Three bidders shortlisted for Riyadh Metro project
THE High Commission for Riyadh Development (HCRD) says that “three major global consortia” have submitted technical and financial offers for the Riyadh Metro project, a six-line driverless network which will eventually encompass 177km and 96 stations in the Saudi capital.
Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates Fuels the Shopping Cult
If consumerism is the predominant modern day religion, then this week’s picture shows one our most monumental cathedrals – Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates.
RTA briefs Ministry of Finance delegation on Internal Audit technologies
The Department of Internal Audit, Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), has recently briefed a visiting delegation from the Ministry of Finance on the practices adopted by the Department in using hi-tech applications in the automation of internal audit processes & activities, and how to improve them with the aim of sharing expertise and uplifting the business practices to bring them in line with the highest global standards.
RTA to fast-track Dh5b Dubai Metro expansion for Expo 2020
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will fast-track a Dh5 billion expansion of the Dubai Metro’s Red Line to connect to the Dubai World Central, if the emirate wins the bid to host the World Expo 2020, a top official said.
Dubai to build design, fashion and retail hub
His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced on Saturday that the “Dubai Design District” would be situated adjacent to the Business Bay area of the city.
DM delegation briefed on RTA best practices
The asset and property management department of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) briefed a delegation from the Dubai Municipality (DM) about its best practices to manage the authority’s assets in a way that matches the best internationally recognised standards.
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Salik dodgers causing traffic tailbacks on Dubai and Sharjah roads
A steep increase in traffic on alternative routes between Dubai and Sharjah since the introduction of two new Salik gates on Al Ittihad Road and Airport Tunnel has left residents in Al Ghusais, Al Nahda, Al Twar and Oud Al Muteena fuming.
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RTA to fast-track Dh5b Dubai Metro expansion for Expo 2020
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will fast-track a Dh5 billion expansion of the Dubai Metro’s Red Line to connect to the Dubai World Central, if the emirate wins the bid to host the World Expo 2020, a top official said.
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Tobacco campaign launched in Dubai Mall
The campaign is designed to increase the awareness of Dubai Mall visitors about the bad effects of smoking.
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Dubai marine public transport routes announced
Fourteen marine public transport navigation routes along the coastline of Dubai have been allocated by the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) in collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The 14 routes will be represented in global marine maps, Nawfal Al Jourani, Director of Communications at Dubai Maritime City Authority, told Gulf News.
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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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