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Figures indicate ridership growth of over 13% compared to last year Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 1st January 2026: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) transported more than 2.8 million passengers during New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, achieving ridership growth of over 13% compared to last year’s over 2.5 riders. This was delivered as part of an integrated traffic and operational plan that included the management and regulation of traffic movement and implementation of temporary road closures across the Emirate, in direct coordination with Dubai Event Security Committee, as well as relevant authorities and strategi

The 1,000-kilometre trek uses traditional transport methods and was created following intensive studies of Abu Dhabi’s historical navigation routes Abu Dhabi, UAE, 12 December 2025 – Emirates Foundation and Active Abu Dhabi have launched Misrah Mission, with 100 participants between 18 and 35 and representing 35 nationalities, beginning their 1,000-kilometre trek across a traditional Emirati route through the heart of Abu Dhabi’s landscape. The expedition follows six established routes, created by researchers following in-depth studies of historical caravan paths and natural desert landmarks that travellers used for navigation. The 5 gr

Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 27th November 2025: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announces the operating hours of all services during 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) holiday. The updated timings include Customer Happiness Centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram services, marine transport, and service provider centres (vehicle technical inspection). Customer Happiness Centres All RTA Customer Happiness Centres will be closed during Eid Al Etihad holiday on Monday and Tuesday, 1st and 2nd December 2025. Smart Customer Happiness Centres in Umm Ramool, Deira, Al Barsha, Al Twar, and RTA

Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 26th November 2025: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) invites residents, visitors and tourists to enjoy special offers and premium services during New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations on Wednesday, 31st December 2025, aboard its marine transport services, including Dubai Ferry, Abra and Water Taxi. Dubai Ferry services will depart from Marina Mall Marine Transport Station (Dubai Marina), Al Ghubaiba Marine Transport Station and Bluewaters Marine Transport Station between 10:00 pm and 10:30 pm on New Year’s Eve, with all trips concluding at 1:30 am. Ticket prices for the Ferry are AED 350 for

18 November 2025 (Brussels) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated its strong concern that proposed reforms by the European Parliament to EU261 consumer rights regulation will entrench and worsen its flaws, which have ensured ever-rising costs to consumers and airlines, while failing to tackle the main concerns of passengers. The shortcomings of EU261 have been known for years. In June, European governments finally acted to put in place changes to EU261 that would safeguard connectivity and preserve the competitiveness of European aviation. While far from perfect, the European Council attempted to achieve a more b