Organizing football, chess and bowling competitions for employees
The RTA has organized three sports tournaments in football, chess and bowling. A host of RTA employees who have physical aptitudes and mental skills took part in the events.
28/12/2017
Traffic Movement Management Plan for the 2018 New Year’s Event
The RTA in coordination with the Dubai Events Security Committee and Emaar, has finalised preparations for managing the traffic movement for the New Year’s event.
27/12/2017
Service timing during New Year’s holiday 2018
The RTA has announced changes to the business hours of its entire services during the New Year’s holiday
27/12/2017
Hamdan bin Mohammed unveils 5-Star plaques at AlBarsha Customer Happiness Centre
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, unveiled 5-Star plaques at RTA Customer Happiness Centre- Al Barsha
26/12/2017
Al Tayer explores cooperation with Japanese Consul in Dubai
HE Mattar Al Tayer, has received in his office HE Akima Umezawa, Japan Consul General in Dubai
25/12/2017
Holding educative workshop about vehicle testing standards and procedures
The RTA has organised an awareness workshop for examiners at vehicle technical testing centres; which was attended by all testing service providers in Dubai
24/12/2017
Trial run of the region’s first hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle in Dubai Taxi fleet
HE Mattar Al Tayer, has launched the trial run of the first electric hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle, Toyota Mirai, as part of the Dubai Taxi Fleet
23/12/2017
Briefing Ambulance Services about corporate performance practices
RTA has received and briefed a delegation from Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services about the best practices and applications of corporate performance.
22/12/2017
Issuing lifetime electronic vehicle registration card as of Jan 2018
RTA is set to issue lifetime one-time electronic vehicle registration cards, instead of the existing ones. The process will be rolled out in three stages starting in January 2018
21/12/2017
New packages to uplift customers’ service systems
The RTA has launched a package of customer service improvements as part of endeavors to deliver services to the highest standards
20/12/2017
Al Tayer receives American Consul in Dubai
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, has received in his office HE Paul Ramsey, American Consul General in Dubai.
19/12/2017
Marking UN Arabic Language Day by supporting Bel Arabi initiative
The RTA is lending full support to Bel Arabi initiative rolled out by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation marking the UN Arabic Language Day on Monday 18 December 2017.
18/12/2017
Special promotions aboard marine transit modes to mark New Year’s celebrations 2018
The step is part of RTA’s keenness to partner with community members of various nationalities as well as visitors and tourists descending on Dubai from all corners of the globe
17/12/2017
Opening key bridge at Sheikh Rashid Street-Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street intersection January 2018
HE Mattar Al Tayer, announced that RTA would open the main bridge on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street this January. The Project is part of the Improvement of Sheikh Rashid-Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Streets Intersection Project.
16/12/2017
Agreement with Emirates Driving Institute for training of passenger transportation drivers
The RTA has recently signed an agreement with the EDI for privatising the training of passenger transport drivers. The Agreement stems from RTA’s keenness to adopt the best practices and boost the Public-Private Partnership
15/12/2017
RTA and Dubai Police carry out boat collision drill to step up emergency response
The RTA, in collaboration with the General HQ of Dubai Police, has carried out a drill simulating a collision between Dubai Ferry and a boat, 2.5 nautical miles away from Rashid Port, triggering a fire in the rear of the Ferry.
14/12/2017
Dubai Taxi launches Health & Safety Awareness Week
The RTA has launched the ‘Health & Safety Week’ events at the Dubai Taxi at Al Muhaisina under the theme ‘Health & Safety is a Workstyle’
14/12/2017
Traffic diversion on Latifa Bint Hamdan St, First Al Khail Road this Friday 15th of December, 2017
On Friday, December 15, 2017 the RTA will open a main traffic diversion on Latifa Bint Hamdan and First Al Khail Road to enable completing construction works on bridges and roads
13/12/2017
Briefing Ministry of Health on asset management practices
The RTA has received a visiting delegation from the Ministry of Health and Prevention and briefed them on RTA’s asset management practices
13/12/2017
Discussion with Dubai Police managing traffic accidents and safety
HE Mattar Al Tayer, has held a coordinative meeting with HE Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, discussed means of boosting cooperation between the two parties.
12/12/2017
Hosting UITP MENA Congress & Exhibition 2018
The Higher Organising Committee of the UITP MENA Congress & Exhibition 2018 revealed that the RTA had completed all preparations for hosting the event during 23-25 April 2018
11/12/2017
2018 Budget boosts Dubai Government efforts to upgrade Dubai infrastructure
HE Mattar Al Tayer, said, “The budget endorsed by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, for 2018 clearly illustrate that the Dubai Government is continuing with the construction of infrastructural projects.
11/12/2017
Suspending Red Line metro service between Ibn Battuta and Jumeirah Lakes Towers Stations
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will suspend the metro service between Ibn Battuta and Tower and Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) Stations on the Dubai Metro Red Line from Jan 5, 2018 to the middle of 2019.
10/12/2017
Opening bridge linking Al-Khail, Financial Center Roads early Jan 2018 in coop with Emaar
HE Mattar Al Tayer, announced that the bridgeextending from Al Khail Road to the Financial Center Road, constructed in collaboration with Emaar Properties
09/12/2017
Donating audio books to People of Determination
The RTA has reaffirmed its commitment to lend every possible support to the People of Determination in keeping with the Government directives
08/12/2017
21 Coherent Commercial Groups to streamline overlapping commercial transport activities
The RTA has rolled out a policy setting up Coherent Commercial Activities in keeping with Dubai’s government directives, and RTA’s commitment to streamline commercial transport activities within the applicable guidelines.
07/12/2017
Dubai Railway Protection Code of Practice
The Rail Agency has approved the final version of the Railway Protection Code of Practice in Dubai Emirate.
06/12/2017
3.9 million Riders use mass transit modes during the holidays of Prophet Birthday, Commemoration Day and National Day
The public transport means in Dubai have lifted 3,964,179 riders during the holidays of Prophet Birthday, Commemoration Day and National Day from 30 November to 3 December 2017
05/12/2017
Launching MENA’s first Building Information Modelling-BIM Center
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, has opened at RTA’s Head Office the Building Information Modelling-BIM Center.
04/12/2017
Improvement of Al Awir Road, Entrance of International City Project (Phase II) costing AED193 million
The Board of Executive Directors of the RTA has awarded a contract for the Improvement of Al Awir Road, Entrance of the International City Project (Phase II)
03/12/2017
Dubai Taxi launches Digital Hackathon for University Students
The Dubai Taxi Corporation has launched the "Digital Hackathon" competition to attract talented university studentsspecialised in IT programming.
30/11/2017
Al Tayer describes fallen soldiers as ‘a true role model, the real deal’
HE Mattar Al Tayer, says that the Martyr's Day, which is marked annually on November 30, is an immortal day in the history of the United Arab Emirates
29/11/2017
Celebrating National Day by mural and spotlighting Zayed’s life
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Director of the RTA, has witnessed RTA’s celebration of the 46th UAE National Day.
28/11/2017
Service timing during Prophet’s Birthday, Commemoration Day and National Day holiday 2017
THE RTA announces changes to the business hours of its services in Dubai during the Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday, Commemoration Day and National Day holiday.
27/11/2017
Offering ten dual code distinctive plates in Open Auction
The RTA is offering ten licensing plates bearing the dual code (AA) in its forthcoming 97th open auction to be held at Westin Hotel, Al Habtoor City, Sheikh Zayed Road
26/11/2017
DP, PMI co-organize DIPMF 2017-2019, sign MoU with RTA
RTA has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with DP World and Projects Management Institute (PMI) whereby the two entities will continue their roles as co-organizers of the (DIPMF) over the period 2017-2019.
25/11/2017
RTA confirms drop in violations of marine transport operators, riders
RTA confirmed that there was a remarkable decrease in the number of offences reported against operators and riders of abras. Abras are quite popular among certain community members who use them in their daily commuting.
24/11/2017
Briefing MoI on smart licensing & Monitoring practices
The RTA has informed a visiting delegation from the MoI on the best global practices adopted in licensing of vehicles & drivers, monitoring, and inspection among other fields.
23/11/2017
Unleashing field initiatives to revamp marine transport at Al Seef, Marina
unwavering commitment to upgrade mass transit modes. A cluster of initiatives have been rolled out including replacing the fleet of Water Buses by new air-conditioned abras.
22/11/2017
Al Tayer calls on youth to set career priorities on Day 1 of DIPMF
HE Mattar Al Tayer, stressed to youths the importance of setting their priorities. He called on them to search for the jobs that match to their specialities in order to share benefits with the working environment.
20/11/2017
4th Dubai Int’l PM Forum kicks off under the auspices of Hamdan bin Mohammed
Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the 4th Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) will open Monday 20th of November 2017.
19/11/2017
Al Tayer unveils Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport
The RTA was among the participants in LA CoMotion Congress; one of the biggest global platforms dedicated to the future of mobility held in Los Angeles, USA aimed at bringing a radical change in urban mobility technology and developing technology-driven solutions for urban mobility issues
18/11/2017
Operating electric abras for serving Global Village visitors
The RTA in collaboration with the management of the Global Village, has endorsed a plan for operating electricity-powered abras to serve visitors of that popular leisure destination
17/11/2017
Statement of Mattar Al Tayer marking International Day for Tolerance
HE Mattar Al Tayer said that the UAE had become a global model for tolerance and co-existence of people. The state has become a hospitable place for decent living of more than 200 nationalities
16/11/2017
Sharing investment & partnership experience with Dubai Police
The RTA has received a delegation from the Department of Finance at the Dubai Police and shared with them its best practices and experiences in investment & partnership with the private sector.
16/11/2017
Unveiling new initiatives using 3D printing technology
The committee responsible for the Implementation 3D Printing Strategy has launched new 3D printing initiatives geared towards implementing RTA projects using this high technology.
15/11/2017
Al Tayer endorses Dubai Taxi Strategic Plan (2017-2022)
HE Mattar Al Tayer, has endorsed the Strategic Plan of the Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) 2017-2022.
14/11/2017
Supporting People of Determination with free wheelchairs
RTA has received 10 people of determination at its headquarters and offered them 10 free wheelchairs. The gesture, which is made in coordination with the DHA,
13/11/2017
Kick-starting theoretical & practical training on trailer driving skills
RTA has started theoretical and practical training on driving articulated heavy trucks skills as part of its efforts to reduce trailer-related accidents.
12/11/2017
Board of Trustees of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Award for Innovation in Project Management approves award winners
Name the winners will be announced on the 20th of November 2017 in conjunction with the launch of the fourth Dubai International Project Management Forum 2017.
11/11/2017
Customers Council & private companies discuss upgrading services of business sector
The Customers Council of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) discussed with representatives of a variety of private companies in Dubai several issues of common interest.
10/11/2017
Carrying 100 inspection campaigns targeting heavy vehicle driving centres
Over five days, the RTA has carried 100 out inspection campaigns targeting driving institutes of heavy vehicles, checking the soundness of vehicles used for learning
09/11/2017
Phase I of Parallel Roads Project at the Godolphin vicinity Opened
The first phase of the Parallel Roads Improvement Project at Godolphin vicinity, which comprises two phases costing AED 1 billion has been opened on 8 November 2017.
08/11/2017
Taking part in Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show 2017 for sixth straight year
For the sixth year in a row, the RTA is taking part (Thursday) 9 November 2017 in the Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show 2017 held at the Dubai Creek Marina
08/11/2017
4th Dubai International Project Management Forum 2017 attracts elite sponsors
The DIPMF organised by the RTA on 20-21 November 2017, has attracted a wide range of sponsors from a wide array of sectors at the local, regional and international levels.
07/11/2017
Signing agreement with DMCC for operating JLT car parks
RTA and DMCC, the world’s leading Free Zone for trade and enterprise and master developer of the Jumeirah Lakes Towers district in Dubai.
06/11/2017
Offering jobs to female graduate citizens among people of determination
The RTA has signed a MoU with Zayed University, under which the RTA will sponsor the university's Emirati students from people of determination in their relevant specializations
05/11/2017
Launching a new generation of vehicle licensing numbers, dual code plates
HE Mattar Al Tayer has unveiled a new generation of vehicles licensing plates design as well as a new two-code plate as of December 2017.
04/11/2017
Launching self-service for requesting registration of elongated, used vehicles
RTA has launched a new service for requesting permits of elongated and used vehicles and others operating within duty free zone with the aim of delivering enhanced services.
03/11/2017
Honoring strategic, media partners and 50 taxi drivers
The RTA honoured its strategic partners including ministries, government institutions and media representatives as well as top 50 outstanding cabbies from Dubai Taxi Corporation and other franchise companies as part of Dubai Taxi Excellence Awards.
02/11/2017
Celebrating Flag Day through Water Canal Carnival
The RTA on Thursday, November 2, 2017, has taken part in the celebrations marking the UAE’s Flag Day, in an annual response to the initiative launched in 2012
02/11/2017
RTA and Emaar ink joint venture to launch autonomous vehicles
RTA has signed a joint venture with Emaar Properties to study the launch of autonomous vehicles using smart traffic signals as crossings between the Dubai Mall and Boulevard areas.
01/11/2017
Huge participation and valuable prizes at Public Transport Day
The 8th Public Transport Day 2017 has attracted huge participation from the public in general and public transport users in particular. The participants took part in a number of events held by RTA.
01/11/2017
Launching 8th Public Transport Day marking RTA’s 12th anniversary
The RTA will launch the 8th edition of Public Transport Day initiative corresponding to the first of November each year and coinciding with the RTA’s 12thanniversary.
31/10/2017
RTA and IRF ink MoU to launch global alliance
HE Abdullah Al-Mogbel, and HE Mattar Al Tayer, witnessed the signing of (MoU) between the RTA and the IRF Middle East & North Africa Regional Congress & Exhibition held under the theme “Mobility Solutions for the 21st Century.”
30/10/2017
Al Tayer: Expenditure on Dubai Roads reached US$20b during 2006 – 2016
HE Mattar Al Tayer, stated that the Dubai Government Strategy had attached utmost priority to the development of the infrastructure and transport.
29/10/2017
MENA International Road Federation Congress & Exhibition attracts varied platforms
Started on Sunday, October 29, and will continue for three days until Tuesday, October 31, witnessed diversified participations from different countries all over the world.
29/10/2017
IRF MENA Congress & Exhibition kicks off on Sunday
Under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the 1st MENA Congress and Exhibition of the IRF will take place under the themewill be launched Sunday October 29,2017.
28/10/2017
Launching two new bus routes on Nov 1st to serve Global Village visitors
RTA’s Public Transport Agency is set to launch two new bus routes (Routes 102, 106) on November 1st, 2017. The step would also boost the happiness of visitors of the Global Village in Dubai.
27/10/2017
RTA Women Committee educates female employees about breast cancer
The Women Committee at the RTA has held an awareness-raising campaign about breast cancer in collaboration with Al Jalila Establishment marking the World Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
26/10/2017
Reviewing Belgium experience in improving marine transport
The RTA has reviewed the latest international practices in designing stations and the infrastructure of marine transport through a visit of RTA delegation to Antwerp city, Belgium.
26/10/2017
Metro Service Change Scheduled from November 1st , 2017
Rail Agency has announced the better metro/tram service changes effective November 1st 2017, which coincides with the Public Transport Day.
25/10/2017
A Day without Service Centers initiative
The initiative aims to encourage customers to migrate to smart channels in processing their transactions and availing government services
25/10/2017
Mohammed bin Rashid launches drilling of Route 2020 Tunnel, inspects new design of metro coaches
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched the tunnel drilling works of the Route 2020 Project, which extends the Dubai Metro Red Line 15 km from Nakheel Harbour and Tower Station to the site of Expo 20
24/10/2017
Highlighting green economy achievements in WETEX 2017 starred by Tesla
The RTA will review its green economy achievements as part of its participation in the 19th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2017
23/10/2017
Closing Al Maktoum Bridge on Fridays for five weeks
The bridge will be closed for road and marine traffic on Fridays only starting from 27 October 2017 until 24 November 2017 from 01:00 am to 09:00 am
23/10/2017
Rewarding frequent public transport commuters and encourages them to exercise in line with Dubai Fitness Challenge
The RTA has invited all community segments to use various mass transit modes including the metro, tram, public buses and marine transport such as the water taxi and waterbus
22/10/2017
RTA rolls out diverse sporting events in Week 1 of Dubai Fitness Challenge
RTA took part in the ‘Dubai Fitness Challenge’ initiative, which kicked off on Friday, October 20, 2017 by holding various sports events in RTA’s premises including the head offices of Public Transport Agency.
22/10/2017
RTA, Dubai Police sign MoU to enhance transportation safety
HE Lt General Dahi Khalfan Tamim and HE Mattar Al Tayer have witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU calls on protecting the safety of transport sector along with users and facilities in the Emirate of Dubai.
21/10/2017
Measuring customer’s happiness via Artificial Intelligence technology
RTA has launched the world's first initiative for measuring customers’ happiness using artificial intelligence technology.
20/10/2017
Briefing Dubai Media on knowledge and innovation practices
RTA has received a delegation from Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) and briefed them on the best practices adopted by the RTA in the field of knowledge and innovation management.
19/10/2017
Agreement with DP World on issuing driver permits
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has sign an agreement with DP World – UAE Region for assisting in issuing driver permits and offering licensing services.
18/10/2017
MoU signed with UNDP
RTA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to enhance the cooperation between the two entities.
17/10/2017
Updating Smart Drive app to ensure safe and smooth driving experience
The RTA has unveiled new updates to the Smart Drive app offering smart navigation. The app uses GPS technology to guide motorists en route without requiring internet connection on portable devices
16/10/2017
30 thousand Customers take part in Dirham Khair initiative
The RTA announced that the Charity Dirham initiative had attracted 30.000 customers since launched last July. The initiative has garnered the support of RTA clients using smart services
15/10/2017
Theyab bin Mohammed reviews key projects, initiatives of RTA’s roads and mass transit systems
His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has reviewed the projects and initiatives currently undertaken by RTA to improve the infrastructure of roads network and mass transit systems in Dubai.
14/10/2017
Reducing speed limits on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Emirates Road, takes effect this Sunday
RTA and the General HQ of Dubai Police have announced that the reduction of the speed limit on the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and the Emirates Road from 120 k/h to 110 k/h across the sectors in Dubai should take effect as of October 15th, 2017.
13/10/2017
RTA extends deadline for submissions to Sustainable Transport Award to Nov 10th
The Higher Organizing Committee of the Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST) has announced the extension of the deadline set for receiving submissions from public, semi-public and private entities across the UAE to November 10th, 2017 instead of October 15th, 2017.
13/10/2017
Bus On-Demand App Service uncovered in Gitex
Through its stand in Gitex 2017 (RTA) unveiled an bus on-demand service via a smart app branded (MVMANT), the first app of its kind in the region
12/10/2017
Unveiling ‘Loyalty Points’ for nol card uses in Gitex
During its participation in Gitex 2017, the RTA is set to launch Loyalty Points program for nol cards, branded as (nol+), which will be available to the public by the end of this year
11/10/2017
Setting up cooperation with Smart Dubai
HE Mattar Al Tayer, has recently received in his office Her Excellency Dr. Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr – Director General of the Smart Dubai Office (SDO).
10/10/2017
Exhibiting Smart Pedestrian Signal in Gitex 2017
The RTA is displaying the Smart Pedestrian Signal in Gitex 2017 as part of endeavours to keep abreast of the Smart City initiative of the Dubai Government
09/10/2017
Launching Dubai Drive app in Gitex 2017 with enhanced customer features
The RTA has launched its smart app branded ‘Dubai Drive’ in Gitex 2017 to boost its smart services offering with the aim of bringing happiness to all beneficiaries of RTA services.
08/10/2017
Launching Integrated Mobility Platform, Dubai Drive and nol Plus in Gitex
HE Mattar Al Tayer announced that RTA would be launching a new package of smart services to clients in Gitex 2017. The services on show will include Dubai Integrated Mobility Transport Platform (branded as S’hail), Smart Pedestrian Crossing Signal, two-seater Autonomous Air Taxi, Dubai Drive App, and Customers Loyalty Points Programme (nol Plus).
07/10/2017
RTA Youth Council holds brainstorming session with Youth Hub X at Emirates Towers
The Youth Council at RTA has visited the Youth Hub X at Emirates Towers in Dubai. The visit aimed at familiarizing with the Hub, and its domain as defined by the Government involving several arcades designed for promoting the skills and knowledge of youth.
06/10/2017
Reviewing core objectives of Dubai Cyber Security Strategy
The RTA has teamed up with the DESC in holding an awareness-raising workshop about the objectives and key drivers of the Dubai Cyber Security Strategy launched in May 2017
05/10/2017
Dubai Maritime City Authority briefs RTA on ‘Sea Dubai’ initiative, reviews latest maritime lines
HE Mattar Al Tayer praised the ‘Sea Dubai’ initiative as instrumental to leveraging the cooperation between the maritime business in public and private sectors
04/10/2017
Al Tayer explores with Uber offering budget mobility products in Dubai
HE Mattar Al Tayer has received in his office Mr Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty, Vice President and CEO of Uber in Europe, MENA.
04/10/2017
Former US Secretary of Transportation delivers keynote speech in IRF MENA Congress
Dubai will play host to the inaugural edition of the International Road Federation (IRF) MENA Congress and Exhibition 2017. RTA will hold the Congress in collaboration with the IRF under the theme “Mobility Solutions for the 21st Century.”
03/10/2017