#Traffic

RTA sets up detailed plan to help movement of visitors and delegates travel to Expo City during COP28 Image WAM RTA

Getting to COP28: RTA unveils detailed transit plan

RTA has introduced exclusive special edition nol cards for COP28 delegates

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Al Meydan Street project to reduce commute times drastically: RTA

The improvement works promises to reduce commute times as it increases street capacity from the Al Khail Street intersection to the Cyclists Club

RTA awards project for Hessa Street Improvement project Image RTA Dubai Media Office

Hessa Street capacity to double; RTA awards Dhs689m contract for major revamp

The project will double the lanes on Hessa Street from two to four in each direction and boost its capacity to accommodate 8,000 vehicles per hour

Truck ban on Abu Dhabi roads Image courtesy WAM

Abu Dhabi issues temporary entry ban on trucks, worker-buses on Oct 2

The step has been taken to ensure smooth traffic flow during the ADIPEC 2023 conference, which is taking place in the UAE’s capital

RTA Dubai scores highly on TomTom's 2022 traffic index

Dubai outperforms key global cities in ease of traffic flow: report

The TomTom 2022 report showed Dubai beat cities such as Sydney, Berlin and Rome in terms of the average time needed to travel a distance of 10km in the CBD

sharjah roads closure Image courtesy SRTA Sharja Police

Sharjah: SRTA announces partial closure of key road from July 17

The road works will be carried out in two phases according to the emirate’s roads and transportation authority

Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Corridor Improvement Project _ Image courtesy RTA

RTA completes Dubai-Al Ain Road improvement project, four bridges built

The second and final phase included the construction of a two-lane bridge stretching 988 metres with a free left turn for traffic incoming from Nadd Al Hamar Road in the direction of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road

Dubai Police Launches Awareness Campaign on Amended Traffic Law Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai Police launches awareness campaign for recently amended traffic law

The newly launched campaign will run over seven weeks

RTA adds nex exit at AL Seba Street at Dubai marina Image RTA

Dubai Marina: RTA adds extra exit to ease traffic flow at Al Seba Street

With the new exit, the total capacity of exit lanes from Dubai Marina via Al Seba Street will rise from 900 to 2,400 vehicles per hour, marking a sharp increase of over 266 per cent

Dubai RTA awarded contract for Garn Al Sabkha Street Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road Intersection Improvement Project Image RTA

Dubai: Dhs374m road project to enable smooth traffic flow, support population growth

The scope of the project covers the construction of four bridges, spanning 3,000 metres capable of carrying 17,600 vehicles per hour

Partial road closure announced from June 24 to 26 on this road Image Getty Images

Abu Dhabi: Partial road closure announced on this road from June 24-26

The Integrated Transport Centre also announced the opening of new signalled intersection on Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street – Al Ain

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Abu Dhabi introduces traffic warning lights to alert drivers

The system, which aims to enhance road safety across the emirate, uses coloured lights to alert drivers of upcoming traffic incidents and adverse weather conditions

UAE and Qatar link traffic systems

UAE and Qatar link traffic systems

The announcement was made at a meeting held in Abu Dhabi between delegates of the two countries

Total passenger traffic rises 64.4% in 2022

Middle Eastern airlines register 157.4% rise in passenger traffic in 2022

International passenger traffic rose 152.7 per cent last year versus 2021

Middle East aviation stats for Nov 2022

Middle East airlines witnessed 84.6% rise in traffic in November, says IATA

Total global traffic in November rose 41.3 per cent compared to the previous year

DXB to welcome 2.1 million passengers between October 21-30

Dubai’s DXB to welcome 2.1 million passengers between October 21-30

October 30 is expected to be the busiest day, with daily passenger traffic to exceed 259,000

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Customers can now report minor traffic accidents on the DubaiNow app

Upon reporting the accident, users will receive a Dubai Police report by email or text message

Dubai registers 670 drunk driving cases in 2020

The Dubai Traffic Prosecution recorded a 41 per cent year-on-year decline in the number of traffic cases in 2020

Why regional e-commerce companies must prioritise sustainability

Rising demand for online shopping and time-definite deliveries is expected to weigh heavily on sustainability as urban density, air pollution and traffic congestion scale

Dubai International Airport reports 70% dip in passenger traffic in 2020

A total of 2.19 million passengers travelled through the airport in December 2020

New Year’s Eve: Dubai’s Nakheel issues travel advice for Palm Jumeirah

Nakheel has released details regarding travel to and from the Palm Jumeirah

Ajman Police reduces traffic fines by 50% to mark National Day

The relaxation will commence from December 2 and last for one month

Kuwait stops issuing driving licences to expat students and nurses

The decision will not apply to students and nurses who already have licences