RTA Activates E-scooter Permit Application Service via RTA Dubai and Dubai Now apps - activates e-scooter

RTA Activates E-scooter Permit Application Service via RTA Dubai and Dubai Now apps

The service that has previously been limited to RTA’s website, eliminates the need to visit service centres Applicants for the E-Scooter Riding Permit are required to complete an electronic theoretical test RTA urges users to obtain the permit before operating e-scooters in authorised areas Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 30 December 2025: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has activated the e-scooter riding permit application service across all official channels, following its earlier availability exclusively through the RTA website (www.rta.ae). The service has now been integrated into the RTA Dubai application

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Emirates flags busy week of travel from Jan 2 – Jan 5 - emirates flags

Emirates flags busy week of travel from Jan 2 – Jan 5

Dubai, UAE, 31 December 2025: Emirates is advising all customers of a significant travel peak in the first week of January, with high numbers of departures and arrivals expected from 2 – 5 Jan. Emirates strongly recommends that customers arrive to the airport 4 hours ahead of departure, preparing for the likelihood of additional traffic on the way to the airport, busier carparks, and a bustling airport. Emirates recommendations for the busy travel week ahead 1. Take advantage of remote check in options; Emirates City Check In and Travel Store in DIFC – Save time at the airport and check in at Emirates City Check In and Travel S

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RTA's 120th Distinctive Number Plates Auction Tops AED 109 Million - rta's distinctive

RTA’s 120th Distinctive Number Plates Auction Tops AED 109 Million

The auction records the highest revenue in the history of distinctive number plate auctions Plate number BB12 achieves the highest value at the auction at AED 9.66 million, while plate number AA25 exceeds AED 8 million Plate number BB30 records AED 6.74 million, while plate number CC100 achieves AED 4.21 million Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 29th December 2025: The total proceeds of the 120th open auction of distinctive vehicle number plates, launched by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on the evening of Saturday, 27th December, reached AED 109,026,000, representing the highest revenue recorded in the history

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DSF Sale Season & Citywide Promotions Are Now Live - sale season

DSF Sale Season & Citywide Promotions Are Now Live

Dubai, UAE – 29 December 2025: The DSF Sale Season, citywide Scan & Win promotions, and the DSF 12-Hour Sale officially launch across Dubai today — marking one of the biggest shopping moments of the year. DSF Sale Season (26 Dec – 1 Feb) — Now Live Shoppers can enjoy 25%-75% off across 1000+ brands and more than 3,500 retail outlets citywide. Citywide Shop, Scan & Win Promotions — Now Active DSF Citywide Shop, Scan & Win (26 December – 1 February) Shoppers who spend AED 300 or more at participating retailers across Dubai can scan the QR code displayed on official Shop, Scan & Win in-store POSM, upload their rece

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Dubai Culture Concludes Inaugural Emirati Chefs Grant Programme, Announces Second Edition - dubai culture

Dubai Culture Concludes Inaugural Emirati Chefs Grant Programme, Announces Second Edition

The Emirati Chefs Grant programme is organised in collaboration with the International Centre for Culinary Arts and aims to highlight ambitious Emirati talent in the culinary field. Six Emirati chefs were awarded diplomas in culinary arts following their successful completion of a series of training workshops delivered by ICCA Dubai experts. Shaima Rashed Al Suwaidi: “Through this grant, the Authority seeks to provide a unique platform that supports creative Emirati chefs, opens new horizons before them, and encourages them to unleash their ideas and pursue innovative projects.” Sunjeh Raja: ‘We take great pride in training

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Dubai Municipality announces entry into final phase of the ban on single-use plastic products, effective 1 January 2026 - ...

Dubai Municipality announces entry into final phase of the ban on single-use plastic products, effective 1 January 2026

Final phase of Executive Council Resolution No. (124) of 2023 comes into force on 1 January 2026. Ban covers a wide range of single-use plastic products, including cutlery, cups, plates, lids, and tableware. Measure aligns with UAE Cabinet Resolution No. (380) of 2022 regulating single-use products nationwide. Initiative supports circular economy principles, environmental protection, and sustainable consumption practices. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 December 2025: In implementation of Executive Council Resolution No. (124) of 2023 regulating the use of single-use products in the Emirate of Dubai — issued by His Highnes

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Enhancing Road Safety Across Dubai Dynamic Message Signs Improve Travel Experience and Cut Journey Times by 20% - enhancin...

Enhancing Road Safety Across Dubai Dynamic Message Signs Improve Travel Experience and Cut Journey Times by 20%

112 electronic signs strategically distributed across Dubai’s main road network 17,819 messages displayed during the first half of 2025 Messages delivered in sequential stages and at calculated distances to guide traffic flow Smart system powered by the advanced iTraffic platform, supported by AI and big data analytics Dubai, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), December 25, 2025: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) system has become a cornerstone in making mobility across Dubai smoother and safer. Real-time messages displayed on the signs have contributed to reducing travel

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Hala Badri and Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi Commend 'Observers of Change' - hala badri

Hala Badri and Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi Commend ‘Observers of Change’

Mapping the evolution of art in the UAE over five decades Dubai, UAE, 25 December 2025: Her Excellency Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), and Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi, Founder of the Barjeel Art Foundation, visited the major retrospective exhibition ‘Observers of Change’ today at Etihad Museum. Organised by Dubai Culture in collaboration with the Barjeel Art Foundation, the collection features around 60 artworks charting five decades of artistic practice in the UAE. The visit reflects a shared commitment to safeguarding local art and expanding its international visibility. During the tour, B

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Dubai Police Warn of Online Scams Involving Fake Tickets for Concerts, Events and Travel - dubai police

Dubai Police Warn of Online Scams Involving Fake Tickets for Concerts, Events and Travel

Dubai, United Arab Emirates- 25 December 2025: Dubai Police have urged members of the public to purchase tickets for concerts, entertainment events, sporting activities and travel only through official and authorised platforms. The warning was issued by the Anti-Fraud Centre at the General Department of Criminal Investigation, as part of the ongoing #BewareOfFraud campaign led by Dubai Police. Police explained that fraudsters are increasingly using fake websites and unverified social media pages to promote nonexistent tickets, taking advantage of high demand and limited availability. These fraudulent platforms often imitate the names or

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