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Gulf Business
18 hours ago
- General
- Gulf Business
Traffic alert: Dubai's RTA to implement a 2-month diversion on E311 from June 28
Image: RTA/ X Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced it will implement a two-month traffic diversion at the Al Barari Underpass on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), starting at midnight on June 28. The move is part of a broader infrastructure initiative to improve rainwater and groundwater drainage and resurface roadways. Motorists are being directed to reroute via the Dubai–Al Ain Bridge for U‑turns toward Jebel Ali, or the Global Village Underpass and Umm Suqeim Street intersection for U‑turns toward Sharjah to avoid delays . لتنفيذ أعمال نظام تصريف مياه الأمطار والمياه الجوفية وإعادة رصف الإسفلت، سيتم تطبيق تحويلة مرورية عند معبر الجمال البراري بشارع الشيخ محمد بن زايد، لمدة شهرين متتاليين بدءًا من تاريخ 28 يونيو 2025، مع توفير طرق بديلة، عبر جسر دبي العين الواقع على شارع الشيخ محمد بن زايد حيث سيمسح… — RTA (@rta_dubai) Other traffic diversions across the city Diversions are also planned at other major underpasses city‑wide, including Mudon Underpass on Emirates Road and Umm Al Daman Underpass on the Dubai–Al Ain Road, both starting June 28. All projects are scheduled to last for two months to coincide with peak seasonal rainfall preparation efforts . A traffic diversion will be implemented at Mudon Underpass on Emirates Road for two months starting 28 June 2025. The works include rainwater and groundwater drainage system upgrades along with road resurfacing. Commuters can use the alternative routes via Underpass 7 (U-turn… — RTA (@rta_dubai) تحويلة مرورية عند معبر الجمال أم الدمن بشارع دبي – العين، بدءًا من 28 يونيو 2025 ولمدة شهرين متتالين، بهدف تنفيذ أعمال نظام تصريف مياه الأمطار والمياه الجوفية وإعادة رصف الإسفلت. يمكن للسائقين استخدام الطريق البديل، عبر جسر أم النهد التقاطع 4 على شارع دبي العين حيث سيتاح لهم… — RTA (@rta_dubai) Read: D
ArabGT
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- ArabGT
Driverless Taxis Set to Hit Riyadh Streets Soon
Not long ago, we shared an episode about driverless taxis cruising the streets of Abu Dhabi. Now, that same exciting technology is heading to Riyadh. Saudi Arabia is getting ready to launch its own driverless taxi service, and it could change how people get around the capital forever. (Note: The main image shown is a conceptual representation and does not depict an actual vehicle currently operating in Riyadh.) The plan was revealed by Dr. Omaimah Bamasag, Deputy of Transport Enablement at the Transport General Authority (TGA). She explained that this move is part of a bigger effort to build smarter, safer, and more eco-friendly transport systems across the Kingdom—with driverless taxis playing a key role. Riyadh will be the first city in Saudi Arabia to introduce these futuristic driverless taxis, but five other cities are also being prepared for this shift. The rollout won't stop at taxis—Saudi roads could soon welcome autonomous trucks, self-driving cars, and even delivery drones. 'نعمل على إطلاق مشروع التاكسي ذاتي القيادة في الرياض، والذي يمثل خطوة نوعية نحو مستقبل ذكي ومستدام في قطاع النقل' وكيل تمكين النقل د. أميمة بامسق خلال مشاركتها في #مؤتمر_الذكاء_الاصطناعي_2025_UJ — الهيئة العامة للنقل | TGA (@Saudi_TGA) May 8, 2025 To make this possible, Saudi Arabia is upgrading its streets with the latest tech. That includes special road setups for driverless vehicles, live digital maps, and sensors that let cars 'talk' to each other and to traffic systems. It may sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but driverless taxis are already in the works. Overseeing all of this is the Future Mobility Committee, led by the Deputy Minister of Transport. This team is managing over 120 transport projects across the country, including 16 that focus on artificial intelligence and smart mobility. They're not just planning—they're actively building the future of driverless transport. And we're already seeing results. Electric buses are now running in cities like Jeddah and Tabuk, helping to cut down pollution and bring more modern public transport to more places, alongside the soon-to-arrive driverless taxis. For everyday riders in Riyadh, driverless taxis could mean a lot less waiting, no small talk, and fewer delays. These cars will be tested thoroughly before hitting the roads, making sure they're safe to share space with human drivers. In the end, this isn't just about cool tech. It's about making life easier, travel smoother, and the environment cleaner. With driverless taxis just around the corner, Riyadh is on the road to something big—and pretty soon, catching a cab might look completely different.
