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Take the Dubai Metro to be happier
Using your car might give you a greater sense of control, but taking the Metro gives you more confidence to reach your destination without an accident, according to Dr Raymond H. Hamden, a clinical and forensic psychologist with Human Relations Institute in Dubai Knowledge Village.
Dubai Economy Set for Rebound
All the positive indicators for the year 2010 show that Dubai is still a sound investment destination in the region as is proved by the surge in the number of passengers travelling through Dubai International Airport, the timely launch of the Dubai Metro and other infrastructure projects.
Dubai tells officials to find another $1bn in cuts
Dubai has ordered government departments to cut spending by 15 per cent as the emirate aims to plug a budget shortfall that has grown since the global economic downturn. Officials have been told to make the cuts to save Dh3.7 billion (US$1bn).
Trade, logistics to power Dubai economy
“Despite a challenging 2009, a 2010 come-back looks imminent to us as the government continues to move forward with its infrastructure expansion plans such as the Dubai Metro, Al Maktoum International Airport and other major infrastructure projects,” said Hesham Al Shirawi, second vice-chairman of the DCCI.
Japan’s Dubai Rail Builders Surge, Hong Kong Property Market Smoking Hot
While most shares declined in Tokyo, news reports that Dubai’s government has allocated 18.3 billion dirhams ($5 billion) to help keep Dubai World afloat while it sorts out issues with creditors, sent shares of several engineering companies involved in the building of the Dubai Metro surging.
Why not open all the Dubai Metro stations?
Construction of all the Metro’s red line stations will be completed by April 25.But many will only open some “months” after that date. Why? Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Saturday that work on all the remaining 18 stations on the Dubai Metro’s Red Line will be complete by April 25 2010.
WS Atkins Says Year-To-Date Performance In Line With Expectations – Update
The UK-based group is engaged in providing professional design and engineering consultancy services through six operational segments namely Design and Engineering Solutions; Highways and Transportation; Rail; Middle East, China and Europe; Management and Project Services, and Asset Management. Atkins’ featured projects include: Dubai Metro in UAE, Gautrain Rapid Rail Link of South Africa, Burj Al Arab in UAE, Copenhagen Metro of Denmark and more.
Depa Expects 24pc Rise in 2009 Profit
Dubai-based leading interior contracting company Depa Ltd. expects its net profit for 2009 will rise around 24 per cent to Dh241 million compared to Dh194.5 million in 2008. The Nasdaq Dubai listed interior designer has executed large and complex projects in over 16 countries. Its major projects in the country include the Burj Al Arab Hotel, Emirates Palace, Dubai Metro and Italian fashion brand Armani’s first hotel in the world located in the world tallest tower Burj Khalifa.
