Roads & Transport Authority - Economic Prosperity

RTA has granted the naming rights of Jebel Ali Metro Station to National Paints Factories Co. Ltd. (National Paints), the region’s largest paints and coatings manufacturer.

RTA has granted Life Pharmacy the naming rights to the UAE Exchange Metro Station, which will henceforth be known as Life Pharmacy Metro Station, under a 10-year agreement.

RTA has achieved a 16% growth in digital revenues for 2024, reaching AED 4.427 billion compared to the previous year. The total number of transactions across digital channels has reached 679.6 million, including 13.4 million transactions through RTA’s smart applications.

RTA has enhanced its Seasonal Network initiative for marine transport services by adopting advanced and flexible scientific and technological methodologies. This move reflects RTA’s corporate agility and capacity to adapt to the distinct operational dynamics of seasonal service periods.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced Tabby, the leading instalment payment app, across all its digital channels, including RTA’s website, RTA app, nol Pay app, and smart kiosks.

RTA has signed an agreement granting Al Fardan Exchange the naming rights for Al Khail Metro Station, which will now be known as Al Fardan Exchange Metro Station.

RTA has made a remarkable achievement by becoming the first entity in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) to obtain the BS EN 12973:2020 Value Management System certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI).

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced that Dubai’s Commercial Transport Sector, overseen by the RTA, had achieved exceptional performance indicators in 2024.

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, announced that RTA’s digital revenues for 2023 saw a significant growth of 16.8%, reaching AED 3.705 billion compared to the previous year.

RTA has awarded the naming rights of Mashreq Metro Station to InsuranceMarket.ae, the largest insurance platform in the UAE. InsuranceMarket.ae has been serving the UAE population since 1995.

RTA in collaboration with Keolis MHI and FMT, announces the deployment of a groundbreaking AI-driven robotic inspection solution known as the Automated Rail Infrastructure Inspection System (ARIIS).

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer stated that RTA’s drive to expand the use of smart systems and artificial intelligence in the public bus service has enhanced the efficiency of Dubai’s mass transit network

In a significant step towards operational innovation and sustainability RTA in cooperation with Keolis MHI has launched a pioneering initiative deploying drone technology to clean the facades of Dubai metro and tram stationsز

RTA has enhanced its Seasonal Network initiative for marine transport services by adopting advanced and flexible scientific and technological methodologies. This move reflects RTA’s corporate agility and capacity to adapt to the distinct operational dynamics of seasonal service periods.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has adopted the latest LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to assess the condition of road assets and enhance the accuracy of data used in digital twin platforms.

Dubai Metro has received the ISO 55001 certification for asset management, further solidifying the Roads and Transport Authority's (RTA) commitment, in collaboration with Keolis-MHI, the operator of Dubai Metro and Tram, to implementing best practices and international standards in asset management.

RTA is demonstrating its commitment to enhancing the passenger experience of the Dubai Metro riders in partnership with Keolis-MHI, the operator of Dubai Metro and Tram by undertaking three key projects

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed an agreement with arcab to launch a digital platform on a trial base in the shape of a smart app to meet the public demand for medium-sized bus services.

RTA has devised a new 3D printing technology to manufacture spare parts for electromechanical systems and cladding materials used in the maintenance of RTA’s roads and road facilities.

RTA has added one year to the prescribed operating life of registered limousines that will fall due for replacement in 2022-2024. The step aims to support companies operating in this sector, which were affected by Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.