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RTA to cohost global Government Asset Management Congress
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will be play a key role in staging the Government Asset Management Congress 2012; the first of its kind in the Middle East, from 28 to 29 May 2012, at the Address Dubai Marina Hotel featuring the presence of worldwide experts and asset management professionals.
Nine West reopens in Dubai Mall, bringing latest trends with it
Nine West recently opened its newly refurbished doors in Dubai Mall, coinciding with the launch of a vibrant spring/summer 2012 collection.
Vivid Flair London opens new store in Dubai Mall
This debut is marked with a flagship store opened in the iconic Dubai Mall and a glamorous, one-of-a kind exclusive launched of the S/S 2012 Collection at the Armani Hotel, Dubai Grand Ballroom took place last Thursday 17 May 2012, produced by the UAE’s number one stylist, Derek Khan.
RTA begins Dh1billion roads project
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded two contracts for the construction of new roads in Al Qusais and Al Quoz costing Dh38 million, which form part of the first phase of its five-year Dh1-billion project to improve roads in the residential areas in the emirate. The move comes as the RTA tries to improve its road network in an effort to meet the demands of Dubai’s growing demography.
More people booking Dubai taxis over the phone
The number of cabs being booked over phone has increased by close to 16 per cent in 2011, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has said. In 2011, the number of cabs booked by cab users through the Booking and Despatch Center at RTA’s Public Transport Agency increased to 5,080,903 bookings, up by 16 per cent, as compared to 4,393,826 bookings in 2010.
RTA steps up road safety drive for schoolchildren
The Roads and Transport Authority has stepped up its road safety campaign for schoolchildren with 771 fines issued against non-compliant schools and transport operators in the first three months of this year. “The number is almost half of the total number of fines issued in the whole of 2011, which reflects increased monitoring,” said Eisa Al Dossary, Chief Executive Officer of the RTA’s Public Transport Agency, which regulates school transport.
Dubai Police to drive a new type of green car
Police have introduced a batch of electrical vehicles they say will help them to patrol narrow and crowded areas not easily reached by cars. The new vehicles do not produce carbon dioxide and are larger than a golf buggy but smaller than a police car. They will also be used to carry employees and visitors at police headquarters.
Mall of the Emirates in Dubai to Make Massive Luxury Expansion
The world’s largest shopping and leisure centre, the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, is adding another 93,000 square-meters of luxury to its already-massive space.
