Al Tayer honours some Dubai Metro commuters
RTA is working tirelessly to upgrade mass transit modes to make them the favourite means of travel in the emirate; namely the Dubai Metro, public buses, marine transport modes (abras, water bus, and water taxi) and taxicabs.
Dubai Metro passengers rewarded
Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director, accompanied by senior RTA staff, visited Metro stations and chose passengers who would receive a prize at random.
RTA completes processing one million Licensing transactions in Q1, 2010
The Licensing Agency of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has processed one million transactions during the first quarter of this year 2010 through its various outlets such as Deira licensing Center, Al Barsha Licensing Center, RTA Main Customer Service Center, petrol stations, driving institutes, auto dealers and cooperative societies.
‘KGF’ offer to Pakistan by Emirates
Discount booklet at the Dubai Mall will be provided to families. Kids will also provide with access to numerous attractions in Dubai, airport transfers, rides on the Dubai metro and tourist visa when they travel with two paying adults.
Tabreed Plans to Sell 4.2 Billion Dirhams of Bonds
The provider of cooling services for the Dubai Metro last week said it hasn’t made coupon payments due the previous week on its 1.7 billion-dirham Islamic bond after the board in April approved deferring annual payments as part of a recapitalization plan.
Signalling snag hits Dubai Metro
People waited in long queues at Dubai Metro stations yesterday morning between 8.05 and 8.20 as a snag in the signalling system caused trains running from the Rashidiya end of the Red Line to come to a halt between the northern terminus and Jafiliya station.
Emaar offering commercial leases at prime locations
The centrally air-conditioned offices have large windows overlooking views of the city. Both Emaar Square and Emaar Business Park offices can also be accessed by Dubai Metro, adding to the convenience of tenants.
UAE car sales set for 7.8% rebound in 2010 – BMI
Business Monitor International's latest report on the country's automobiles market said it expects sales to increase to 352,913 in 2010, compared to 325,274 last year, despite continuing tightness of credit and the impact of the Dubai Metro.
Public transport use in Dubai sees huge increase
The use of public transport in Dubai has dramatically increased with the launch of the integrated public transport system including the Dubai Metro and modern public buses, said a senior official.
IMF sees little GDP gain from debt deal
Dubai’s construction sector may see a bigger contraction this year than last due to the completion of large infrastructure projects such as the Dubai Metro
