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Press releases
Statement of H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, on the Call of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to Raise the UAE Flag
H.E. Mattar Al Tayer stated that the UAE, under its wise leadership, continues to demonstrate its ability to navigate challenges with confidence, guided by a clear vision that prioritises security and stability. He affirmed that the UAE flag will always remain a symbol of pride, unity, and the resilience of its people.
10/04/2026
10 Million Cycling Trips Through Careem Bike Since its Launch
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Careem, has announced that more than 10 million cycling trips have been completed through Careem Bike service since its launch in February 2020 to April 2026.
09/04/2026
Global Record Achieved by Public Buses Operating Over 2 Million km Over 18 Years
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a new global record, with its public bus fleet achieving a cumulative operational distance exceeding 2 million km per bus while maintaining high efficiency over 18 years of uninterrupted service.
08/04/2026
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
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.