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Emirates SkyCargo gets Authorised Economic Operator certification
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates has become a certified member of the UAE Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme.
The certification was awarded to...
So who is on board?
Speculation was rife in the months leading up to the official opening of the long-awaited Dubai Metro - not only were there queries over the tickets and timings of the trains but the main question on everybody’s lips was ‘who will use it?’
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"The message we are getting loud and clear from everyone who is doing stereo 3D, is that it is vital to get as much right as possible on the shoot," says Nunney. "Fixing things in post is really not a practical proposition - the costs are too large. You must get the basics - black level, gain for example - right on location, and they have to be perfectly matched between the two cameras in a pair. That means you need a tool like the Hamlet VidScope 3D, that lets you measure these parameters independently but also compare them directly, so you can quickly but very accurately ensure the perfect match."
Expert: Early planning for infrastructure is vital
The Dubai Metro would have been a much better product in terms of integrated urban development if it had been built ten years ago, said David Nunn, partner at Simmons & Simmons MENA. Nunn was speaking at the recent World Architecture Congress at Cityscape Global 2010.
One-way plan for Dubai's Al Wasl Road and Jumeriah Beach Road
In a major shake-up of traffic movement around Jumeirah, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed that both Al Wasl Road and Jumeirah Road will soon have one-way traffic.
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Picture this: Bridges rise from iconic roads as Dubai Canal project flows
The bridges that will soon raise some of Dubai’s most prominent roads to allow Dubai Canal to make its way to the Arabian Sea are beginning to take shape.
Weather alert: Flights delayed as dust storm continues in UAE
The heavy dust storm that UAE woke up to on Sunday continued well into the...
Launching the region’s first ‘Autonomous taxi’ at GITEX
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) through its stand at GITEX 2018, has exhibited the first...
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What to expect to see inside Emirates’ Expo 2020 pavilion
Dubai airline says it has been working with academics and its industry partners in aviation and aerospace to create informative and thought-provoking experiences
RTA Journeys Can Be Planned Using Google
The RTA launched many e-services during Gitex 2009 such as the new Nol Card technologies and mParking 
service.
Al Khawaneej and Jebel Ali Bus Depots to open this August
H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) revealed that public buses have commuted about 56 million passengers in the first half of this year and it is forecasted that the total number of public bus commuters would hit 119 million passengers by the end of the current year.
Expo 2020 Logo – The Story of our New Logo
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Dubai Metro on my way to "Mall of the Emirates" – Indika Ajith Kuruppu...
Indika Ajith Kuruppu in Dubai March 2010. This was captures when I was on my way to the "Mall of the Emirates" in Dubai. I had to take the 20 min Metro train from the Union Metro Station located near the "Fish Round About" in Deira, Dubai.
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Dubai sets Guinness World Record for car parade
The UAE yesterday added another Guinness World Record to its list of accomplishments for assembling the most number of cars of different makes in a parade at the Meydan racetrack.
RTA to launch travel pass for tourists to Dubai
The Dubai Travel Pass includes two Nol Cards, each with a credit of AED14 ($3.81), booklets about the integrated public transport systems, maps, information of interest to visitors, places to visit and how to get to those places using public transport, as well as other general information such as telephone numbers of emergency service, police, embassies, and ambulance. The pack also includes value-added offers for use in Dubai on the trip.
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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.Â
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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Dubai airport rated best for comfort, convenience, cleanliness and customer service
Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports have been rated the best in the Middle East in a survey conducted by an online travel website.
