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Launching a GCC rail network
With the recent launch of the Dubai Metro and plans to set up Abu Dhabi and Etihad trains, the UAE and the rest of the Gulf region have stepped into a new unique era of development that signals their determination to develop their basic infrastructures and sustain their current economic growth rates.
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RTA instills passion for reading in students
A delegation from the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), in cooperation with the Dubai Health Authority, visited Al Saada School for Basic Education where it acquainted about 50 girls with‘Read More’ initiative; which is one of the key community-oriented initiatives rolled out by the RTA with the aim of encouraging students to read more and developing positive attitudes capable of furthering students’ knowledge and information.
Dubai aims to reduce spending next year
A budget approved yesterday by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, called for Dh32.26 billion (US$8.78bn) of government spending next year against anticipated revenues of Dh30.4bn, resulting in a projected Dh1.8bn deficit.
Zoom stores promote Dubai Metro usage
Zoom, the exclusive convenience store of the Dubai Metro, launches a rewards programme from September 15, 2012, at its network of 41 outlets in 39 stations to encourage the use of the environment-friendly public transport system.
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Jebel Ali Metro Station opens
RTA will operate 24 trains in the morning peak hours and 29 trains in the evening. Jebel Ali Metro Station opened on Friday following the inspection visit of Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of RTA. The opening of Jebel Ali Metro Station brings the number of stations opened to 27.
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Dubai RTA to spend $5.45bn over four years
Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority will spend about AED20 billion ($5.45 billion) in the coming four years to fund projects but is not considering a hike in toll charges, an official said on Tuesday.
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New Al Raha plan includes tram, water taxis
UAE-based Aldar Properties recently revised the master plan for its Al Raha mixed-use development to include a public tram line connecting to Abu Dhabi rail and public transport system, as well as water taxi stations along the canals.
Free to shoot: Dubai Metro clarifies rules for shutterbugs
On the Dubai Metro, tourists are often frantically taking pictures as they pass iconic Dubai landmarks such as the Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, or the elevated ski slope at the Mall of the Emirates.
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Super sale, 8 must-attend events in Dubai this week
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Dubai welcomes 11.58 million visitors in first three quarters of 2018
Dubai has maintained steady tourism as it welcomed 11.58 million visitors in the first three quarters of 2018, according to figures by Dubai’s Department...
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The story about looking for a flute shop in Dubai…
...scheme of subway in Moscow, like the sun. Scheme of subway in Dubai like a snake, by the way, Metro in Dubai the most beautiful in the world! July 2012
The British Secretary of State for Business Hails the Accelerated Constructing...
Roads & Transport Authority - Mohammed Al Munji: H.E. Peter Mandelson, the British Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, praised the...
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Dubai’s Motivate Val Morgan becomes exclusive Middle East advertising sales partner for Cinépolis
Cinépolis created a joint venture with Dubai-based Al Tayer and currently operates 68 screens across seven locations in Bahrain, Oman, UAE and Saudi Arabia
Route 2020 largest Gold LEED certified transport project
All seven stations of the Route 2020 have received the Gold LEED v4 Building Design and Construction certification
New integrated bus station opens in Dubai
The ultra-modern facility is integrated with the metro and taxi services.
Video: Sheikh Mohammed launches new hub to promote food security in Dubai
Called Food Technology Valley, it is the latest among Dubai's specialised cities and will seek to host both agricultural and food companies.
RTA awards contract for operation and maintenance of Dubai Metro & Tram to French-Japanese...
Keolis, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering Dubai metro
Al Khawaneej Road Improvement Project reaches 60%
(Completion rate reaches 82% in the tunnel, 60% on Al Awir-bound Bridge )
Automation of RTA’s internal services saves 342k papers in 2020
RTA always prioritises government directives to make Dubai the smartest city in the world.
Expo 2020 gets go-ahead as signature pavilion opens doors
Terra unveiled as masterclass in design, sustainability and technology
Dubai launches smart screening vehicles to catch public parking violators
The system can read number plates of vehicles in all directions, thanks to 24 cameras fitted on all sides of the vehicle.
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Dubai's car-free day on February 21 gains speed
Tomorrow marks Dubai's seventh annual car-free day, in which Dubai residents and employees of more than 1,000 companies and organisations are expected to ditch their vehicles and find alternative, environment-friendly ways to move around.
