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Dubai World Central customer numbers top 1.2 million in H1

Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central (DWC) surged to 1.2 million during the first half of 2019, compared to 517,813 during the same period...

Emirates revamps Abu Dhabi and Al Ain bus service

Emirates’ Economy Class passengers residing in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi can save themselves a busload of hassle as Emirates increases the frequency of...

Parking Fees Exempted During Eid Holiday

In sharing celebrations of the blessed Eid al-Adha, the Public Transport Agency, Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), announced that RTA has decided to exempt...

Speeding responsible for 80pc of traffic accidents: RTA

Roads '&' Transport Authority (RTA) called on motorists and road users to comply with the prescribed speed limits and refrain from reckless driving which...

Emirates SkyCargo Scales Up Network, Operations

Carrier now operating scheduled cargo flights to more than 50 destinations globally with multiple weekly frequencies Operating increasing number of charters to transport...

Ban on older than 20 years vehicles lifted

President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan today deferred until further notice enforcement of the ministerial resolution no 535 for 2008 on ban...

Dubai: A pivotal hub in the shipping industry

The Emirate of Dubai has a strategic aim of positioning itself as a pivotal hub in the global economy. The question is; can it...

Operations at UAE’s Jebel Ali port halted on strong winds

Tanker operations at the United Arab Emirates' Jebel Ali port were suspended due to strong winds on Tuesday, an official at the port operator...

Drones to Deliver UAE Government Mail

The United Arab Emirates revealed plans for using miniature unmanned aircraft for government mail deliveries. For the first time in history, drones will be...

Dubai Metro fare and zone structure

Dubai Metro is set to roll out it debut services on 09-09-2009 with 10 stations operational on the red line. Phil Blizzard looks at...

Passenger Traffic at Dubai International Jumped 9.9% in September

Compared to the same period last year, Dubai International Airport registered an increase in the passenger traffic, cargo volumes and aircraft movement in September....

Air-conditioned bus shelters in 400 locations

Work Teams at Public Transport Agency of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) have completed construction of about 700 air-conditioned bus shelters in 400 locations...

UAE to host Global TransRail in 2011

The National Transport Authority, the Federal Government Authority responsible for the UAE Land and Maritime Transport Sectors, announced that Global TransRail will take place...

Second phase of the Dubai Metro naming rights initiative launched

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the Dubai Metro naming rights project made their mark worldwide in 2008 with the kick start of...

Call for Regional Shipping & Ports sector to seek new frontiers...

With the continued unpredictability of world markets, the shipping and port industry needs to watch for new frontiers for growth and emerging new patterns...

New Professional Training Courses Announced

Blue Ocean Academy announced its new courses for the upcoming session. These range from essentials like Six Sigma (Quality) Green Belt and Black Belt...

UAE Welcomes First Train

Etihad Rail - the developer and operator of the UAE's national railway network - today announced the arrival at Mussafah Port of the first...

Mobile Payments Enabled for Dubai Taxi Service

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in partnership with Network International has introduced a new service enabling the payment of taxi fares in...