Day: July 22, 2026

Dubai , July 22, 2026 : Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started a project to
upgrade the lighting of pedestrian bridges at 30 key locations across Dubai.
The project forms part of RTA’s People Happiness initiative, which aims to
provide a safer and more comfortable mobility environment for users of
road facilities and enhance the customer experience. It also supports
RTA’s efforts to strengthen Dubai’s standing in the green economy and
sustainable development, promote a clean environment, and optimise the
use of RTA assets while extending their service life.
The project is expected to enhance pedestrian safety during evening hours
and improve the experience of using pedestrian bridges, in line with
Dubai’s vision to develop smart and sustainable infrastructure that places
people’s happiness and quality of life at the forefront of its priorities.
The project involves equipping 30 pedestrian bridges with modern, energy-
efficient LED lighting systems. RTA has adopted smart and sustainable
solutions for the project, designing the lighting systems to operate using
motion-sensor technology. The lights switch on automatically when
pedestrian movement is detected on the bridge, improving energy
efficiency and reducing operating costs while maintaining high levels of
safety and security.
To ensure the highest levels of pedestrian comfort, RTA carried out studies
and site surveys of all bridges covered by the project to assess their
condition and identify their technical requirements. Light meters were used
to analyse current lighting levels and determine the requirements of each
location, ensuring appropriate illumination in line with the highest approved
standards and specifications, meeting user needs and enhancing
infrastructure efficiency.
The first phase of the project covers lighting upgrades on 21 pedestrian
bridges, with the full project expected to be completed in the fourth quarter
of 2026. RTA will continue to develop road lighting systems and related
facilities across Dubai by adopting the latest technologies suited to local

environmental conditions, while supporting environmental sustainability
targets through the use of energy-efficient lighting solutions.

Dubai , July 22 , 2026 : RTA Wins Two International Awards for DigitalPublic Bus Service InnovationsAchievement Recognises RTA’s Accomplishments in ImprovingPassenger Services and Enhancing Transport SustainabilityDubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 22 nd July 2026:Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won two internationalplatinum awards at the 18 th cycle of the Ideas Arabia InternationalAward, in recognition of its innovations in digital services for publicbuses. The achievement reflects RTA’s success in leveraging big dataand artificial intelligence to develop public bus services and enhanceoperational efficiency.RTA won the platinum award in the Process Efficiency category for itsproject, “AI-Powered Data-Driven Intelligent Operational EfficiencyFramework.” It also received another award in the Added Value toProduct or Service category for its project, “Automation of Public BusService Alerts for Real-Time Passenger Information Dissemination.”This achievement underscores RTA’s leadership in harnessing advancedtechnologies and artificial intelligence to develop the public transportecosystem. It reflects RTA’s use of big data, advanced analytics andcontinuous machine learning technologies to improve the operationalefficiency of public buses and enhance the quality of services deliveredto customers.The winning projects delivered tangible operational results, including there-engineering of operating schedules based on real-time operationaldata, and the development of smart operating procedures that reducebus idling during waiting periods. These outcomes support environmentalsustainability and contribute to lowering carbon emissions.The projects also strengthened RTA’s position in operating AI-poweredpublic transport systems by employing big data repositories, advancedanalytics tools and machine learning technologies in the managementand operation of buses, as well as in the automation of relatedprocesses. This has improved performance efficiency and enhancedresponsiveness to operational changes.RTA succeeded in reducing trip cancellation rates by 4% using AI-powered predictive models, reducing early bus departures by 68%, andmaintaining performance levels in line with international best practices.

The smart solutions also contributed to faster operational response by
enabling the immediate deployment of replacement buses in the event of
any disruption to Metro services, while enhancing customer service
through automated real-time alert systems.
This achievement confirms RTA’s success in harnessing data and
artificial intelligence to develop advanced operational solutions that raise
the efficiency, sustainability and reliability of the bus network. It also
supports proactive decision-making and enhances customer service in
line with international best practices. Artificial intelligence has today
become a key pillar in the management and operation of bus services,
enabling the prediction of operational challenges and rapid response to
them, while ensuring more efficient and flexible services for hundreds of
thousands of passengers every day.
The results of these initiatives have been reflected directly in the
performance of the bus network and customer confidence in it. Public
bus ridership increased to 197.2 million in 2025, recording growth of
4.9% compared with 2024, the highest level recorded in recent years.
This confirms RTA’s success in translating innovation into tangible added
value that supports quality of life and strengthens Dubai’s global standing
in smart and sustainable transport.

Casa Milano marks four successful years as a key supplier of Arredo3 in the GCC, featuring multiple displays across its showrooms in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha.

Dubai, July 22 , 2026 :  Casa Milano, UAE-based luxury home solutions provider proudly announces the completion of four years of partnership with Arredo3, a premier Italian manufacturer of bespoke, 100% Made-in-Italy modular kitchens and living furniture. Over the past four years, Casa Milano has established itself as a key supplier of Arredo3 in the GCC, offering the biggest Arredo3 display across its showrooms in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha. The displays allow homeowners, designers, architects, consultants, developers and contractors to experience Arredo3’s latest collections, finishes, materials and design possibilities in person.

The partnership has strengthened Casa Milano’s position across both retail and project segments, supported by its dedicated in-house teams that deliver a seamless end-to-end service. From design consultation and space planning to technical drawings, customization, professional installation, and after-sales support, Casa Milano ensures every Arredo3 kitchen and living space solution is tailored to meet the client’s unique lifestyle, aesthetic preferences, and project requirements.

Arredo3 is globally recognised for its versatile range of modular kitchen and living solutions that combine timeless Italian aesthetics with practical functionality. Beyond kitchens, the brand offers integrated living systems including wall units, storage solutions, shelving concepts, and coordinated furniture elements designed to create cohesive and sophisticated open-plan spaces. Its collections offer extensive customization options, from contemporary and minimalist concepts to more refined and elegant layouts, with a wide selection of finishes, materials, storage systems, and accessories. The brand’s focus on innovation, sustainability, and ergonomic design has made it a preferred choice for both residential and commercial spaces.

“Completing four years of partnership with Arredo3 is an important milestone for Casa Milano,” said Mohammed Azhar Sajan, Founder, Casa Milano. “Casa Milano has become a key supplier of Arredo3 in the GCC, supported by the multiple Arredo3 displays across our showrooms in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha. Arredo3 represents the quality, flexibility and Italian design excellence that our customers expect from a premium kitchen brand. Our vision is to make Casa Milano the first name people think of when they search for Arredo3 in the Middle East, and we are proud to bring the full Arredo3 experience closer to homeowners and the design community across the region.”

Arredo3 has become a well-recognised name among designers, architects, consultants, developers and contractors, offering kitchen solutions that combine Italian aesthetics with practical functionality. Its wide variety of collections gives clients the flexibility to create kitchens suited to different lifestyles, spaces and project needs.

As demand for premium kitchen solutions and living spaces continues to grow across the GCC, Casa Milano and Arredo3 remain committed to delivering design-led, high-quality and functional kitchen spaces for both individual homeowners and large-scale developments.

Explore the Arredo3 collection on Casa Milano’s e-commerce platform and at its showrooms across the GCC region: https://casamilanoitaly.com/collections/arredo3?_pos=1&_psq=arredo&_ss=e&_v=1.0