Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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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Four tankers caught fire after hitting mines near the Strait of Hormuz, while the US prepares additional air defenses in Israel. Trump signals readiness for a strike despite unresolved negotiations with Tehran.

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Projections give Democrats control of the House and put them within striking distance of the Senate. Key wins in South Carolina and North Carolina highlight a widening Democratic wave.

Indian entrepreneur clinches $1 million Dubai Duty Free prize after 25‑year streak

Govidan Nair, a 62‑year‑old Indian textile owner living in Dubai, secured a $1 million prize in the Millennium Millionaire Series 562 after 25 years of participation. Another Indian winner took home a Harley‑Davidson in the accompanying draw.

Two Everest‑Region Helicopters Collide, One Tourist Killed and Three Injured

A mid‑morning collision between two private helicopters at Pheriche helipad in Nepal’s Solukhumbu district left one Indian tourist dead and three people injured. Authorities are investigating the accident as the trekking season peaks.

Iran Sets Seven Preconditions for US War Exit, Offers Quick Hormuz Reopening

Iran has presented seven core conditions it says must be satisfied before any cease‑fire with the United States can be finalized. Tehran also pledged to lift the Hormuz closure in just 48 hours once its demands are fulfilled.