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Dubai Metro plants boost Tabreed profits
The opening of 11 new plants, including eight serving the Dubai Metro Green Line, boosted profits last year at the National Central Cooling Company, also known as Tabreed. The Dubai-listed utilities firm said net income advanced to Dh182.7 million ($50 million) from Dh136.8 million in 2010, an increase of 34 per cent.
Breaking down the barriers: Woman, 28, becomes first female train driver in the whole of the Middle East
Miss Al Safar told Gulf News: ‘I am always open to challenges and I am not afraid to take risks. I work hard and my job is my top priority.’ She added: ‘Being a train attendant has helped me understand how to interact with people and staff from different nationalities and different cultures. This has empowered me to tackle different kinds of situations with ease.’
First Arab woman to drive Dubai metro
Mariam al-Safar has become the first woman to drive the Metro in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) as well as the Middle East. Only 28 years old, Safar, a Dubai Metro Passenger Services Supervisor has changed people’s perspective towards Middle Eastern women with her occupation and expertise.
RTA staff to be offered award scheme for research, education activities
The author of the best research will get a cheque of Dh20,000 along with a certificate of appreciation. The runner-up will walk away with prize money of Dh15,000 and a certificate and the third place will get Dh10,000 and a certificate of appreciation. Writers of the best 10 researches will be given Dh3,000 each.
Audi R8 Limo.. The Superlimo
The Audi R8 limo is the ideal choice of vehicle for people who want to make a statement so if you’re searching for a stand out limousine for yourbirthday bash, wedding, hen or stag party, then the stunning Audi RB limo is the only vehicle you need to consider.
Microsoft Gulf chooses Dubai Metro App as winner of the Microsoft Tech Out Competition
Microsoft Gulf announced the winner of Microsoft Tech Out following an intense competition amongst developers who took part. The winning application, Dubai Metro, was developed by Tareq Atiek, a UAE-based developer. Tareq was presented with the first place prize of a trip for two to the Seychelles at the Microsoft offices in Dubai.
Mohammed gets plaque from RTA staff
His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received a memento plaque as a gift from the staff of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of his accession as the Ruler of the emirate.
Emirati woman train attendant breaks the traditional mould
Speaking to Gulf News while driving the Dubai Metro, Mariam proudly declared: “I am always open to challenges and I am not afraid to take risks.” “I work hard and my job is my top priority,” she said. Although the Dubai Metro is driverless and is operated from a centralised control room, maintenance works or technical glitches call for the need to drive the train manually.
