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Two new Salik gates for Dubai
The Roads and Transport Authority said Al Mamzar Toll Gate, situated before and after Al Mamzar Bridge, and the Airport Tunnel Toll Gate - situated at the northern entry and exist of the tunnel – will go live on April 15. The announcement comes just weeks after the RTA said it was to charge taxis for passing through Salik gates.
RTA to open Al Houdh flyover in September
The flyover across Al Houdh Roundabout or Dock Roundabout will be opened in September, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The project is set for full completion in the second quarter of 2013.
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Limitless urges road to rail switch in Dubai
Limitless, a leading real estate firm in Dubai, has launched an initiative that is encouraging travellers across the emirate to switch from road transport to rail from April 18. Globally, people spend, on average, five years of their life in traffic. Limitless’ policy of moving people and not just cars at its developments – including The Galleries – will reduce pollution, save money, improve health and boost productivity, a statement said.
Dubai’s tram project is on track
Rail projects have become popular in the GCC as the region tries to reduce road congestion and improve the quality of life. Dubai has invested heavily in mass transit and this year opened the Palm Jumeira Monorail on the man-made island as well as the first line of its Dh28bn Dubai Metro rail transit system.
Electric bus service in Abu Dhabi from Sept 23
The service, which is part of a multi-billion-dirham transport network system that includes tramways, metro and railways connecting all emirates and neighbouring countries, will be announced by Saeed Fadel Al Hameli, Advisor, Surface Transport at the DoT.
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Dubai still has space to test new mall concepts
Dubai’s retail sector may be well-stocked with malls at present, but there is still ample space to test out new concepts and new projects, according to the head of the Dubai Shopping Malls Group.
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Dubai metro. From Underground to Ground Leve. 30. Jan 2010.
RTA honours entities contributing to achievement of Dubai Tram
Al Tayer then decorated the Heads and representatives of public departments, media and businesses and commended their efforts and cooperation with the RTA throughout the phases of the Dubai Tram project
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Ahmed bin Saeed reviews traffic solutions planned for accommodating DXB International Airport expansion up...
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum also reviewed the plans set by the RTA to serve Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central), and the Dubai Air Show 2013
Metro network will ease traffic
The proposed Doha Metro rail, which will come up in a few years’ time, will provide an effective public transport solution for the city’s growing traffic problems, a senior official of the Invensys Rail (Mena region) said yesterday.
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Dubai metro video. November 2009
Mohammad runs his eye over Dubai Tram
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday launched the trial operation of Dubai Tram, which will hit tracks on November 11.
How UAE railway can lead region’s growth
The UAE railway will connect with the sources of raw materials, industrial areas, ports and major population centres, says Etihad Rail, and will be built in three phases, the first of which will be a 266km-long western stretch between Al Ruwais and Shah.
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RTA inaugurates 6 new bus routes today
RTA - Six new bus routes have to be inaugurated today 1 August 2009 cover several locations in the emirate of Dubai, and...
MMRDA unveils plan for 14 more metro routes
With the first two routes of the metro already under construction and the third in the pipeline, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has now decided to go beyond the city.
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Mohammed bin Rashid visits Expo 2020 Dubai site
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Dubai Creek Tower
The Dubai Mall’s Grand Atrium is now home to Dubai Creek Tower’s mega-replica; this centerpiece gives an impressive rendition of the tower’s architecture and grandeur.
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Dubai residents offer shelter, aid to Torch Tower tenants
After the midnight blaze that tore through Dubai Marina's Torch Tower, many Dubai residents are coming together and offering shelter to the affected.
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Public Transport Agency reshuffles several bus routes
“Public Transport Agency also decided to merge Route (F4), starting off Al Rashidiya Metro Station, passing through Mirdiff City Center and Mirdiff East, with Route (F3) starting off Al Rashidiya Metro Station, passing through Mirdiff West, and Route (F10) starting off Al Rashidiya Metro Station, passing through Al Warqa 3 and Mirdiff City Center,” said Al Janahi.
