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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...

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...

RTA issues advisory as 4 stations remain closed on Red Line

Dubai Metro services remain impacted after unprecedented rain in the UAE last week. While the Red Line has become operational in both directions, the metro is still not halting at these four stations - Onpassive, Equiti, Al Mashreq and...

RTA announces service hours during Eid Al Fitr holidays

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the business hours of all services during the holiday of Eid Al Fitr 1445H (2024)covering Customer Happiness Centres, Paid Parking Zones, Public Buses, Dubai Metro & Tram, Marine Transport means, and Service Provider Centres...

RTA obtains ISO certificate in training passenger transport drivers

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has been certified as compliant with ISO 29994:2021 standards. In the process, RTA is marked as the first organisation worldwide in the roads and transport industry to obtain such certification. Nabeel Yousuf Al-Ali, Director...

Dubai: Free international calls offered to metro users during Ramadan

Phone booths provide commuters with a priceless chance to deepen friendships and ties with family. As part of the 'We Bring You Closer' campaign, Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has installed unique phone booths at Dubai Metro stations...

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...

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India implements stricter rules for gold, silver imports from UAE

India’s recent restrictions on importing precious metals like gold and silver from the UAE in unwrought, semi-manufactured, and powdered...

UAE: No Schengen visa appointments until August; residents told to rethink summer plans

Planning to travel to Europe to enjoy the cooler climes this summer vacation? If you haven't applied for a Schengen visa yet, you should...

Qatar announces 5-day Eid Al Adha holiday for 2025

Qatar has announced a five-day holiday for Eid Al Adha this year. In the Gulf nation, public holidays for the festival will begin on the...

Dubai: Parkin launches parking subscriptions from Dh300

Dubai: Parkin, Dubai’s public parking operator, has announced that parking subscriptions are now available across all areas it manages. The update was shared via...

Saudi Arabia offers free Hajj to 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims

A thousand Palestinians who lost family members in the ongoing conflict with Israel have been invited to perform Hajj this year at the expense...