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...
Emirates SkyCargo VP bullish on growth
Emirates Sky Cargo announced record revenue of US $2.4 billion last year, which was 27.9% up on 2009, thanks to a “worldwide rebound”...
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...
Auto Transport to and in the US made easy
Auto Transport is a leader in the car shipping industry in the U.S. and preferred partner of Dubai and U.A.E. based moving companies, transport specialists and even...
Prize Money of Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport Exceeds $5...
Finalists to be announced in October 2018, winners in October 2019
The Challenge targets mega companies, start-ups and universities
The Roads and Transport Authority...
Emirates sponsors new crossing over London’s river Thames
A new cable car system being built across the River Thames in London will be sponsored by Emirates Airline in its biggest UK sponsorship...
Downtown Jebel Ali road network takes shape
Access to The Galleries, Limitless’ flagship community project in zone one of Downtown Jebel Ali, is now quicker and easier, thanks to a newly-opened...
Dubai Cruise Terminal wins World’s Leading Cruise Port Award
Dubai Cruise Terminal has won the World’s Leading Cruise Port award at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2011 for the fourth consecutive time.