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Press releases
RTA Collaborates with Terra to Develop Battery-Swapping Stations for the Delivery Sector
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced an installation plan for several battery-swapping stations for electric bikes in strategic operational zones and locations across the emirate. The plan will be developed in collaboration with Terra Tech Ltd, a MENA-based B2B micro-mobility tech start-up that specialises in developing battery-swapping stations.
16/09/2025
Organising a Hackathon Focused on AI-Powered Mobility Solutions
RTA recently organised a hackathon titled “Generative AI Meets Open Data,” which attracted the participation of more than 70 students from various colleges and universities across the UAE.
15/09/2025
Building 6 New Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges Across Major Roads
RTA completed two pedestrian bridges on Sheikh Rashid Street and Al Mina Street as part of Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project.
14/09/2025
Projects
A 700-Metre Expansion on Sheikh Zayed Road
The upgrade expanded the lanes from six to seven, increasing capacity by 16% to accommodate up to 14,000 vehicles per hour.
11/09/2025
Rapid Traffic Solutions on Al Thanya Street
RTA has commenced a package of rapid traffic solutions on Al Thanya Street, a key corridor linking Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Wasl Road
08/09/2025
Enhancing Mobility and Safety Around 27 Dubai Schools
The project forms part of RTA’s strategy to enhance mobility and optimise traffic flow across Dubai’s road network, with a particular focus on school areas.
26/08/2025
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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.