout

The improvements will reduce delay time from 12 minutes to 90 seconds, and cut travel time from Sheikh Zayed Road to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street from six minutes to one minute

Marine transport services

Marine transport services restart in Business Bay, Water Canal areas

The first line, designated DC2, operates from 8am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday, and from 10am to 10pm on Sundays, with intervals of 30 to 50 minutes

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Dhs69.1m in bids: Premium plates auction draws big spenders

The 116th edition of the auction featured 90 premium plates, ranging from two to five digits

RTA awards Dhs600m contract for Oud Metha, Al Asayel road development

RTA awards Dhs600m contract for Oud Metha, Al Asayel road upgrade

The upgrade connects Al Asayel Street to Al Khail Road via Al Nawras Street and provides an exit to Oud Metha and Al Nawras Streets

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Dubai riding in style with 50% bump in limo passengers

The sector saw passenger numbers surge to nearly 38 million, driven by an influx of new providers and enhanced services

Sheikh Mohammed endorses 30km Dubai Metro Blue Line project

RTA showcases Dubai Metro Blue Line plan at Berlin showpiece

The RTA is showcasing its plans for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin.

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Dubai increases speed limits on these key roads

The RTA will update traffic signs and road markings along the affected segments to ensure compliance with the new speed limits

Dubai opens 2 major bridges to ease traffic flow

Dubai just opened two huge bridges — here’s how they’ll change your commute

The Garn Al Sabkha-Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road Intersection Improvement Project is part of RTA’s broader master plan to develop key east-west traffic corridors and arterial roads

Dubai Mashreq Metro Station renamed to insurancemarket

Mashreq Metro Station gets new name; more details here

RTA will begin implementing the new name on both external and internal signage, including directional signs, smart systems, public transport apps, and onboard audio announcements

Abu Dhabi, Dubai launch unified parking permit system

Abu Dhabi, Dubai launch unified parking permit system

The electronic platform establishes a centralised database for parking permits issued to people of determination in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Dubai’s RTA announces Dhs1.1bn deal for low-emission buses

4 new RTA metro bus links to speed up Dubai commutes

The four new metro link bus routes from Dubai’s RTA are scheduled to start operating from 30 August

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RTA completes traffic improvements at Al Safa 1 Schools Complex

The latest traffic improvements in Al Safa will impact approximately 60,000 residents of the neighbourhood

RTA unveils updated OOH advertising manual

Dubai’s RTA updates Out-of-Home advertising manual

The manual features several enhancements including improved site planning for advertisements and elevated traffic safety standards

RTA introduces two new marine transport services for Dubai Creek Harbour community

RTA unveils 2 marine transport lines to service Dubai Creek Harbour

The fare for each stop is Dhs2, making it an affordable option for residents and tourists alike

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Abu Dhabi to Dubai: Traffic diversion on Emirates Road (E11) until end of August

Dubai’s roads authority cautioned motorists of delays on the Emirates Road between the intersection of Hatta Road and Al Ain Road

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RTA issues Dhs165m contract to widen Mall of the Emirates exit routes

The increase in road capacity aims to reduce reduce travel time for traffic coming to the mall from Abu Dhabi and Umm Suqeim

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Dubai: New widened Exit 55 to cut traffic time by 60%

By expanding the exit, RTA has increased the exit’s capacity from 3,000 vehicles per hour to 4,500 vehicles per hour

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Watch: RTA unveils AI-powered detection system for Dubai’s roads

The smart vehicle boasts several advanced features that improve the detection of road conditions and the inspection of traffic diversions

RTA project to enable entry and exit points to Dubai harbour

RTA awards Dhs431m project to build entry, exit points for Dubai Harbour

The project covers the construction of a bridge of two lanes in each direction spanning 1,500 metres and accommodating 6,000 vehicles per hour

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Dubai motorists can now add driving licence, registration to Samsung Wallet

Samsung users can now seamlessly add their vehicle registration and driving license information directly to their Samsung Wallet through the RTA app

Smart traffic tech helps cut Dubai journey times by 20%, says RTA

Plans are in place to expand Dubai’s Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) technology from 60 per cent to 100 per cent of the emirate’s road network

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Dubai opens new bridge to ease traffic at this major intersection: See details

Travel time is expected to decrease by 70 per cent for those using Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road towards Al Yalayes Street in the direction of Jebel Ali Port, with journeys dropping from 21 minutes to just seven minutes

Dubai launches Commercial and Logistics Land Transport Strategy 2030

Dubai launches Commercial and Logistics Land Transport Strategy 2030

The key strategy will boost the sector’s contribution to Dubai’s economy, raising it to Dhs16.8bn

Dubai Metro

Dubai Metro: Onpassive, Equiti, Mashreq stations to resume services on May 19

The Energy Metro Station is set to return to service next week, the RTA informed

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UAE weather: Dubai Metro extends operation hours to DXB on May 1-2

The operating hours will be extended on Wednesday and Thursday to support people travelling to and from the airport