Economic Prosperity
Developing the public transportation system creates in-country value to the Emirate of Dubai and the UAE. This is largely achievable by building and expanding the transportation infrastructure, creating unique public-private partnerships and agreements, investing in locally based suppliers and developing the UAE’s national talents. All these contribute to the UAE’s vision of diversifying the economy and creating a strong knowledge-based economy. RTA’s definition of economic development and growth are those contributions that meet the needs and requirements of the community through local growth and sustainable economic development. RTA aims to continue developing and expanding the transportation infrastructure and services to increase reach, accessibility and innovative services to all stakeholders. The ‘Economic Prosperity’ pillar focuses our objectives and efforts towards following three key areas:
- Local economic Impact
- Asset Management & Circular economy

Expanding the Use of Tabby Across All Digital Channels
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.
20/03/2025

RTA Grants Naming Rights to (Al Fardan Exchange) of Al Khail Metro Station
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.
18/03/2025

Winning the BSI Certification in Value Management System
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).
06/03/2025

Commercial Transport Sector Sees Surge in Operating Companies in 2024
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.
26/01/2025

RTA generates AED 3.7 billion in revenue through digital channels in 2023
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.
06/10/2024

RTA Awarded InsuranceMarket.ae Naming Rights of Mashreq Station for 10 Years
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.
05/09/2024

Inspection to curb illegal passenger transport service
RTA recently carried out a series of inspections targeting unlicensed passenger transport and related promotional activities. These inspections were conducted in collaboration with the Dubai Police General Headquarters, Airport Security, and Emirate’s Parking.
04/06/2024

Opportunity to display adverts on school buses
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) offers investment opportunities for school bus operators by permitting the display of advertisements and promotional campaigns of Dubai’s business community on school buses.
17/05/2024

RTA signs 5 MoUs at GITEX 2022
RTA signed 5 Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with regional and international technology companies during GITEX 2022. The signing of the MoUs is part of RTA's commitment to strengthening partnerships with the private sector to drive Dubai's digital transformation.
13/10/2022

Dubai Metro Receives ISO 55001 Certification for Excellence in Asset Management Practices
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.
15/11/2024

RTA underlines commitment to innovating Dubai Metro maintenance operations
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
01/09/2022

Launching trial digital platform to serve demand for medium-sized bus services
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.
22/08/2022

Using 3D printing to maintain roads, facilities
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.
27/03/2022

Adding one year to operating life of limousines due for replacement in 2022-2024
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.
02/03/2022

Honouring best contractors and vendors in 2020
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has honoured the best-performing contractors and vendors working with the RTA in 2020, as well as the companies winning the Taxi Excellence Awards in 2019.
08/12/2021

RTA scoops prestigious international award in circular economy
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently won a bronze award in the circular economy as part of the British Global Good Awards, which saw intense competition from top entities across the globe.
14/11/2021

Leading the world in asset lifecycle and digitisation
RTA had demonstrated its superior global standing in a benchmarking study about asset management practices commissioned by Atkins, a specialist in administrative consultancies.
19/09/2021

RTA wins Best International Innovation Award for the Rail Maintenance System
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won the Best International Innovation Award in the field of Rails Infrastructure Maintenance Management System (RIMMS)
29/06/2021