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RTA Women Committee celebrates International Womens Day
Dr. Aysha Al Busmait, Director of Customer Service Dep't, Chairman of Women's Committee at Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), commended the support and patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and his brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler Dubai along with Their Highnesses Members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates, to the UAE Women Empowerment drive. She thanked Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bin Mubarak, Supreme Chairwoman of Family Development Foundation, Chairwoman of UAE General Women's Union, for Her Highness attention and constant follow up of the UAE Women Progress, to which she has accorded full attention and support.
UAE gears up for famous Gumball 3000 road rally
The world renowned Gumball 3000 is coming to the Middle East for the first time. The UAE’s LUX Tour will be launched at the Burj Khalifa on November 1. The following day participants will embark on a two-day tour across the Emirates. It will end on November 4 at the 2012 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Weather prompts fishing ban that sees market prices rise sharply
FUJAIRAH // Poor weather conditions in recent days have halted fishing off the east coast...
Cyclone rumours kick up a storm on UAE social networks
The dusty, hazy and near-zero-visibility weather this morning sent social networks into a storm of rumours and scaremongering. Twitter and Blackberry services were full of warning signs of a cyclone hitting the UAE, heading over from Saudi Arabia.
Automatic donation machines launched at Dubai Mall
The counter launched at Dubai Mall offers a wide range of options to donors and links the donor directly to the automated financial system of the authority.
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Three Dubai Metro stations closed to due burst water pipe on Shaikh Zayed Road
DIFC, Mall of the Emirates and Nakheel Harbour and Tower station's were closed in morning.
Route 2020: Watch Red Line link Dubai Marina to Expo grounds in 16 minutes
The Road and Transport Authority's (RTA) "Route 2020" is ready to zoom off. An official at the Dubai International Government Achievements Exhibition said the contractor for the process will be announced soon.
Most GCC transport firms see driverless trucks by 2028
More than three quarters (82 percent) of GCC transport companies expect autonomous trucks to become...
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Caution: Air show to delay traffic on Dubai roads
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has warned motorists about upcoming traffic delays due to the Dubai Air Show, located in the area...
Tube strike live updates: London Underground chaos for commuters will continue overnight
A London Underground strike prompted the evacuation of Britain's busiest station and chaos on the capital's roads.
An estimated 700 passengers were forced out of...
More areas become paid parking zones in Dubai
Residents in some parts of Umm Ramool and Al Garhoud were shocked to know on Tuesday that their areas are the latest to be converted into paid parking zones. One of the areas under question is behind the new headquarters of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the second is near Al Tayer Motor showroom in Al Garhoud.
UAE Federal Traffic Council to hike Dh500 fines to Dh1,000
The owners of cars will have the right to tint their car windows up to 50 per cent instead of the current 30 per cent, according to latest recommendation by the Federal Traffic Council.
From Marina Mall to Marina Walk in 12 minutes: Ride the water bus
The walk between Marina Mall and Marina Walk may take between 20-30 minutes, leading pedestrians over a twisting promenade. During the hot summer months the walk can become a trying experience. A new water bus, running every 15 minutes between the two locations has been currently launched with the total travel time clocked 12 minutes and a fare of Dh2 for a single trip.
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Car caught speeding at 232kmph in UAE during Ramadan
Sharjah Police have warned motorists to drive carefully, and within speed limits, especially around Iftar and Suhoor time during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Drop in traffic congestion saved Dubai Dh2.5bn
Delay per daily trip reduced from 15 minutes to 5.5 minutes.
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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.
RTA awards contract for operation and maintenance of Dubai Metro & Tram to French-Japanese...
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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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Revealed: world’s largest coral reef park to be created off UAE...
The UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) has signed an agreement to cultivate the largest coral reef garden in the world along...
