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Press releases
60% of Oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street Project completed
RTA announced that 60% of Oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street development project has been completed as part of the Sheikh Rashid Corridor Development Project.
04/01/2026
Al Tayer: Mohammed bin Rashid a Leader and an Inspirational Role Model in Building Generations and Future Leaders
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, RTA extended his warmest congratulations and best wishes to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, marking the 20th anniversary of His Highness assuming office in the Emirate of Dubai.
04/01/2026
2.8 Million Passengers Used Public Transport on New Year’s Eve 2026
RTA transported more than 2.8 million passengers during New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, achieving ridership growth of over 13% compared to last year’s over 2.5 riders.
01/01/2026
Projects
Opening Two Bridges as Part of Trade Centre Roundabout Development
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Sunday 21st December 2025, opened two bridges as part of the Trade Centre Roundabout Development Project.
24/12/2025
A Bridge Connecting Sheikh Zayed Road to Mall of the Emirates
RTA in collaboration with Majid Al Futtaim Properties, has inaugurated a 300-metre single-lane bridge on Sheikh Zayed Road, designed to accommodate up to 900 vehicles per hour.
07/10/2025
A 700-Metre Expansion on Sheikh Zayed Road
The upgrade expanded the lanes from six to seven, increasing capacity by 16% to accommodate up to 14,000 vehicles per hour.
11/09/2025
Photos
Dubai Taxi celebrates distinguished employees, showcases top achievements and pioneering services
RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) held its annual ceremony to honour distinguished employees in appreciation of their efforts and contributions to DTC’s achievements during the past two years.
RTA opens Transportation Research and Innovation Pavilion (TRIP)
TRIP aims to streamline the ongoing research efforts by focusing on infrastructure, urban planning and sustainability
DIPMF participants visit Dubai landmarks
The Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) organised technical field visits for 240 participants to several Dubai landmarks and mega projects such as Al Infinity Bridge, Deep Dive Dubai, Museum of the Future, Enterprise Command and Control Centre (EC3), Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, and the Geographic Information Systems Centre in Dubai Municipality.