RTA number plate auction on May 25
Those looking to stand out from the masses of cars which crowd Shaikh Zayed Road can put up thousands of dirhams to secure a distinctive number plate, with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority holding its 80th public number plates auction.
Dubai Metro Transports 33.3 Million Commuters in the First Quarter of 2013
During the first quarter of 2013, Dubai Metro managed to achieve a significant increase in the number of its commuters compared to the same period last year; as the number of commuters of both Red and Green lines increased to around 33 million and 341 thousand and 95 since January throughout March 2013, this indicates the significance of the Metro to the whole society as the best used means of transportation.
Italy’s Impregilo leads $2bn Doha metro deal win
A consortium led by Italian construction giant Impregilo has been awarded the $2bn design contract for the Red Line North of Doha Metro, according to reports in the Italian press.
QE 2 may be moored in Dubai if UAE wins World Expo 2020
One of the world’s most iconic ships, the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE 2), post its transformation into a 5-star hotel, may once again be moored on the shores of Dubai if the UAE wins its bid to host the World Expo 2020, Emirates 24|7 can reveal.
Skills shortage greatest obstacle to Doha’s Metro
The greatest challenge that will be faced in delivering the MEP work required for Qatar’s $36bn worth of rail work planned will be in being able to bring in enough skilled staff into the country, according to Arabian MEP CEO Vasanth Kumar.
RTA dedicates Flashes of Thought book
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has dedicated to its employees the ‘Flashes of Thought’ authored by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in a gesture reflecting RTA’s keenness to keep employees apprised of the vision and drive of our prudent leadership to up the public services on offer to customers.
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Dubai World Central secures AED24.5bn investment
Dubai World Central has so far secured Dh24.5 billion investment while a further Dh500 million is being pumped in by Emirates airline to develop its pilot and cabin crew training facility at its Aviation City cluster, officials said at a briefing on Thursday.
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Dubai RTA to launch eWallet next June
The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) announces the launch of the eWallet service, offering companies and corporate customers a safe and easy-to-use payment method for processing their transactions with the Licensing Agency, most notably the renewal of vehicle registration, and the payment of traffic fine services.
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Sonia Rykiel Reopens on Fashion Avenue at The Dubai Mall
Sonia Rykiel recently celebrated the re-opening of their new womenswear boutique on Fashion Avenue at the The Dubai Mall.
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Dubai reveals new aviation vision to 2045
“We’re now working on a master plan which will see how we can produce the right amount of capacity for Dubai’s aviation growth up to 2045, so we are thinking a long way ahead here and there are plenty of options,” Griffiths said.
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Grande Giro Lamborghini – Day I
Lamborghini celebrates its legendary 50th anniversary throughout 2013. The year-long celebrations, held in Italy and abroad, culminate on May 7 – 11, when 1200 km of Italy’s roads are invaded by hundreds of vintage and modern-day Lamborghinis from every corner of the globe, as they parade through some of the country’s most beautiful cities.
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