Friday, November 22, 2024

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RTA announces extended Dubai Metro timings on November 10

The Dubai Metro Red Line and Green Line will operate from 3.00am to 12am on Sunday, November 10, 2024, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Friday. This extended timing is to accommodate individuals who will join the Dubai...

Dubai: Taxi driver returns items left behind by passenger, honoured by RTA

A Dubai taxi driver was recently honoured by the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) for returning items a passenger had left behind. Deepak Kumar Singh's act of honesty was celebrated in a ceremony where Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and chairman...

RTA Announces Bus Route Diversions in Dubai Due to Al Maktoum Bridge Maintenance

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the temporary diversion of several bus routes due to maintenance work on Al Maktoum Bridge. From September 29, 2024, until January 23, 2025, buses will be rerouted through Al Garhoud Bridge, affecting...

RTA and Dubai Police Launch Joint Patrol Units to Monitor Heavy Vehicles on Key Roads

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police General Headquarters have launched joint patrol units for monitoring of heavy vehicles and enforce their technical compliance. These patrol units will cover six major roads: Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Emirates...

RTA announces extended Dubai Metro timings ahead of peak travel period

The operating hours of the Dubai Metro have been extended over the weekend, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said on Thursday. The authority said that the operating hours will be from 5am to 2am until Saturday, August 24 and...

Dubai: RTA hikes minimum top-up amount for Nol card to Dh50

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: RTA announces Metro trip changes from August 3

Starting Saturday, August 3, there will be separate Dubai Metro trips for Expo 2020 and UAE Exchange Metro stations. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the upcoming change on Friday in a post on X. This means those who are...

Dubai to Implement Automated Fare Collection and Passenger Counting on New Buses to Prevent Evasion

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to introduce an Automated Passenger Counting (APC) system in its new fleet of buses to reduce fare evasion. The innovative system will record the actual number of passengers and match this...

RTA launches initiative to enhance services for privileged corporate customers

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recently launched a new initiative, (Accounts Manager), for its distinguished customers from companies and institutions, which deals with the authority’s various institutions and sectors through its Customer Happiness Department. The (Accounts Manager) initiative aims...

Dubai bus network gets speedier and more connected

Dubai: RTA buses get quicker commutes, a new station, and travel options to Abu Dhabi Airport. Catching the bus in Dubai just got easier! As of today, Friday, May 3, the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has implemented a...

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Dubai’s new ‘islands’ out to create another offplan property wave

Dubai: It’s not just offplan property launches that are booming in Dubai – there are ‘islands’ too. Coming off the...

UAE clarifies eligibility of applicants for extended visa amnesty

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security has confirmed that individuals violating residency and visa regulations after September 1...

UAE’s National Day celebrations to be called Eid Al Etihad

The official name for the UAE National Day celebrations is 'Eid Al Etihad', its organising committee announced on Tuesday. The name emphasises the theme of...

UAE: Students who have not cleared EmSAT can reapply to universities

After UAE authorities announced the cancellation of EmSAT entrance exam in early November, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research allowed universities to...

No luggage queues at Dubai’s new airport

Dubai: Passengers arriving at Dubai World Central’s new terminal won’t have to wait for their bags - instead, the luggage will be ready at...