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Three new Dubai Metro stations to open on weekend
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority announced on Wednesday that three more stations will open on the Red Line this weekend. GGICO station in Al Garhoud, World Trade Center station, and Noor Islamic Bank station in Al Quoz, will open on Saturday, according to a statement.
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DUBAI — One metro station outside The Greens is set to open on schedule to accommodate passengers commuting from...
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RTA awards AED104m contract to construct internal roads at Muhaisna 2
The Board of Directors of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), chaired by H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the RTA, approved the awarding of a contract for constructing Muhaisna 2 Internal Roads Construction Project at a cost of AED104 million.
Modern, mega, multideck: Mother of all metro stations coming to Chennai
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is all set to open its biggest station on Poonamallee...
Live Twitter feed to capture Dubai NYE celebrations
A live Twitter feed will capture the Light Up 2018 event to bring in the...
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Billionaire’s Metro Builder Downgraded in Crunch: India Credit
Indian corporate debt ratings are deteriorating at the fastest pace since 2010 amid a cash crunch created to buoy the rupee and a deepening economic slowdown.
Coronavirus in UAE: Massive cleaning operations underway
Car parking areas, kerbs and streets were cleaned and sprayed with disinfectants to ensure the safety of residents.
RTA's Dubai ferry offers iftar and suhour tour
For the month of Ramadan Dubai ferry of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has taken up a special tour in its program. Twice a day – once for iftar and once for suhour - the vessel turns into a restaurant on water, while taking the dining guests on a tour alongside some of Dubai's most popular attractions.
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RTA: Dubai retail giant renews deal to sponsor metro stations
Roads and Transport Authority and Majid Al-Futtaim renew partnership for the naming rights of Mall of the Emirates and Deira City Centre metro stations
“Future Design Center” Introduces University Course Based on Dubai’s Forward-Thinking Model
The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) launched the Future Design Center (FDC) at the fifth World Government Summit, that took place in Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah...
Wrongly-parked vehicles termed 'abandoned'; can be towed away
Vehicles parked randomly on Dubai streets obstructing traffic flow and endangering the lives of motorists will be considered ‘abandoned’, according to Chief of RTA. Maitha bin Udai, CEO, RTA, outlined several measures to maintain road safety and ensure motorists enjoy driving.
Meet Waymo, Google’s self-driving car company
Alphabet Inc's Google self-driving car project recast itself as Waymo on Tuesday, an independent entity within the technology giant, as executives suggested the company...
Trade Centre Bridges Project 50 per cent complete-RTA
Almost half of the Trade Centre Bridges Project has been completed and is on track for the November 2013 completion target date, a senior Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) official announced yesterday. The Project comprises the construction of 22 precast concrete bridges, as well as another 120 metre-long concrete bridge added to serve traffic outbound to Al Maktoum Bridge, Al Garhoud Bridge and parallel roads.
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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.
Eid Al Adha: Close to 2 million passengers use Dubai Metro...
The first day of the festival was the busiest, with 416,142 passing through the turnstiles at Metro stations. The second day saw 384, 867 and the number rose to 394, 715 on day three.
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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...
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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.
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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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Construction to start on new Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway
The project will be accomplished within a span of 30 months from the works commencement date and is expected to be finished by 2017.
