{
  "id": 13715863,
  "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",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-11T12:48:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "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) of Dubai has been honored with the first-ever Dubai-it Award for Institutions in the Field of Government, recognizing its exceptional performance in delivering infrastructure projects at unprecedented speed and efficiency. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister, presented the award to the RTA, commending its ability to complete major roads, bridges, and tunnels twice as fast as the global benchmark. The RTA has achieved remarkable results, including a 99.7% punctuality rate for Dubai Metro, completion of over 250 traffic improvements that slashed travel times by up to 60%, and executing projects like the Infinity Bridge at costs below the global average while maintaining high-quality standards. The authority has also implemented 117 quick-win improvements within two years, provided 82 services with no waiting time, and developed AI-powered autonomous taxis and an air-taxi station. Road feedback is now addressed within 24 hours, and cycle tracks have expanded rapidly. Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, emphasized that the award reflects an institutional model built on sustained achievement and rapid response, turning 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 across public and private institutions, setting a standard for continued development in 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…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "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",
        "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."
}