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600-metre structure provides four lanes in each direction Northern bridge to open on 15th February at the intersection of Al Qudra Road and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street Al Tayer: Newly completed bridge increases traffic capacity by 191% and reduces journey time by 55% Al Qudra Road development cuts travel time from 9.4 minutes to 2.8 minutes Corridor serves residential and development districts, accommodating approximately 400,000 residents and visitors Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 8th February 2026: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened today (Sunday) a 600-metre bridge comprising f

UAE, Dubai 08 February 2026: Dubai Customs welcomed an official delegation from New Zealand led by Christine Stevenson, Chief Executive Comptroller; Chair of the Border Executive Board, in a visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties and supporting Dubai’s long-term strategic vision. The delegation was received by His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs. The meeting underscored both sides’ shared commitment to expanding international partnerships that reinforce Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for trade and logistics. Talks focused on opportunities for closer collaboration in customs operations, includ