Dubai Unveils Ambitious Land Transport Strategy 2030

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a new strategy for the land transport and logistics sector, aiming to double the sector’s direct contribution to the emirate’s economy to AED16.8bn ($4.6bn) and reduce carbon emissions by 30 per cent.

The Dubai Commercial and Logistics Land Transport Strategy 2030 was unveiled by Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA. The strategy has been approved by the Dubai Executive Council, chaired by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council.

Goals and Objectives

The strategy aims to:

• Double the direct contribution of the land transport and logistics sector to the emirate’s economy to AED16.8bn ($4.6bn)
• Increase technology adoption in infrastructure by 75 per cent
• Reduce carbon emissions by 30 per cent
• Improve operational efficiency by 10 per cent

Strategy Alignment

The strategy aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to enhance Dubai’s global competitiveness as a leading financial, business, and economic hub. It also supports the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) to position Dubai as one of the top three economic cities in the world.

Implementation and Projects

The strategy involves 17 projects to support the sector’s growth, including:

• Developing digital platforms for the commercial transport and logistics sector
• Implementing value-added permits and no objection certificates
• Creating a heavy freight services platform and a road freight data centre
• Updating heavy and light truck fleets
• Introducing tachographs for heavy trucks and autonomous vehicles

Economic Growth and Job Creation

The commercial transport sector in Dubai has experienced significant economic growth, driven by e-commerce expansion and the city’s central position as a logistics hub. The sector has created approximately 242,000 jobs and contributed AED8.5bn ($2.3bn) to Dubai’s economy in 2021, accounting for 3 per cent of the emirate’s GDP.