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Sheikh Mohammed and Mohamed bin Zayed visit Louvre Abu Dhabi
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al...
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Dubai International Airport remains strong
Passenger traffic at Dubai International remained above the five million mark for the 19th straight month in July despite the closure of its two runways for maintenance and upgrading for a period of 80 days.
Drake & Scull Rail wins AED 35 million Dubai Airport Passenger Movement project
The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has commissioned the construction of Concourse 4 at the Dubai International Airport which will be connected to Terminal 1 via an automated passenger mover system (APM).
Bluewaters, the latest island destination and home to Ain Dubai, is now open
Since Ain Dubai, the world’s largest observation wheel, first made its appearance off the coast...
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Nine tonnes of fireworks from over 685 positions in Dubai
Six months in the planning and having taken two months to set it up, the combined multimedia and fireworks extravaganza will see close to 9 tonnes of fireworks fired from over 685 positions in Dubai
Speed limits changed, buffer removed in emirate
Abu Dhabi Police announced on Wednesday the removal of speed buffer in the emirate.
In a...
RTA takes part in UAE Flag Day celebrations marking accession of the President
The UAE Flag Day will remain an iconic day in our life embossed by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who set the path for us as to how to express our sense of belonging to a nation that beamed love & peace inside out such that I’m Emirati has become synonymous of good & virtue
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Dubai Taxi Increases the Number of Taxis of VIP Service
The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) at the Roads and Transport Authority increased the number of VIP Taxis service adding 40 new vehicles of various types, to meet the needs of customers and raise the proportion of their satisfaction to 82% this year.
Dubai Metro could lead to up to $7.6bn boost – DIFC
By Soren Billing www.arabianbusiness.com
Dubai’s investment in a metro system could add between $4.6-7.6bn to the emirate’s national output, the chief economist of the Dubai...
Cloudy day with warning of blowing dust, strong winds in UAE
The residents of the UAE woke up to a foggy and misty morning on Friday. The long weekend continues to be pleasant as we...
‘Summer is Dubai’ calendar unveiled
Popular summer mascot Modhesh will be spotted again in Dubai in two months’ time as the emirate gears up for the three-month ‘Summer is Dubai’ celebrations beginning in June.
Dh100 fine for men riding in women’s cabin of the metro
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started slapping a Dh100 fine on every male rider found in the newly expanded Women and Children-Only Compartment of the Dubai Metro starting from March 1 this year.
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RTA to introduce e-services for Dubai motorists
The e-services will include the renewal of licences for vehicles under three years old, applications for licences for drivers under the age of 21, application for driver/vehicle licensing certificates, requests for parking cards, as well as the current Salik top-up option.
Dubai Marina, JLT residents complain over lack of bus services
Dubai Marina was built to create an awe-inspiring city-within-a city experience for residents. Marina and Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) were touted to be prime locations in Dubai. But residents, visitors and those working in these two localities complain that there are few, or no, feeder bus services provided by the RTA.
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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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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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Mohammed launches global initiative for tolerance, openness
DUBAI: Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has launched a...
