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Dubai RTA wins first Dubai-it Award for government institutions; Metro punctuality put at 99.7%

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority received the Dubai-it Award for Institutions in the Field of Government. Sheikh Hamdan cited delivery at twice global benchmark speed and a 99.7% Dubai Metro punctuality rate.

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Centre · 1Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won the Dubai-it Award in the government institutions category, announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. Centre · 1The National describes it as the first Dubai-it Award for Institutions in the Field of Government, and says Sheikh Hamdan, who is also Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, presented it to the RTA. Centre · 2Sheikh Hamdan said in a post on X that the award recognised the RTA's ability to deliver major roads, bridges and tunnels at twice the speed and efficiency of global benchmarks while maintaining quality.

Centre · 2Both outlets report that Dubai Metro has achieved a punctuality rate of 99.7 per cent; Gulf News adds that the network continues to expand with additional stations. Centre · 2Sheikh Hamdan defined the term, writing: "Dubai-it means achieving something extraordinary with excellence in record time." The award reflects the work philosophy of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Centre · 1The National lists further figures: more than 250 traffic improvements that cut travel times by up to 60 per cent, 117 quick-win improvements within two years, 82 services with no waiting time, and road feedback addressed within 24 hours. It also says projects such as the Infinity Bridge were built at costs below the global average.

Centre · 2Both outlets say the RTA's work on autonomous mobility and cycling facilities was recognised; The National specifies AI-powered autonomous taxis and an air-taxi station. Centre · 2Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, said the RTA's approach combined "quality, speed and continuity", and Sheikh Hamdan wrote that the RTA anticipates the city's needs and enables its next phase of growth.

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Both outlets report the award largely as announced by Dubai's leadership, relaying the official achievements without independent verification or critical comment.
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Gulf News centres on Sheikh Hamdan's X post; The National adds statistics and a quote from Mohammad Al Gergawi.
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Neither outlet cites independent assessment of the speed, cost or punctuality claims.
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“Sheikh Hamdan also pointed to the performance of Dubai Metro, which has achieved a punctuality rate of 99.7 per cent” — Gulf News
“The RTA also developed AI-powered autonomous taxis and an air-taxi station, advancing Dubai's future mobility programme.” — The National

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