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Makkah Metro Train
CRCC has built the Makkah Metro. Makkah Metro, will transport pilgrims between Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifa.
RTA briefs Sharjah Transport delegation on the best systems of commercial transport activities
The Commercial Transport Dep’t at the Licensing Agency of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has recently briefed a visiting delegation from the Sharjah Transport Corporation on the best practices relating to commercial transport, and key projects & programs to be undertaken this year in line with the highest international standards.
76 more outlets to sell Nol cards
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has increased the number of outlets selling Unified Fare Cards (Nol cards) for mass transit commuters, spanning the metro, public buses, and the water bus as well as motorists paying for parking fees in Dubai.
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.
RTA launches new bus route, modifies many
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will launch a new bus route on February 3 to link International City with Warsan 3 and the service will be operational on Fridays.
Doha Metro tenders delayed to Q2
Tenders for the Doha Metro project will be issued in the second quarter, Qatar Railways Co’s group director said on Tuesday, in the second delay in tendering the $41 billion rail project. “It will be in April or May,” Ghanim al-Ibrahim told Reuters by telephone. The project will include four rail lines and will link stadiums for the 2022 soccer World Cup which Qatar will host, with an underground component in the centre of the capital Doha.
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.
