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Doha metro bidding to start in April
QATAR Railways Company (QRC) will issue the first request for proposals for the country's $US 40bn rail network in the first week of April. Four tunnelling contracts for the first phase of the Doha Metro, each worth $US 2-3bn, will be launched with winners set to be announced in October.
What’s the etiquette on Dubai Metro?
What do you get if you pour thousands of people from over 80 different countries into an enclosed space with little guideline on expected behaviour? A melting pot of cultural differences, in which everyone thinks their way is right. Welcome aboard Dubai Metro.
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RTA participates in the MEFSC 2010
Eur. Ing. Amair Saleem, Director of Safety, Risk, Regulation and Planning Department (SRRPD) of the Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector, who has represented the RTA at this event, stated that the Authority is always keen on taking part in such conferences so as to keep pace with the latest in this domain and enhance its work performance in a way that goes with the international best practices in the safety, risk and crisis management.
RTA marks May Day
Appreciating the pivotal role labourers played in building the infrastructure of Dubai, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has decorated workers through various initiatives.
Expo 2020 to spur airport boom
Investments in airports expansion in the Arabian Gulf’s aviation heartland is due for a biggest push with the selection of Dubai as the host city for Expo 2020- the third biggest event after Olympics and FIFA World Cup- thereby offering vast growth opportunities for the global aviation industry as the city-state accelerates its drive to enhance the airports capacity and facilities.
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RTA Calls on Drivers and Parents to be Vigilant to Avert Students from Traffic Accidents
The Roads and Transport Authority announced the launch of the School Outreach Program at schools in Dubai to coincide with the start of the new scholastic year 2013-2014.
Revealed: Designs for Dubai Metro Route 2020 extension
The first images have been released for the planned extension of Dubai Metro to the Expo 2020 site near Al Maktoum International Airport.
Dubai has one car for every two residents
With more than 1 million registered vehicles serving 1.9 million population, Dubai has one car for every two residents , according to Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) 2010 data.
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Dubai Metro WiFi: Everything you need to know to log on… for free
As part of the Wifi UAE initiative, rolled out in several locations in order to contribute to Smart UAE, Dubai Metro commuters are now able to enjoy free Wifi while travelling.
Dubai Tram: A leisurely mode of transport
Unlike the Dubai Metro service, Dubai Tram is being promoted as a ‘fuss-free, leisurely mode of transport’, according to a senior official at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
First Arab woman to drive Dubai metro
Mariam al-Safar has become the first woman to drive the Metro in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) as well as the Middle East. Only 28 years old, Safar, a Dubai Metro Passenger Services Supervisor has changed people’s perspective towards Middle Eastern women with her occupation and expertise.
World’s Tallest Hotel Opens in Dubai
Towering near the Dubai International Financial Centre Metro Station, Rose Rayhaan is located on Shaikh Zayed Road, soaring up to 72 floors and to a height of 333 metres (1,093 feet).
Mohammed’s followers on Facebook, Twitter top 1 million
The number of registered subscribers to the personal pages of UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum surpassed one million followers as of yesterday, with more than 494,386 subscribers on his Facebook page and 517,042 followers on Twitter.
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Keller Getec & Geosense aim for Doha metro work
Keller Getec and Geosense have teamed up to work together in the Middle East with a particular focus on the Doha Metro.
Watch: If you like Dubai’s flying cars, you’ll love flying bikes
While Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recently announced that it will be adding 200 driverless flying cars to the streets of Dubai by July,...
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RTA introduces new traffic changes to Ibn Battuta Street, surrounding areas under Route 2020
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has initiated several changes in streets linked with works in progress of Route 2020 Project.
Changes include traffic diversions in several roads & streets of the Emirate passing through...
RTA announces service timing during Eid Al-Fitr holiday
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the working hours of all services during the holiday marking the advent of Eid Al-Fitr holiday covering customers’ happiness centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai...
Dubai’s RTA reveals plan to beat Eid road congestion
Dubai's transport authority on Tuesday unveiled its plan to manage traffic and public transport over the Eid Al-Fitr holiday.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said the plan aims to meet the needs of the...
Warning: Sandy, dusty weekend for UAE
The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology, NCMS, has warned drivers to exercise caution, reduce speed, and leave enough distance between vehicles due to sandy and dusty winds expected in some parts of the...
Dubai Parks and Resorts launch special summer dxbpass
Theme park destination Dubai Parks and Resorts has introduced a special summer pass that will give visitors access to the park as well as four other Dubai attractions: Hub Zero, Mattel Play! Town, Green...
Temperatures set to rise further in UAE today
The day started on a foggy note in some parts of Emirates today after a stretch of sunny mornings.
The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology reported about fog formation over Abu Dhabi-Dubai road, Abu...
Dubai Airports chooses new automated planning solution
The Quintiq solution will automate the planning process for airport stands, gates, baggage belts and check-in counters to increase overall efficiency, reliability and passenger satisfaction. The solution went live at Dubai International on April...
UAE weather: temperatures creep towards 50°C
Hot and humid weather will continue across the country this week with temperatures on Sunday inching ever closer to 50°C inland.
The National Centre of Meteorology expects some clouds - particularly in the eastern areas...
Al Tayer approves RTA’s Self-driving Transport Strategy
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved RTA’s Self-driving Transport Strategy.
The Strategy is aligned with Dubai's Smart Transport Strategy launched...
Revealed: Dubai’s self-driving transport ambitions
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved a plan to convert 25 percent of all transport journeys in the emirate to self-driving trips by 2030.
According to state news agency WAM, Mattar Al Tayer,...
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Construction works in several stations of Dubai Metro Green Line completed
H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), announced that construction works in most stations of the Dubai Metro Green Line have been completed, while the completion of stations' interior finishing works varies from 10 to 100%.
