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Dubai RTA completes key internal road projects, expands works across six communities

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed internal road projects in Al Khawaneej 2 (Tolerance District) and Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1, while construction is underway in six other residential areas. In total, the projects span 103 kilometres of new and upgraded roads, enhancing mobility, safety, and infrastructure for residents.

Completed projects

  • Al Khawaneej 2 (Tolerance District): Six kilometres of internal roads were built, with connections to Amman Street. The project also delivered 765 parking spaces, 178 lighting poles, and a dedicated cycling track.
  • Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1: Covered 27 kilometres of roads, upgraded junctions, added seven new roundabouts, and improved capacity to handle 3,000 vehicles per hour per road. The works also included 42 kilometres of road lighting, boosting safety for heavy vehicle movement in the industrial hub.

Ongoing road works

  • Al Awir 1: Includes 16.5 kilometres of internal roads (five kilometres within Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment), a 7.5-kilometre dual carriageway linking Emirates Road to Al Awir, and a new 4-kilometre lane on Emirates Road. Once completed in Q2 2026, the project will double road capacity and ease traffic flow by 16%.
  • Nad Al Sheba 1, 3, and 4: Development of 32 kilometres of new roads, 15 kilometres of walkways and cycling tracks, as well as landscaping and upgrades near schools, mosques, and parks. Nad Al Sheba 1 is scheduled for completion by year-end, while Nad Al Sheba 3 and 4 are expected to be completed by Q1 2027.
  • Al Warqa’a: Expected to finish by the end of this year, works include a new entry and exit to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, upgrades to Al Warqa’a 1 Street, and conversion of roundabouts into signalised intersections. The project will serve 350,000 residents, cut travel time by 80% (20 minutes to 3.5 minutes), and reduce trip distances from 5.7 km to 1.5 km.
  • Wadi Al Amardi: Features 15 kilometres of new roads, a 4-kilometre expansion of Tripoli Street, 405 lighting poles, and 1,000 new parking spaces. Serving more than 30,000 residents, the project is expected to be completed in Q3 2026, reducing travel distances by 80%.

Commitment to community development

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, said the works reflect the directives of Dubai’s leadership to enhance infrastructure in residential communities.

“These projects improve quality of life, support Dubai’s population growth, and promote residents’ happiness and wellbeing. They also accommodate increasing traffic volumes, improve flow, and boost road safety.”

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Dubai-India travel: Security procedures triggered for Emirates flight following bomb threat email, flight lands safely

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Authorities at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport activated full emergency protocols on Friday after receiving a bomb threat email linked to Emirates flight EK526 travelling from Dubai (DXB) to Hyderabad (HYD).

According to GMR officials, the threat email landed in the airport’s customer support inbox around 7.30am on December 5. Despite the alert, the flight continued under strict monitoring and landed safely at 8.30am.

Once on the ground, the aircraft was immediately moved to an isolated bay. Passengers were safely deboarded, and security te

ams carried out standard bomb threat checks. Investigations are currently underway.

Emirates confirmed the incident in a statement to local media, saying authorities had alerted them to a “potential security threat” to EK526.
“All standard security procedures were implemented by the relevant local authorities with full co-operation from Emirates’ ground teams,” the airline said, adding that “the safety and well-being of passengers and crew remain the highest priority.”

Authorities say all threats are being investigated, and extra security measures remain in place at the airport.

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Driving through Abu Dhabi this week? Here are the road closures you need to know about

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Abu Dhabi motorists can expect some delays over the next few days, with the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) announcing a series of partial road closures across key routes in the capital. Drivers are being urged to plan, allow extra travel time, and follow diversions to avoid congestion.

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street

A major set of phased lane closures will take place near Sheikh Zayed Bridge from Tuesday, December 9 to Monday, December 22, 2025.

  • Three left lanes will be closed from 12am on December 9 until 10pm on December 15.
  • Two right lanes will then shut from 10pm on December 15 until 6am on December 22.

Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Street

Another temporary closure is scheduled on Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Street from 5pm on December 5 until 5am on December 8.

Authorities explained that these restrictions are part of ongoing road enhancement projects designed to improve traffic flow and safety across the city. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes wherever possible during the maintenance period.



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Sharjah Police give deadline to remove National Day stickers, or face fines

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If your car is still sporting National Day decals, it’s time to take them off. Sharjah Police have announced that all vehicle owners must remove their UAE National Day celebration stickers by Saturday, December 6, and those who miss the deadline will face violations.

The reminder follows a crackdown during the 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, where authorities impounded 106 vehicles and nine motorbikes for dangerous and irresponsible behaviour on the roads.

According to Sharjah Police, the violations included:

  • Creating loud noise and disturbing residents
  • Driving recklessly and endangering others
  • Operating vehicles without a valid licence

Police officials urged motorists to celebrate responsibly and avoid turning festivities into safety risks.

However, there has been a shift in decorating trends this year. Many residents opted for cleaner, simpler, more elegant designs to showcase their UAE pride ahead of the long weekend, and demand for custom decals surged.

Authorities are now urging residents to ensure all celebratory stickers and decorations are removed by the set deadline to keep roads safe and avoid penalties.


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