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Press releases
‘AJYAL’ summer training programme launched
RTA has launched the new edition of the summer internship programme (Ajyal) in the interest of RTA’s employees’ children and relatives in secondary schools and universities. The programme will run from 22 June 2022 to 22 August 2022.
23/06/2022
MoU with Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads
RTA has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland, Australia to boost bilateral relations in the interest of both parties.
22/06/2022
RTA, Dubai Police crackdown on illegal passenger transport practices
RTA represented by the Passenger Transport Activities Monitoring Department has carried out a joint campaign with Jebel Ali Police Station targeting unlicensed passenger transport practices.
21/06/2022
Projects
Dubai-Al Ain Road Improvement Project
The Dubai-Al Ain Road Improvement Project is built at a cost of AED2 billion. The project spans 17 km from the intersection of Emirates Road to the intersection of Ras Al Khor Road along the Dubai-Al Ain Road, and it included widening the road from three to six lanes in each direction which improves six key junctions.
30/05/2022
RTA opens Saih Al-Dahal Road Improvement Project
RTA opened on 24 May 2022 the Saih Al-Dahal Road Improvement Project, which links Saih Al-Salam Road with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. RTA has accordingly removed the old single-lane road and replaced it with a dual carriageway extending 11 km comprising two lanes in each direction, along with a median and three roundabouts. The new road will link with the entry points of Al Qudra Lakes which increases the road capacity from an existing 1800 vehicles to 4000 vehicles in each direction.
25/05/2022
Opening the Infinity Bridge Project
RTA opened in January 2022 the Infinity Bridge project which is 295 meters long, 56.5 meters wide with the ability to accommodate 24,000 vehicles in both directions. It rises 15.5 meters high above the creek levels, allowing complete freedom of movement to large boats and yachts around the clock.
30/01/2022
Photos
RTA holds events in celebration of International Women’s Day
The Women Committee, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has held several events in celebration of the International Women’s Day, which corresponds to March 8th, Celebrating the event reflects the appreciation of the leading role and achievements of women in humanitarian, economic, political and social fields.
RTA, Dubai Police, DEWA, Cruise discuss operation of Origin autonomous vehicle in Dubai
In implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, to proceed with the partnership agreement between the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Cruise Inc.
Supporting Suqia campaign by digging 10 wells in 10 countries
RTA would support UAE Water Aid (Suqia) campaign by digging 10 water wells in 10 countries (Indonesia, Kosovo, Senegal, Niger, Nepal, Ghana, Tanzania, Ethiopia, India and Mali).