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Press releases
Upgrading 72% of the nol System to Account Based Digital Payment Technology
RTA has announced the completion of 72% of the project to develop and upgrade the existing nol system, currently operating on card-based ticketing (CBT), into a digital payment system powered by account-based ticketing (ABT).
05/07/2026
Overhaul Works for 262 Walkways and Escalators at Metro Stations
RTA, in collaboration with Keolis MHI, the operator and maintainer of Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram, has announced the completion of the comprehensive overhaul programme for walkways and escalators.
02/07/2026
Briefing 1500 Heavy Vehicle Drivers on Technical Safety Standards for Trailers
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) implemented a comprehensive inspection and awareness campaign under the slogan “Trailer Safety” during the first half of this year 2026.
01/07/2026
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
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.