Roads & Transport Authority - Environmental stewardship

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Dubai Metro Blue Line, a key milestone in the expansion of the city’s public transportation network.

Participants in the 10th edition of Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) issued 12 strategic recommendations.

The honours were presented in recognition of best practices across three categories: Digital Transformation in Transportation, Cloud Computing Solutions, and Enterprise Architecture.

RTA has completed 40% of the nol system upgrade, transitioning from the existing card-based ticketing system to the more advanced account-based ticketing (ABT) technology.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, witnessed the signing of a contribution and traffic solutions implementation agreement worth AED6 billion between RTA and Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company and a leader in large-scale development projects.

The upgraded system will be rolled out across all major intersections in Dubai, with project completion anticipated by the first half of 2026.

The system is designed to redefine urban mobility, featuring an innovative design, autonomous driving capabilities, and environmentally friendly operations, making it a sustainable and efficient public transport solution.

RTA announced that public transport and shared mobility services in Dubai served 747.1 million riders in 2024, reflecting a 6.4% increase from 702 million riders in 2023.

RTA has adopted its Sustainability Framework 2030, outlining future directions, current enablers, and supporting proposals. Built on three key pillars (environment, economy, and society) the framework aligns with Dubai’s 2030 vision and strengthens its global leadership in sustainable development.

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, opened the 10th edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) at Madinat Jumeirah.

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will organise the inaugural Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference 2026 (EV World 2026) from 10th to 12th November 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced the commencement of commercial operations of the autonomous taxi service in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, in partnership with Apollo Go and WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technologies.

RTA has announced a historic milestone in the region’s journey toward organisational excellence with the establishment of the Institutional Readiness and Sustainable Development Centre.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a cooperation agreement with Glydways, a global leader in Automated Transit Networks (ATN).

On the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026 RTA has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the US-based The Boring Company, a specialist in advanced tunnel systems and innovative passenger transport solutions

RTA announced the arrival of the first batch of new buses, comprising 250 units, under a contract for the procurement of 735 multi-size buses that comply with the European low-carbon emissions standard Euro 6. The batch includes 40 electric buses, representing the largest and first-of-its-kind procurement in the UAE.

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the RTA announces the opening of registration for the 14th edition of the Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport 2026

The RTA announced that the Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) system has become a cornerstone in making mobility across Dubai smoother and safer.

RTA, opened two bridges as part of the Trade Centre Roundabout Development Project. The bridges serve traffic movement from 2nd December Street towards Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Majlis Street, which connects to Al Mustaqbal Street.

RTA announced the launch of the pilot public Robotaxi service As of Today on the Uber app in Dubai, delivered in collaboration with WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technologies, and Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER).