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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...

Dubai to become largest cruise centre in Middle East

Global marine terminal operator DP World today announced it is expanding Port Rashid cruise terminal facilities to continue its leading position as the largest...

Dubai Introduces ‘Student Parking’ Cards

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the issuance of a subscription card branded "Student Parking" as part of its community-oriented initiatives for this...

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...

Gulf Navigation net profit fall 82% as shipping rates drop

Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC, Dubai’s only publicly traded oil-tanker owner, said full-year profit fell 82 percent as shipping traffic and freight rates declined because...

RTA launches Taxi Ranks

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launched a new initiative represented by the allocation of Taxi Ranks in various areas of Dubai. The initiative...

RTA launches District Taxi and exempts Taxis from Salik Fees in...

Marking the celebrations of the 37th UAE National Day, Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) announced its decision to exempt all taxis from the...

Only in Dubai! Order taxi through Siri

Careem, the region’s leading app-based car booking service, today announced a new strategic partnership with Apple Inc. whereby Careem users or “Careemers” can now...

Dubai Metro reveals fare structure and Nol cards

The long awaited fare structure for the Dubai Metro has been announced by H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman, RTA, Dubai who spoke to Phil...

The opening of Burj Dubai Metro station will coincide with the...

The opening of the Burj Dubai will coincide with the opening of the Burj Dubai Metro station, reported the Gulf News. RTA will officially operate...

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...

Air Traffic in UAE up 7.6 percent in 2011

Air Traffic Movement in UAE experienced a remarkable growth during 2011, with an increase of 7.6 percent compared to the previous year.

Dubai Police set to auction impounded vehicles

The owners of vehicles locked at the Dubai police’s impound yard for more than six months have to pay their outstanding fines. Individuals, insurance...

Dubai launches Maritime Advisory Council to strengthen position as global shipping...

Dubai has launched an ambitious initiative to engage more closely with maritime businesses as it looks to consolidate its position as one of the...

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...

Traffic Fines in Dubai Discounted by 50%

Vehicle owners who have accumulated traffic fines in Dubai from 2016 and earlier, now are granted a discount of 50 per cent. Although very generous,...

Paid parking to be free over Eid in Dubai

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that all paid parking areas in the emirate will be free of charge from Wednesday to...

Drone based solution elevates UAE Company alongside NASA

Revolutionary inventory management solution nominated for the most innovative use of RFID technology during annual conference in San Diego Age Steel™, a UAE based company...