Roads & Transport Authority - Social Stewardship

RTA recently organised a hackathon titled “Generative AI Meets Open Data,” which attracted the participation of more than 70 students from various colleges and universities across the UAE.

RTA convened a community council at Al Rashidiya Council with residents of Al Rashidiya and Nad Al Hamar to review road projects and plans to improve traffic flow and infrastructure.

RTA is all set for the new academic year 2025–2026 through a comprehensive plan that includes a package of traffic improvements around schools and a series of innovative awareness initiatives directed at students, drivers, and parents.

The Customer Council of RTA held a discussion session with residents and frequent visitors of the Al Quoz area to familiarise them with RTA’s plans for traffic and infrastructure development, as well as the expected improvements and related impacts.

RTA held a dedicated Customer Council session to address and enhance services for People of Determination, in collaboration with the Rashid Centre for People of Determination.

RTA launch a broad range of awareness activities as part of the Unified GCC Traffic Week, taking place from 14 to 20 April 2025 under the theme “Driving Without a Phone”.

RTA has launched a student-focused competition targeting university and postgraduate filmmakers, encouraging the creation of short films that explore the causes and risks of traffic accidents.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed the success of its Ramadan initiatives, which included 20 community projects benefiting 55,000 individuals during Ramadan 2025.

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer stated in celebration of Zayed Humanitarian Day, “Celebrating Zayed Humanitarian Day is a testament to the legacy of generosity and compassion established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

The RTA organized the Partners Forum 2025, attended by government and private entities, with the aim of enhancing cooperation, communication, and the exchange of knowledge and expertise to support the achievement of the RTA's strategic objectives.

As part of its commitment to upholding the highest standards of public safety and ensuring the professional regulation of commercial transport activities RTA conducted 4,322 field inspections targeting household gas distribution operations.

The project forms part of RTA’s strategy to enhance mobility and optimise traffic flow across Dubai’s road network, with a particular focus on school areas.

RTA has called on all school bus operators in the Emirate to be fully prepared for the start of the 2025–2026 academic year and to deliver the highest standards of service for students across all age groups, in line with RTA’s vision: “The World Leader in Seamless and Sustainable Mobility.”

RTA has intensified outreach efforts since the start of 2025, engaging with property developers and construction contractors to deliver pedestrian safety awareness messages to tens of thousands of workers.

RTA received the 2025 International Safety Award in recognition of its excellence in managing health and safety across worksites

The RTA, in collaboration with the Dubai Police, Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, Dubai Municipality, and the Dubai Health Authority, conducted 1,059 wide-ranging inspections targeting delivery motorcycles

RTA has called on transport operators to comply with the regulations governing all modes of passenger transport, including chartered buses, tourist transport, and international bus services. RTA also urged operators to support its efforts in delivering services befitting the city’s residents, visitors, and tourists arriving from around the world.

RTA has launched a broad array of awareness initiatives under its annual campaign, Summer Without Accidents, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior and Dubai Police General Headquarters.

As part of its ongoing commitment to training quality and learner safety, the Licensing Agency at RTA carried out a series of comprehensive inspection campaigns across driver training facilities in the emirate.

As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing road safety standards and fulfilling its vision as the Global Leader in Seamless and Sustainable Mobility, RTA launched a comprehensive inspection campaign titled "Trailer Safety" in Q1 2025.

RTA is participating in Ru’ya – Careers UAE 2025, taking place from 23 to 25 September, where it will offer 100 career opportunities for promising Emirati talent.

RTA has announced the launch of the smart reporting service Madinati via “Mahboub” chatbot on WhatsApp. The service allows Dubai’s residents and visitors to conveniently report damage related to infrastructure and public transport facilities.

RTA has inaugurated Old Dubai Souq and Al Sabkha marine transport stations, which serve the marine transport network along Dubai Creek. The move is part of RTA’s comprehensive plan to upgrade marine transport facilities in line with Dubai’s broader development across all sectors.

In line with its vision to be the World Leader in Seamless and Sustainable Mobility, and as part of its ongoing digital transformation drive, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is qualifying and training new drivers through the ‘Tadreeb’ digital platform.

RTA in collaboration with Keolis–MHI, has completed a comprehensive plan to improve wayfinding signage across all Dubai Metro stations.

RTA has revamped a range of services and initiatives through its corporate virtual assistant Mahboub, targeting multiple customer segments. This step reinforces RTA’s efforts to provide service delivery across digital channels and introduce the next generation of the 360 Services Policy.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolls out the Academic Scholarship Programme for the academic year 2025–2026. The Programme aims at investing in national talent and preparing qualified cadres to meet RTA’s future needs.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the second phase of the project to upgrade waiting areas at marine transport stations in Dubai. This phase covers five key stations: Al Fahidi, Baniyas, Al Seef, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Bluewaters.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with e&, has completed the rollout of free Wi-Fi on all its 259 intercity buses.

RTA has completed improvements of 22 public bus stations across the emirate, including 16 passenger stations and 6 bus depots. These efforts are part of a strategic plan to expand the public transport network, raise service quality, and provide safe and integrated mobility services that meet the expectations of Dubai’s residents and visitors.