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Dubai Goes Car-Free on February 19

Dubai’s Car-Free Day initiative will return this year on February 19. This will be the fifth time in which it will be held in...

New AED 1 billion five-year plan to pave internal roads in...

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved a five-year plan (2012...

Dubai Metro payment dispute with Japanese contractors settled

Disputed payments estimated at about $2 to 3 billion Construction of the Dubai Metro has restarted after a settlement was reached with the Japanese-led consortium...

Metro Red Line To Stop between Ibn Battuta, Jumeirah Lakes Towers...

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will suspend the metro service between Ibn Battuta and Tower and Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) Stations on the...

Emirates SkyCargo expands South American operations

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, one of the fastest growing international airlines, has increased its South American operation to meet the growing demand for air freight

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...

UPS 2Q earnings soar 71% on 13% revenue growth

Full-Year Guidance Raised; 2010 EPS Expected to Climb 45-50% UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced diluted earnings per share of $0.84 for the second...

dnata Boosts Cargo Infrastructure Throughout UK

Company invests £8 million in cargo infrastructure at regional airports 13 May 2014, Dubai, UAE & London, UK – dnata continues to develop cargo infrastructure...

Maritime Business Centre inaugurated within Dubai Maritime City

A high-end multi-purpose Maritime Business Centre within the iconic Dubai Maritime City (DMC) was opened today H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman...

Dubai Metro Ads contract awarded to three advertising companies

Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) signed the Dubai Metro Ads Contract with a consortium of three advertising companies; SMRT Media (Singapore), Kassab Media and...

UAE Driving Culture: The ‘10 Golden Rules’

What should be the ingredients of a Positive UAE Driving Culture? Many references made to ‘lack of’ or ‘poor’ UAE Driving Culture ‘10...

Opportunities for private investors in public transport

Dubai's government has cleared the way for private investors to enter the emirate’s public transport sector

New controls banning all light reflective paints, films, stickers on all...

The cordinative committee on traffic control at the interior ministry has started considering the enacting of new regulations, controls and fines to enforce a...

flydubai launches cargo operation

flydubai has announced launch of a new division to support airline's goal of making the transportation of goods and people across the region via Dubai affordable.

Buying and selling of number plates becomes regulated business in Dubai

The Licensing Agency of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is gearing up for issuing special permits to traders enabling them to officially practice...

Crossing two toll gates in an hour will be charged once

Motorists crossing Al Barsha and Al Safa toll gates in a span of one hour will be paying Salik just once. Salah Al Marzouqi, Director...

ABCC 2nd Webinar To Cover Challenges and Opportunities in Logistics Industry...

The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) is set to host its second webinar under the topic "International Logistics: challenges and developments of the...

Sheme to get employees off the road and onto the Metro

O2 Marketing Communication buys silver Nol cards for its employees In an aim to cooperate with RTA and its new public transportation plan for Dubai,...