{
  "id": 13715747,
  "title": "RTA wins Dubai-it Award for delivering projects at record speed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/rta-wins-dubai-it-award-for-delivering-projects-at-record-speed",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-11T12:48:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/11/rta-wins-dubai-it-award-for-delivering-projects-at-record-speed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has been honored with the inaugural Dubai-it Award for Institutions in the Field of Government, recognizing its exceptional performance in delivering infrastructure projects. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, presented the award to the RTA, praising the authority's capacity to build major roads, bridges, and tunnels at twice the global speed and efficiency standards. The RTA has achieved a 99.7% punctuality rate for Dubai Metro, completed over 250 traffic improvements reducing travel times by up to 60%, and executed significant projects like the Infinity Bridge under budget while maintaining high-quality standards.\n\nWithin two years, the RTA implemented 117 quick-win improvements and made 82 services available with zero waiting time. Additionally, the authority has advanced Dubai's future mobility program through the development of AI-powered autonomous taxis and an air-taxi station. Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, emphasized the RTA's institutional model, which combines quality, speed, and continuity to turn challenges into opportunities for development and service improvement. The Dubai-it initiative, launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, aims to foster a culture of bold ambition and excellent execution in both public and private sectors. This annual award recognizes entities achieving extraordinary results across the emirate.",
  "summary": "The first Dubai-it Award for Institutions in the Field of Government has been given to the emirate's Roads and Transport Authority in recognition of its record-breaking delivery of infrastructure. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, presented the award to the RTA, citing its ability to deliver…",
  "key_points": [
    "RTA wins inaugural Dubai-it Award for speed and efficiency in infrastructure projects",
    "Sheikh Hamdan commends RTA's capacity to build roads, bridges, and tunnels twice as fast",
    "RTA achieved 99.7% punctuality for Dubai Metro and completed over 250 traffic improvements"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "RTA wins Dubai-it Award for delivering projects at record speed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/rta-wins-dubai-it-award-for-delivering-projects-at-record-speed-13715863",
        "published": "2026-10-11T12:48:29.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}