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Press releases
Mohammed bin Rashid Approves Dubai Metro’s Gold Line Involving an Investment of AED 34 Billion
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the Dubai Metro Gold Line, the emirate’s largest sustainable transport project.
22/04/2026
Honouring 737 Outstanding Public Bus Drivers for Professional Discipline
RTA honoured 737 outstanding public bus drivers who consistently delivered exceptional results throughout 2025 in line with the approved performance standards, demonstrating high levels of safety, professional discipline, and operational efficiency.
21/04/2026
Empowering 600 Employees to Lead Organisational Transformation and Drive Change
RTA has completed the training of more than 600 employees across various agencies and sectors, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen an integrated change management ecosystem at the organisational level.
20/04/2026
Projects
Completion of 13 Cycling Tracks Across Dubai
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 13 cycling tracks as part of a master plan encompassing 15 tracks across various areas of the emirate, with a total length of 162 km. The project provides an integrated cycling network linking existing tracks from Al Khawaneej to Al Mamzar Beach, from Al Warqa’a to Saih Al Salam, and from Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to Jumeirah.
30/03/2026
Two Bridges as Part of Al Asayel and Oud Maitha Streets Development Project
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) inaugurated two key bridges as part of Oud Maitha and Al Asayel Streets Development Project, which forms part of Sheikh Rashid Corridor Development Project. The project contributes to linking Al Asayel Street with Al Khail Road via Al Wasl Club Street. The first bridge serves traffic from Al Asayel Street towards Al Wasl Club Street, while the second bridge carries traffic from Al Asayel Street to Al Khail Road towards Business Bay Crossing.
06/03/2026
1km Bridge Linking Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street
The 1,000-metre structure comprises two lanes with a design capacity of 3,000 vehicles per hour and serves traffic from Sheikh Zayed Road to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street towards Al Karama and Deira.
02/03/2026
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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.