RTA Launches Al Ruwayyah Yard Project to Streamline Parking for Caravans, Boats, Trailers, and Food Vending Vehicles - lau...

RTA Launches Al Ruwayyah Yard Project to Streamline Parking for Caravans, Boats, Trailers, and Food Vending Vehicles

Step aims to enhance the urban landscape and support sustainability The project aims to safeguard the road right-of-way, enhance traffic safety, and improve the city’s overall visual appeal RTA is studying the expansion of the service to additional locations to achieve wider coverage and enhance accessibility The project was implemented in collaboration with a private company is aligned with Dubai Government’s drive to strengthen public-private partnerships Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 5th January 2026: As part of its efforts to enhance urban organisation, support sustainability plans, and improve quality of life, D

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Statement by H.E. Dr. Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary General On the Accession Day of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

January 03, 2026: Today, we commemorate a proud and momentous chapter in our nation’s history and in the collective memory of its people, as we mark the twentieth anniversary of the accession of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, as the Ruler of Dubai. On this occasion, we reflect upon the remarkable transformations and exceptional achievements that Dubai has realised across diverse fields, and the distinguished global standing it has attained under His Highness Sheikh Mohammed’s wise and visionary leadership. This anniversary encapsulates a rich journey of dedication and ac

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Dubai's tourism strategy enters its digital phase: how global leisure habits are reinventing the visitor economy - dubai's...

Dubai’s tourism strategy enters its digital phase: how global leisure habits are reinventing the visitor economy

Dubai has always treated tourism as a living system rather than a fixed product. You could feel that philosophy clearly this year, with the city focusing more directly on how you move, decide, explore and share while you are there. Global leisure habits have shifted toward personalization, speed and digital immersion, while Dubai’s tourism strategy has followed suit. In the first half of 2025 alone, Dubai welcomed approximately 9.88 million international visitors (a 6% increase year-on-year), underscoring the destination’s continued momentum and its alignment with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). With international arrivals surpassing

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World Customs Organization praises "e-commerce platform" and publishes its development in three languages - worl...

World Customs Organization praises "e-commerce platform" and publishes its development in three languages

Juma Al Ghaith: Dubai Customs is now a global leader in customs innovation Atiq Al Muhairi: The platform is a leading model in using technology to facilitate trade and stimulate investment United Arab Emirates – Dubai 30 December 2025: In a new achievement reflecting Dubai’s strong global standing and leadership in customs innovation, the “Cross-Border E-Commerce Platform”—an innovative project by Dubai Customs—has received widespread praise from the World Customs Organization (WCO). The WCO published a special report on the platform in three languages (French, English, and Spanish), emphasizing that Dubai Customs’

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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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