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Dubai’s dust busters work round the clock
Truckoads of sand have been cleared from Dubai’s highways and main streets following stormy conditions that prevailed over three days in the desert city.
Construction industry heavyweights pursue Middle East expansion plans as market recovery continues
Highlighting the strong international interest in the Middle East construction industry, the event has already attracted exhibitors from Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For the first time, visitors will be able to travel to the Big 5 PMV via the Dubai Metro, with the Dubai World Trade Centre metro station conveniently located adjacent to the Big 5 PMV venue.
UAE weather: Cooling down continues
Dubai: Cooling down continues in the UAE, with weathermen pointing to an even lower pre-dawn temperature today, compared to the day before.
On Wednesday, the...
Dubai getting bigger and better in aviation and logistics
As if Dubai’s first airport, Dubai International Airport, wasn’t enough, the city is in the process of building a second airport, which is planned to be the biggest one in the world. This new airport, Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International in the southern part of the city, will ultimately be able to handle 160 million passengers a year by 2035.
Space exploration key for national security, economic growth in UAE
The UAE has invested more than Dh18 billion into its space programmes, the director general of the country’s newly-established space agency said on Tuesday.
Riyadh Metro Green Line's San’ah TBM arrives at Salah Al-Din Station
The Fast consortium has announced that the San'ah tunnel boring machine (TBM) has arrived at Riyadh Metro's Salah Al-Din Station.
RTA responds to Mohammed bin Rashid Call to Thank You Mohammed bin Zayed
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) responded to the call of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the...
A million Metro riders during Eid
Dubai Metro is becoming a favourite commuting option every passing day with more than a million commuters using the service during the Eid holidays. "We are very pleased with the response from the commuters as [the] number of passengers using the Metro has constantly been increasing," said Ramadan Abdullah, Director of Rail Operations at the Rail Agency of the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). He said the extended hours also attract more commuters.
Phase two of sales for Dubai Central Park project
Arady Developments LLC, a joint venture between Deyaar Development PJSC ( Deyaar ) and Dubai Properties Group, have announced plans to launch the second phase of sales of residential units in the Central Park project at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
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Jumeirah Lake Towers has come a long way
Anyone who's been to Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) recently would acknowledge that the community has come a long way. Relegated to being dubbed the "poor cousin of Dubai Marina", JLT stands vindicated today, enjoying a new lease of life after the opening of the two Metro stations.
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Rents in some parts of Dubai fall 22 pct
But buildings located near the recently opened Metro train network are getting better prices for their owners.
RTA signs Metro Station Naming Rights agreement with Mashreq Bank, renames...
Mashreq Station is an elevated station with an air theme. It spans 6,638 square metres in area and extends 138.28 metres in length. It can accommodate 14,244 riders during peak hours, and a daily capacity to handle 256,392 riders.
RTA introduces medical testing of driver license applicants aged 65 or...
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is introducing medical testing procedures for motorists aged 65 and above who wish to renew their driver licenses....
