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40K Awareness Campaigns With Iftar Meals for Taxi Drivers, Delivery Bike Riders and Workers
As part of its ongoing commitment to diffusing traffic safety culture, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the launch of a Ramadan awareness campaign, which includes the distribution of 40,000 awareness leaflets alongside iftar meals and Ramadan gifts.
19/02/2026
40% Growth in Dubai’s Commercial Transport Sector with Annual Revenues Reaching AED 8.4 Billion
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, announced that Dubai’s commercial transport sector recorded significant growth in 2025, exceeding 40% in the number of licensed companies compared with 2024.
18/02/2026
Opening Al Ruwayyah Street, Extending 3.5 km
RTA has completed Al Rowaiyah Street, extending 3.5 km, directly linking Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road with Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street near Dubai Silicon Oasis and Nadd Hessa. Hessa residential area, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Warsan 4.
17/02/2026
Projects
Al Ruwayyah Street
The project provides direct entry and exit points to both arterial roads, serving Nadd Hessa residential area, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Warsan 4.
19/02/2026
Bridge at the Al Qudra Road Intersection Linking Arabian Ranches and Dubai Studios City
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened a 600-metre bridge comprising four lanes at the intersection of Al Qudra Road and the link road connecting Arabian Ranches with Dubai Studio City, as part of the main intersections development project along Al Qudra Road. The corridor extends from its intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, passing through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street and Emirates Road, and continuing along Al Qudra Road.
08/02/2026
Launching the Official Operations of Driverless Taxi Service
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the official operations of fully autonomous RT6 taxi vehicles developed by Baidu Apollo Go, as part of Dubai’s smart mobility ecosystem.
06/02/2026
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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.