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Gulf Insider
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Insider
Dubai Number Plate Fetches $2.27mn at Weekend Auction
A premium number plate sold for AED8.35 million during a public auction in Dubai on Saturday evening. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) organised the event, which generated approximately AED100 million in total revenue. The top-selling plate, CC22, commanded the highest price at the auction. The 118th open auction for exclusive vehicle number plates, hosted by #RTA on Saturday evening, April 26, 2025, set a new all-time record, generating about AED 100 million in proceeds, the highest ever achieved in RTA number plate auction the bids was plate (CC…— RTA (@rta_dubai) April 27, 2025 Premium Dubai licence plates generate AED100 million in weekend sale Number plate BB20 achieved the second-highest bid at AED7 million, while BB19 sold for AED6.68 million. The AA707 plate reached a price of AED3.31 million. Another notable sale was AA222, which fetched AED3.3 million. Participants were required to provide a security cheque deposit of AED25,000 to enter the bidding process. '[The auction] set a new all-time record, generating about AED 100 million in proceeds, the highest ever achieved in RTA number plate auction history,' RTA said via X. This latest auction follows the trend of premium number plates commanding multi-million dirham prices in the emirate, reflecting their status as investment assets for many buyers. Last month, Dubai real estate Roads and Transport AuthorityMuhammad Binghatti paid AED35 million for a DD number plate. Also read: Saudi Arabia, Qatar Clear Syria's $15mn World Bank Debt: Report Source Arabian Business
Dubai Eye
19-04-2025
- Automotive
- Dubai Eye
RTA opens new bridge to cut travel time by 67%
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new bridge connecting Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street in the direction of the Infinity Bridge, part of phase 4 of the Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project. Spanning 985 metres, the newly launched bridge features two lanes and can accommodate up to 3,200 vehicles per hour. The Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project extends 4.8 kilometres from the intersection of Sheikh Rashid Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street to the Falcon Intersection on Al Mina Street. The new bridge will ease congestion and significantly reduce travel time by 67 per cent, from 12 minutes to 4 minutes, for motorists traveling from Jumeirah Street towards Infinity Bridge via Al Mina Street, by providing uninterrupted traffic flow across the new bridge without the need to stop at traffic signals. — RTA (@rta_dubai) April 19, 2025
Gulf Business
18-04-2025
- Gulf Business
Hop on: Dubai's RTA offers free bus service for Easter weekend
Image credit: RTA/Website Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will provide free bus services to transport visitors from Energy Metro Station to the Church Complexes in Jebel Ali during the Easter celebrations, from April 18 to 20, between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. According to a tweet on the authority's official account on X, visitors can also easily reach the churches located in Oud Metha by taking a short walk from Oud Metha Station. التزاماً بتوجيهات القيادة الرشيدة بتعزيز قيم التعايش وروح التسامح والألفة في المجتمع، وتماشياً مع حرص — RTA (@rta_dubai) Read- This initiative aligns with the directives of the UAE's wise leadership to foster coexistence, tolerance, and harmony within society. It also reflects the RTA's commitment to engaging with Dubai's diverse communities. The The The RTA aims to operate smart, eco-friendly public transport supported by innovative technology, reinforcing its commitment to transforming all public transit into zero-emission mobility by 2050. This initiative ensures seamless and sustainable transportation across Dubai. The bus is designed for Dubai's unique environmental conditions and is equipped with modern specifications and smart technologies. These include a best-in-class air conditioning system and high-capacity batteries with 470 kWh of storage—the largest of any electric bus previously tested in the RTA's fleet. When fully charged, the bus can travel up to 370 km. It is a 12-metre-long city bus with a total capacity of 76 passengers, including 41 seated and 35 standing.
What's On
06-04-2025
- Business
- What's On
RTA announces new Dhs786 million project to ease traffic
This RTA project will affect Bur Dubai and Dubai Islands… Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a project and awarded the contract for constructing direct access points to Dubai Islands from Bur Dubai. This RTA project aims to support Dubai's growth and development and improving traffic flow. The work includes the construction of a bridge that stretches across Dubai Creek, between the Infinity Bridge and Port Rashid Development area, spanning 1,425 metres, with four lanes in each direction, for Dhs786 million. The bridge can hold up to 16,000 vehicles per hour and will rise 18.5 metres above the surface of Dubai Creek, and the navigational channel will be 75 metres wide. #RTA has awarded the contract for constructing direct access points to Dubai Islands from Bur Dubai side. This project aims to support ongoing development, address the demands of urban and demographic growth, improve traffic flow, and facilitate the movement of residents and… — RTA (@rta_dubai) April 6, 2025 The project also includes constructing a dedicated pedestrian and cycling track connecting both ends of the bridge, with elevators at the end. Additionally, surface roads extending 2,000 metres will also be constructed to connect the bridge with the existing roads on both sides of Dubai Islands and Bur Dubai areas. The bridge will assist traffic flow in Dubai and reduce congestion. This is one of the many projects that RTA and Dubai government are doing to help the traffic in the emirate. Last year, RTA announced a major project to improve roads in 19 areas of the city. RTA recently launched another major infrastructure upgrade to improve access points for four key neighbourhoods: Nadd Hessa, Al Awir 1, Al Barsha South, and Wadi Al Safa 3. Image: Dubai Eye > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Gulf Insider
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Insider
Dubai's RTA Launches Short Film Competition For Students
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new competition aimed at university and postgraduate filmmakers, encouraging them to create short films that address the causes and risks of traffic accidents. The initiative, called the Road Safety Film Festival, is designed to raise awareness about road safety among young people. The competition features three categories, with first-place winners in each receiving certificates of achievement, recognition, and cash prizes. The categories focus on key traffic challenges: sudden lane departures, driving distractions, and unsafe behaviours involving bicycles and electric scooters. Submissions will open on 7 April 2025 and close on 14 July 2025. Participants can submit their entries through the competition portal on the RTA website at where they can find detailed information on eligibility, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines. The competition is open to university students aged 18 to 35, with entries accepted individually or in teams of up to three members. Multiple entries are allowed, provided that all films are original and made by the students or teams. The goal is to create films that contribute meaningfully to road safety awareness. Ahmed Al Khzaimy, Director of Traffic at RTA's Traffic and Roads Agency, explained: 'The competition empowers students to showcase their creativity through impactful films that promote traffic safety within the community.' 'RTA has allocated cash prizes for the top three winners in each category. This aligns with the objectives of Dubai's Traffic Safety Strategy, which emphasises raising awareness among school and university students — particularly those in university, who are a capable and active segment of youth,' he added. 'The film topics were selected based on traffic statistics that show lane departures and distractions as leading causes of fatal accidents. The third category addresses the rise in unsafe behaviors among bicycle and e-scooter users,' Al Khzaimy concluded.
