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Roads and Transport Authority

Dubai Metro: RTA hikes minimum top-up fare for nol card to AED50

Starting August 17, the minimum top-up for Nol card at Metro stations ticket offices will be Dh50, up from Dh20, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) posted on X on Friday. However, this does not apply to commuters topping...

Dubai: New bus lane with broken yellow lines ‘temporary’, RTA clarifies

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has clarified on Tuesday that the dedicated bus lane along First Al Khail St in Al Quoz is temporary and that “there is ongoing study to make a final decision to utilise this...

Sharjah reduces speed limit on interlinked Al Ittihad, Al Wahda roads

The Roads and Transport Authority in Sharjah on Saturday announced the reduction of speed limits on two major roads, namely, Al Ittihad and Al Wahda. Going forward, motorists will need to adhere to a speed of 80kmph instead of 100kmph,...

RTA Implements New Metro Protocols During Peak Hours

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) declared on Tuesday that new daily procedures are being put in place at Dubai Metro stations to guarantee the safety of commuters. 'Crowd management procedures,' according to RTA, will be implemented during rush hours: From...

Dubai: Free parking has been announced in Dubai in connection with the festival

The Roads and Transport Authority has announced that free parking has been announced from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3. The Roads and Transport Authority has announced that free parking has been announced from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3. The authorities...

RTA Upgrades 165 Ticket Vending Machines Across Dubai Metro Stations

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the upgrade of 165 out of the 262 Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) across metro stations. The step aims to delight metro users by implementing several improvements and upgrades to these devices. Through...

RTA Introduces In-Car Interactive Screens to Elevate Taxi Rider Experience

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launched today, Tuesday 19th March, an innovative project aimed at bringing happiness to taxi riders in the emirate. It involves the introduction of 4,500 state-of-the-art interactive screens that provide passengers with a diverse array...

Dubai Expands Traffic Incident Management Project to 17 Major Roads

The Roads and Transport Authority has announced that there will be four main road corridors built in Dubai by the end of 2024. It is an expansion of the RTA’s existing traffic incident management unit project aimed at minimising accidents...

Dubai’s RTA announces Ramadan hours for parking, public transport

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on Saturday announced the business hours of all services Ramadan covering Customer Happiness Centres, Paid Parking Zones, Public Buses, Dubai Metro and Tram, Marine Transport, and Service Provider Centres (Technical...

Transport: More than 3,300 public transport riders, taxi drivers fined during sweeping inspections in Dubai

Dubai: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has registered 3,303 offences in over 100 places in Dubai during an inspection campaign covering passenger transport activities, it revealed on Sunday. The campaign is part of RTA’s drive to verify the compliance of...

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UAE announces new cybersecurity rules for drones

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) has unveiled the nation’s first comprehensive Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines. These were developed in...

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A new 10-year UAE 'Blue Residency' announced recently could create hundreds of job opportunities for those who care about the environment, experts have said....

UAE: No visa required from Indian, Pakistani, Filipino residents to visit these countries

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UAE Launches 180-Day Permit for Expats to Apply for Blue Residency Visa

The UAE has introduced a 180-day multiple-entry permit allowing expats to apply for the Blue Residency visa — a 10-year residency offered to individuals...

Sheikh Hamdan announces new leaders for key Dubai government entities

Dubai: Following the approval of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity...