Announcements
Opening 4-lane tunnel on Sheikh Rashid Street
RTA Dubai has opened a tunnel on both sides of Sheikh Rashid Street (Al Garhoud and Mina Rashid) comprising four lanes in each direction on 03-05-2018
04/05/2018
Diverting several licensing services to smart channels
(RTA) is intending to divert several licensing services to smart channels starting from the end of April 2018.
26/04/2018
Opening three new bridges on Airport St 27 April 2018
Announcement of the opening of three new bridges as part of the Airport Street Improvement Project in (27 April 2018)
21/04/2018
Launching payment of taxi fare via mobile phones service
(RTA) in partnership with Network International has introduced a new service enabling the payment of taxi fares in Dubai via Samsung Pay and Apple Pay apps
25/03/2018
Opening two new bridges at Marrakech-Airport Roads Intersection
RTA has completed construction works on the two main bridges at the intersection of Marrakech-Airport Roads and will phase their opening in two stages. The first stage will see the existing traffic movement incoming form Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Rd and Al Khawaneej heading to Deira
21/03/2018
Opening new bridge at Airport-Casablanca Streets Intersection
RTA had opened a new bridge at the intersection of Airport-Casablanca Streets, on 19th January 2018, nearby the Cargo Village building.
21/01/2018
Completion of Dubai Parks Bridges Project, costing AED250m
RTA has announced the completion of construction works of Dubai Parks & Resorts project in cooperation with the Meraas Holding at a cost tag of AED250 million.
11/10/2016
RTA applies final touches to Dubai water canal
RTA represented by the Traffic and Roads Agency started applying the final touches to the project of the Dubai Water Canal
30/09/2016
Opens three lanes of Sh. Mohammed bin Zayed Rd Widening Project
RTA opens three new lanes as part of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road Widening Project, A total of six lanes stretching from Al Yalayis Road Junction to Jebel Ali-Lehbab Roundabout.
01/09/2016
Opening of Abu Dhabi-bound Southern bridge of Sheikh Zayed Rd
RTA opens Abu Dhabi-bound southern bridge on the Sheikh Zayed Road as part of the initial phase of the Dubai Water Canal Project.
28/06/2016
Opening Al Wasl Bridge a part of Dubai Water Canal Project
RTA opens Al Wasl Street Bridge as part of Phase II of Dubai Water Canal Project. The Bridge consists of two lanes in each direction in addition to another lane serving the traffic coming from Al Wasl Street to Al Aathar Street.
06/06/2016
Opening of 3-lane Wafi Bridge
The RTA has opened a three-lane bridge extending 700 meters from Oud Metha Road in the direction of the Sheikh Rashid Road, and from there to the Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Saada Road
16/04/2016
RTA opens junction of Amman & Algiers streets
(RTA) opened the signalized junction linking Amman Street and Algiers Street at the Muhaisna 2, as part of the comprehensive road development project in the area, aimed at easing the congested traffic flow in the area affected by the close proximity to labors quarters
05/04/2016
Opening of traffic detour at Al Houdh R/A in April 2016
(RTA) announced the completion of works in the second and final stage of the main traffic diversion at Al Houdh R/A, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road
31/03/2016
Al Tayer: Humanitarian aid defines UAE’s tradition & identity
The launch of Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Centre for Endowment Consultancy complements the caring drive of the UAE inaugurated by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
23/03/2016
Ramp linking Al Aathar, Al Hadiqa Roads
The Roads and Transport Authority has opened new bridge serving the traffic inbound from Al Aathar Road heading towards Al Hadiqa Road
19/03/2016
RTA launches the first smart air-conditioned shelter for bus riders in Jumeirah
RTA has inaugurated the first smart air-conditioned shelter for bus riders in Jumeirah. The shelter offers several other services to the public.
23/02/2016
RTA Certified Opticians
The RTA, in cooperation with the Dubai Health Authority, will require all "passed" eye sight test results for driver
27/09/2015
Amending schedules of Metro and Tram services
RTA intends to introduce permanent changes to the Dubai Metro operational hours on Friday
27/09/2015
Temporary detour at Al Seef Rd
RTA opens on Friday 18th of September 2015, a traffic diversion on Al Seef Road, in a one-way route in the direction of Al Fahidi
16/09/2015
Temporary traffic diversion parallel to Wafi Mall
RTA has opened a temporary traffic diversion on the Sheikh Rashid Road for the traffic coming from Dubai heading towards Abu Dhabi
06/09/2015
RTA licensing eTraffic outage
Please be informed that all modules and channels of RTA Licensing eTraffic Application will be under outage
25/08/2015
Revamping 16 bus stations in Dubai, fits them with 3D maps
RTA has completed the installation of 3D maps of public bus routes in 16 bus stations in Dubai
19/08/2015
RTA Starts booking appointments of vehicle testing
RTA set in motion a system for booking appointments for technical testing of vehicles
18/08/2015
Opening of traffic diversion on both sides of Jumeirah Street
The Roads and Transport Authority - RTA opens the first stage of main traffic diversions on the Jumeirah Street nearby Jumeirah Park
13/08/2015
The online booking of Water Taxi service
RTA has launched the online booking of the Water Taxi service. It is now possible for Water Taxi riders to log on to RTA portal at any time
21/07/2015
Launching Sharekni in 5 languages
The Roads and Transport Authority has launched the smart App Sharekni enabling groups of riders to share vehicles in travelling from and to their workplaces.
12/07/2015
Risks Recognition Test for driving trainees
Licensing Agency launches on July 2015 the Risks Recognition Test as part of an enhanced Theoretical Knowledge Test
05/07/2015
UAE Exchange joins Metro Naming Rights bandwagon
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has inked an agreement with UAE Exchange, whereby the later has joined the Dubai Metro Stations Naming Rights project
28/06/2015
The Kick-off of phase 2 of Sky Bus to commute passengers for free
The RTA has launched Phase 2 of the Sky Bus initiative branded as Terhab
23/06/2015
Smart parking inspection App
New App enabling parking inspectors in the Emirate to quickly identify vehicles in breach of the law governing the use of public car parks in the Emirate of Dubai.
21/06/2015
Complimentary parking permits for vehicles at non-paid parking locations
RTA announced the introduction of a parking permit system designed for inhabitants of residential districts in the Emirate, providing them with free parking permits
14/06/2015
Asset Management Policy
RTA considers effective asset management as vital to the success of its plans, which include development, operation and maintenance.
11/06/2015
Pre-booking of vehicle testing service
A new service designed to provide owners of vehicles with freedom of choice to make prior booking for the timing of technical testing of their vehicles
01/06/2015
RTA opens new Water Taxi station
The Roads and Transport Authority has recently opened a new Water Taxi station Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Station
18/05/2015
RTA set to write off vehicles unregistered for 3 years or more
RTA has started working on arrangements for removing vehicles whose registration expired three years ago or more from the Unified Traffic System
13/05/2015
RTA solicits coordination with active social media users to promote awareness messages
As the start of 2015, the Roads and Transport Authority has embarked on coordination with huge numbers of active social media users
10/05/2015
Opening five new bus stops to lift riders from Sharjah to Dubai
The Roads & Transport Authority has recently introduced some improvements in the network of inter-city buses
05/05/2015
Adopting the use of water jet blasting technology to remove road markings and spilled paints
The project is crystalized in adopting the latest water jet blasters using cutting-edge technology in removing markings and paints spilled on roads.
28/04/2015
RTA launches Rasid System to monitor bus ridership
The RTA has recently launched a sophisticated automatic bus passengers counting system branded as Rasid
06/04/2015
Reducing speed limit on a sector of Dubai-Al Ain highway
RTA has decided to reduce the maximum speed on a sector of Dubai-Al Ain Road stretching from Emirates Road Interchange to Bu Kadrah Interchange
26/03/2015
RTA activates violations against the misuse of the Al Masar
The RTA has announced the start of reporting fines against vehicles misusing the Bus and Taxi Only Lanes the Al Masar as of 1 April 2015
23/03/2015
RTA urges passengers to avoid riding unlicensed vehicles
RTA has called on all community members to shun the use of illegal or unlicensed transit means as they constitute grave risks to the security and safety of riders
16/03/2015
Completing the construction and opening of all internal roads at Warqaa 1, 2, 3 and 4
RTA in Dubai has completed the construction of all internal roads at Al Warqaa 1, 2, 3 and 4 Internal Roads Project.
15/03/2015
Mustering field & electronic support for Gulf Traffic Week
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has diversified its interactive awareness channels to drum up support for the Gulf Traffic Week 2015
09/03/2015
RTA starts imposing fines to protect privacy of women’s metro compartment
RTA has started slapping a AED100-fine on every unauthorized male rider found in the newly expanded Women and Children-Only Compartment of the Dubai Metro
08/03/2015
New distinguished plates starting with Zero on offer
RTA is offering a new code of distinctive number plates for vehicles starting with the digit ZERO
01/03/2015
Launching Newly Designed Motorcycle Number Plates
Motorcyclists and motorcycle owners are required at the time of renewing registration to replace their old plates by new ones
22/02/2015
RTA embarks on report offences against unlicensed semi-trailers
As of April 15th 2015, The Roads and Transport Authority starts issuing offences to semi-trailers bearing no registration numbers
18/02/2015
New communication channel for passenger transport-related services
The Roads and Transport Authority has introduced a new channel for communicating with customers
10/02/2015
RTA sets up circuit to promote basics of using quadbikes
The Roads and Transport Authority has set up an exclusive circuit for practicing driving of quadbikes at Al Awir 1 in Dubai
01/02/2015
RTA’s Drivers and Vehicles App boasts of m-Store service
RTA has recently launched m-Store service, an electronic purse integrated in the smart Drivers and Vehicles App
28/01/2015
RTA opens new bus route and improves other routes in Dubai
The RTA, has decided that as the first of February 2015 is the launching date for a new bus route and improving other routes in the Emirate of Dubai
25/01/2015
RTA Best Smart App Contest for Students
The RTA has rolled out an innovative Contest. This Contest is sponsored by Smart Government and Smart City committees
20/01/2015
RTA offers citizens free directional signboards for condolences
RTA announced a new complimentary service to Emiratis offering them standardized and suitable signage to be used
15/01/2015
A new jogging track around Safa Park
The Roads and Transport Authority has opened a new jogging track around Safa Park under Part 1 of Phase III of the Dubai Water Canal Project
11/01/2015
RTA maps out traffic plan, beefs up transit services during New Year celebrations
As part of the preparations for the New Year celebrations, the RTA has developed a comprehensive plan for the traffic movement and mass transit services
29/12/2014
Adopting extra measures to enhance safe Tram movement
RTA has taken preventive measures to step up the level of traffic safety at signalized junctions along the tramway which lead to overlapping tram-vehicular traffic
23/12/2014
RTA activates eLink with DED about commercial licensing
The Roads and Transport Authority has activated the e-traffic link scheme with the Department of Economic Development in Dubai with the aim of issuing all sorts of commercial transport licenses
22/12/2014
Exclusive packages for marine transit means on New Year Eve
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is rolling out special offers & super services on marine transit modes, comprising the Water Bus, Water Taxi, Dubai Ferry and Abra on the eve of the New Year
21/12/2014
Dubai Brand Vehicle Plate Numbers
RTA launched the Dubai Brand Vehicle Plate Numbers on the 15th of December 2014
16/12/2014
Desert Guide - a new essential prerequisite for Desert Safari drivers
RTA and the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, have set key stipulations for safari drivers in the Emirate of Dubai
15/12/2014
New smart kiosks offering upgraded array of services
The RTA announced that its smart kiosks have received about 73 thousand transactions since the inauguration of the service last December 2013, and plans are being hatched to step up the capacity of these kiosks by adding a number of other services.
23/11/2014
Close the access bridge from Jumeirah Lake Towers
The Roads and Transport Authority RTA announces that it will close the access bridge from Jumeirah Lake Towers JLT and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
20/11/2014
Smart tourist guide service - Nahaam
The Roads and Transport Authority RTA, has launched a smart tourist guide service billed as Nahaam on board the Dubai Ferry
16/11/2014
Dubai Tram service hours
RTA has announced the operation hours of the Dubai Tram
09/11/2014
RTA welcomes companies qualifying requests for new projects
RTA wishes to invite active companies in the following fields to register for the RTA trusted vendors list
09/11/2014
Touristic Abras in the Global Village
The RTA has launched a route for the touristic Abras in the Global Village
06/11/2014
Atlantis Abra Service
RTA has launched in 1st November 2014, a new Abra cruises to set sail with waves of Atlantis waters
05/11/2014
Opening of main traffic diversion on Al Wasl Road
The Roads and Transport Authority RTA opens the main traffic diversion on Al Wasl Road, nearby Al Safa Park on the 31st October 2014
29/10/2014
RTA opens Jumeirah Corniche
The Roads and Transport Authority RTA has fully opened the Jumeirah Corniche stretching 14 kilometers
26/10/2014
Developing 2nd phase of the Online Mortgage Service
The RTA has announced it is commencing the development of the 2nd Phase of its Online Mortgage Service
26/10/2014
Augmented Reality to Wojhati app
The Roads and Transport Authority has exhibited in Gitex Technology Week 2014 in Dubai a new update of the Journey Planner Wojhati App
16/10/2014
RTA unveils experimental NOL Contact Card
RTA has unveiled an experimental version of NOL Contact Card at Gitex Technology Week 2014
13/10/2014
RTA launches Smart Drive app
The Roads and Transport Authority RTA has launched the Smart Drive application Dubai Gitex 2014, which has been made available at Google Play and Apple Store in mobile phones.
12/10/2014
Opening of Qarn Al Sabkha Road
The Roads and Transport Authority RTA has accomplished work in Qarn Al Sabkha Road linking the Sheikh Zayed Road at the JLT junction
09/10/2014
Tourist trips for Dubai Ferry from Al Mamzar
RTA launched a new tourist route for Dubai Ferry from Al Mamzar Marine Transport Station exclusively on Thursdays and Fridays
02/10/2014
RTA deploys 5 modern abras in Dubai Creek
RTA has launched the operation of five modern abras, featuring a heritage-inspired design emulating the shape of traditional abras
29/09/2014
DAMAC Properties joins Metro Naming Rights
The Roads and Transport Authority has signed a partnership agreement with DAMAC Properties whereby the latter has joined naming rights of the Dubai Metro Stations and sealed the naming right of the Dubai Marina Station on the Metro Red Line
29/09/2014
e-wallet service applies to all licensing transactions of corporate entities with a fleet of 50 vehicles or more
The Roads and Transport Authority RTA has invalidated the cash transactions for corporate entities with a fleet of 50 vehicles or more registered in their traffic files and shifted them to e-wallet service as regards vehicle licensing, registration, transfer and the change of ownership.
28/09/2014
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank hops on Dubai metro naming rights
The Roads and Transport Authority RTA has announced that the Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank ADCB has joined the Dubai Metro’s corporate bandwagon, allowing Karama station on the Red Line to be named after this flagship financial institution.
15/09/2014
Inaugurating a new Dubai Ferry route
The Roads and Transport Authority launched on Monday Sept 1st 2014 a new Dubai Ferry route from the Marina Mall to Al Ghubaiba Station and vice versa
02/09/2014
Promotional Packages for Government Departments
Promotional Marine Packages for Government Departments - Ferry Dubai, Water Taxi, and Water Bus
31/08/2014
Salik top-up service through eVouchers
The Roads and Transport Authority RTA announced the launch of a new Salik balance recharge service through eVouchers
24/08/2014
Temporary closure of the Shandagha Tunnel
The Roads and Transport Authority RTA announced that Shandagha Tunnel will be temporarily closed
21/08/2014
Metro Congrats
Metro Congrats contest is a video footage showing participating children extending congratulations to the Dubai Metro
20/08/2014
Metro Baby
Metro Baby - contest is a competition launched in celebration of the metro 5th anniversary where it invites parents to post images of their children who were born on 9.9.2009.
20/08/2014
Parking permits service for seniors and disabled via smart phones
The Roads and Transport Authority has launched a service for issuing and renewing parking permits for the elderly and the disabled, and renewing permits for the disabled through smart phones using RTA DUBAI App.
10/08/2014
RTA reminds public transport users of the expiry of some NOL cards
RTA reminds public transport users in the Emirate of Dubai that some gold, silver and blue NOL cards representing the inaugural batch of these cards expire on August 1st 2014, having completed 5 years since issued on August 1st, 2009.
23/07/2014
Smart metro information kiosks service in 23 stations
The smart metro information kiosk service crystallizes in deploying 50 information systems in 23 metro stations on both the Red and Green Lines, offering a diverse cast of information and services to meet the needs of the metro riders.
21/07/2014
NOL Photography Competition
Launch a photography contest that will invite professional and amateur photographers to share photos of Dubai through their lens.
15/07/2014
Completing internal road projects at 9 residential communities within Dubai
The project includes the construction of internal roads in 9 residential communities stretching 193 km at a cost of about 400 million dirham spanning Hatta
08/07/2014
One-Day Ticket for Water Bus Service at Dubai Marina
One-Day Ticket for Water Bus Service has been devised with a view to attracting tourists, visitors and residents to know more about the Dubai Emirate through taking water bus rides via four stations within the Dubai Marina.
02/07/2014
Take control of the Smartest Car on the road
There are many ways to order your Smart Taxi. All you need is the amazing Smart Taxi App to Book, Track and Rate your taxi right from your smartphone.
25/06/2014
RTA announces service timings during Ramadan
The Roads and Transport Authority has announced the timings set for offering its different services during Ramadan.
25/06/2014
RTA's Umm Al Ramool Service Center Extends Daily Working Time
Underlying RTA's endeavours to boost its strategic objectives in favour of raising customers satisfaction, RTA is pleased to inform its valued customers that RTA's Umm Al Ramool Service Center has extended its daily working hours by two hours more as from 7:30 am till 4:30 pm.
24/06/2014
RTA Customer Service Centres
Starting from the 1st of June 2014, the RTA has reduced the number of RTA Customer Service Centers. This is because using an RTA centre is the most inconvenient and expensive service channel for clients to use. There is a limited number of RTA customer service centers that provide driver license renewal service.
19/06/2014
RTA Trusted Agents
RTA has more that 120 Trusted Agents within UAE to provide driver license renewal.
19/06/2014
No Cash Payments for Vehicle Registration Renewals
From 8 June 2014 the RTA has expanded its policy where it will not accept cash payments from companies, for vehicle registration renewal, if the company has more than 250 vehicles.
17/06/2014