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Dubai Tourism announce new summer promotion
Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has launched an exciting new ‘Kids Go Free in Dubai’ promotion for holidays between 14 May to 30 September 2011. The promotion will mean that a family holiday to Dubai has never been more affordable.
RTA rolls out ‘smart taxi’ pilot project
Taxi passengers may soon be able to book movie tickets, check in for a flight or check out the latest offers and deals on the go if Dubai Taxi Corporation’s smart taxi pilot project is successful. Five of the high tech taxis are undergoing road trials. If successful, the system will go live across Dubai Taxis from 2013.
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Delhi Metro becomes world’s first rail system to be awarded for energy efficiency
For its energy efficient measures, the Delhi Metro has become the first rail system in the world to be awarded the Gold Standard foundation — a globally accepted certification standard for carbon mitigation projects, a statement said Sunday.
Abu Dhabi to hold metro and light rail briefings
Abu Dhabi's Department of Transport is inviting specialist contractors and suppliers to attend an industry briefing on the proposed Abu Dhabi Metro and Light Rail Transit projects.
Qatar's first ever transport and logistics expo on its way
As the state prepares for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, projects in the pipeline include a $25-billion metro and rail network, an international airport ($10 billion), a new deep-water port ($7 billion) and a Qatar-Bahrain causeway ($4 billion). S&P (Standard & Poor's) estimates that the government will spend an additional 233 billion Qatari riyals ($64 billion) on infrastructure in preparation for the sporting spectacle, which is an estimated 47 per cent of its GDP.
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Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority Launches New Incentives and Exemption Packages
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority Launches Incentives, Exemption Packages for Business Partners, Residents
Theyab bin Mohammed reviews key projects, initiatives of RTA’s roads and mass transit systems
His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan، Chairman of the Department of...
Bikers, cyclists ride in Dubai for breast cancer awareness
This morning hundreds of cyclists and bikers took part in the Dubai Pink Ride - a joint initiative of the DHA and several other entities, according to a press release issued by Dubai Health Authority.
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Saudi Arabia Brings In MHP For Landmark Riyadh Metro Project
The Riyadh Metro project will introduce six metro lines, a city-wide bus system, and park and ride facilities into a city with little existing public transport infrastructure. Zaha Hadid has been appointed to design a key interchange station.
Will Dubai Metro pass through Discovery Gardens?
Discovery Gardens could possibly be linked to the network of Dubai Metro if plans of a Metro extension through the area to reach the Expo Site go ahead.
National Day to be celebrated in air, ground and water
The first cars decorated in UAE colours and symbols have already started roaming the capital's street as the fever for the 44th UAE National Day preparations keeps growing.
Virgin Hyperloop One’s CFO Callinicos steps down
Virgin Hyperloop One’s Brent Callinicos has given up his post as chief financial officer to return to an advisory role with the company, he...
212,000 passengers ride Metro in first four days
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Dubai: Despite disruption of the train service due to some technical hiccups and 'misuse' of the system by...
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'Jetmen' perform stunning aerial aerobatics above Dubai skyscrapers
Daredevil fliers push bounds of personal transport with stunning manoeuvres on jet-powered personal wings
New laws to boost Dubai's Smart City project
In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued a number of new laws that further enhance the organisational structure and legislative framework for the Dubai Smart City project.
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RTA extends Dubai Metro hours for Green Day at Expo City
If you’re going to the highly-anticipated Green Day show at Expo City then we’ve got some great news.
The Dubai Metro will extend ever-so-slightly for the band’s huge show...
RTA says Dubai Metro technical issue quickly resolved
Dubai: A minor technical issue briefly disrupted Dubai Metro services Wednesday but it was swiftly addressed, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
The issue, which occurred on...
Public Transit Map of Dubai
Updated as of November 2024. Includes all current and future Metro, Rail, and dedicated Bus Lanes.
Doha Metro announced that it will begin metrolink service to include areas in Bu...
In a social media post, Doha Metro said that from November 10, 2024, M317 will operate from Sport City metro station to cover areas in Bu Sidra.
The metrolink...
Emirates A380 welcomes over 7,000 visitors at Bahrain International Airshow
The Emirates A380 welcomed more than 7,000 visitors across two days at this year’s Bahrain International Airshow.
The airline showcased its iconic flagship aircraft for trade and industry visitors,...
Dubai Metro Receives ISO 55001 Certification for Excellence in Asset Management Practices
Dubai Metro has received the ISO 55001 certification for asset management, further solidifying the Roads and Transport Authority's (RTA) commitment, in collaboration with Keolis-MHI, the operator of Dubai Metro and Tram, to...
RTA extends Dubai Metro timings for this weekend
Using the Dubai Metro this weekend?
Good news, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has extended its timings.
The Dubai Metro was open from 5am Saturday...
PROJECT: Dubai International Airport Vertiport
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced that construction has begun on the first vertiport in its planned Dubai air taxi network.Situated at...
UAE: Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan Greenlights Construction Of First Aerial Taxi Vertiport
Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum approved Tuesday the construction of the emirate’s first aerial taxi vertiport near the Dubai International Airport.
Aerial taxi vertiport
HamdanMohammed inaugurates the construction of Dubai’s first aerial taxi vertiport.
Aerial taxi service will be launched in the first quarter of 2026.
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UAE combats coronavirus: Umm Al Quwain commercial outlets to reopen with...
Shopping centres, retail areas and markets can partially reopen at a 30% capacity to avoid health issues.
