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Press releases
Winning the ‘Distinguished Public Sector Organization’ Award in the Field of Innovation Ecosystem Maturity
RTA has won the 2025 ‘Distinguished Public Sector Organization’ award from the Global Innovation Institute (GInI), in recognition of its efforts to advance the maturity of its innovation ecosystem and achieve sustainable corporate impact through the adoption of global best practices.
28/04/2026
Launching the Personal Mobility Monitoring Unit to Ensure Compliance with Traffic Rules
RTA and Dubai Police have jointly announced the launch of the Personal Mobility Monitoring Unit to monitor users of personal mobility means and enforce compliance with traffic rules.
27/04/2026
Hamdan bin Mohammed Reviews the Rapid Intervention Vehicle, the Smart Bus Station and the Soft Mobility Parking Facilities
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, reviewed several specialised initiatives and projects being implemented by RTA, including the rapid intervention vehicle, the smart bus station, and soft mobility parking facilities.
26/04/2026
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
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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.