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Mattar Al Tayer
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Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Cuts Dubai Commute to 16 Minutes
Dubai's RTA has confirmed 80% completion of the Al Khaleej Street Tunnel — a 1,650-metre, 3-lane-each-way tunnel that will slash Al Shindagha Corridor travel time from 104 minutes to 16 by 2030, serving one million people.
18 May 2026
Dubai Smart Bus Station Opens at Mall of the Emirates
The Roads and Transport Authority has opened Dubai's first smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates. The 147 sq metre hub runs 24/7, serves 11 bus routes, and is packed with AI cameras, real-time displays, solar panels, and a smart kiosk with a virtual assistant.
11 May 2026
Dubai Loop First Phase Begins: Dh565M Boring Co. Tunnel
Dubai is moving ahead with the first phase of the Dubai Loop, a Boring Company underground transport project worth Dh565 million. The 6.4km pilot route will connect DIFC, Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa via four stations, serving 13,000 passengers daily.
4 Feb 2026
Dubai 2040 Master Plan: Major Urban Projects Approved
Dubai officials have approved sweeping urban projects under the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, including 6,500 km of pedestrian paths, a 30 km Metro Blue Line with 14 stations, the Therme Dubai resort, and the Saih Al-Salam corridor — all aimed at elevating the city's
4 Mar 2025
Dubai Al Fay Street Project: AED 1.5 Billion to Ease Traffic
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has awarded a AED 1.5 billion ($408 million) contract for the Al Fay Street development project — five new intersections spanning 13,500 metres of bridges and 12,900 metres of roads to serve 600,000 residents.
19 Jan 2025
RTA Completes 141 Bus Shelters, on Track for 762 by 2025
Dubai's RTA has installed 141 new bus shelters as part of a plan to build 762 across the city by end-2025 — a project 40% complete and projected to serve more than 182 million passengers annually once finished.
25 Nov 2024
RTA Adds New Al Warqa'a Access from MBZ Road
Dubai's RTA is opening new direct access and exit points from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road into Al Warqa'a, cutting travel time 80% and raising road capacity from 2,000 to 5,000 vehicles per hour — benefiting over 350,000 residents.
20 Oct 2024
Dubai Metro Marks 15 Years with 2.4 Billion Riders
Dubai Metro celebrated its 15th anniversary on September 9, 2024, having carried more than 2.4 billion passengers since inauguration in 2009. The world's longest fully automated driverless metro now spans 90 km across 53 stations, with daily ridership soaring from 20,000 to
9 Sep 2024
Dubai RTA Opens New Bridges on Al Khail Road
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has opened two new bridges on Al Khail Road at Zaabeel and Al Quoz 1, totalling 1,350 metres in length and handling up to 8,000 vehicles per hour as part of the ongoing Al Khail Road Development Project.
2 Sep 2024
Dubai Public Transport Hits 361M Riders in H1 2024
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority recorded 361.2 million riders across public transport, shared mobility, and taxis in the first half of 2024 — a 6% increase over H1 2023 — with daily ridership averaging 1.98 million users.
12 Aug 2024
Dubai RTA Launches Intelligent Traffic Systems Phase II
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has commenced Phase II of the Intelligent Traffic Systems Improvement and Expansion Project, directed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to extend ITS coverage across 100% of the city's main roads by 2026.
24 Jun 2024