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Trade, logistics to power Dubai economy
"Despite a challenging 2009, a 2010 come-back looks imminent to us as the government continues to move forward with its infrastructure expansion plans such as the Dubai Metro, Al Maktoum International Airport and other major infrastructure projects," said Hesham Al Shirawi, second vice-chairman of the DCCI.
Now Dubai cabbies get their own dedicated clinic
The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has launched its first clinic dedicated to the healthcare of its drivers.
The Road and Transport Authority (RTA) unit said...
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Partnerships to drive projects
The UAE has already committed $7.6 billion in Dubai on the Metro (Red and Green lines) and another $3.26 billion on several major road projects which is in addition to a PPP with Italian construction and infrastructure company Salini Costruttori, to overhaul sections of the UAE-Saudi Arabia Highway.
Dh600m expansion deal to enter the Dragon Mart
Nakheel has appointed contractors on the Dh600 million (US$163.3m) expansion of Dragon Mart in Dubai. The move comes as the Palm Island builder switches focus from residential to retail. The developer yesterday said it was awarding contracts to double the size of the sprawling mall famous for its huge range.
Dubai bus drivers fined for parking on roadside to pray
Bus owners have been told their drivers will be fined and have their licences confiscated if they stop their vehicles on the roadside to pray.
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Dubai’s population crosses 3.1 million mark
Dubai’s population has crossed the 3.1 million mark after rising by 232,400 by the end...
Dubai International airport / New passenger train connecting T1 with Concourse D
Exclusive Preview of a new APM train at Dubai Airport. See all photos from this brand new terminal at travellerczech.com
MoU signed with UNDP
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the...
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RTA sets plan for traffic movement during Eid al-Fitr holiday
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has worked out a comprehensive plan for managing the traffic movement and mass transit means in Dubai as part of preparations for serving the needs of the public and road users during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holida
RTA separates link between these two Dubai Salik gates
In a move to reroute traffic flow and reduce the pressure on the SZR, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has separated the link...
500 number plates in Online Auction on August 5th
The auction, which will start on August 5 and lasts 3 days, marks first time RTA online auction is held during Ramadan. The Director of Vehicles Licensing added that the 6th online auction was hugely successful in enhancing the profile of our online auctions; which prompted us to customize them to match customers needs & expectations in this regard.
Dubai surges on with three new mega projects
A complete hydrodynamic study has been done by Dubai Municipality to ensure proper water circulation in both Business Bay Canal and the inner part of Dubai Creek, as well as the efficiency of the near future inclusion of Meydan Canal in the overall system.
RTA announces Awnak service for special needs, non-emergency illnesses
In implementation of the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to provide improved services and decent means of living to special needs and elderly, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched ‘Awnak’ service to offer transit service to the disabled and patients classified as non-emergency cases that do not require calling an ambulance service.
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RTA announces service timings during National/Martyr Day holidays
Marking the advent of the 44th National Day and the Martyr Day, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has fixed the timing of various services covering customer service centers, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, marine transit modes, driving schools, and vehicle testing & registration centers.
Burberry opens largest regional store in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates
Burberry today opened their grandest boutique in the Middle East in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates. It’s hard to miss with the brand’s iconic check illuminated digitally over the glass facade, while the interior reflects Burberry’s flagship store located on London’s Regent Street.
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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.
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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.
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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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Al Mansoori opens six billion dollar show
"The regional hotel development pipeline from design to completion is worth over $6 billion. As if that wasn't impressive enough, the GCC countries are investing $185 billion in transport infrastructure over the next decade. The knock-on benefits for the hotel sector will be substantial."
