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Phase two of sales for Dubai Central Park project
Arady Developments LLC, a joint venture between Deyaar Development PJSC ( Deyaar ) and Dubai Properties Group, have announced plans to launch the second phase of sales of residential units in the Central Park project at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
GCC considers partial operation for railway project
UAE Minister of Public Works, announces that there are studies going on currently to examine the possibility of partial operation of the railway project, which will link the capitals of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Burj Khalifa signs go up on Dubai’s roads
Workers have installed the first road signs bearing the new name of the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa. Two signs, one on Sheikh Zayed Road and the other between Al Wasl Road and the Defence Interchange, were installed overnight on Saturday, apparently the first to point the way to Burj Khalifa after its name was changed from Burj Dubai at its January 4 inauguration.
61km of Doha Metro tunnels finished, 37 stations being built
More than 61km of tunnels have been completed, with 37 stations currently under construction at the multi-billion dollar Doha Metro project, according to Qatar Railways Company.
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Approves Five-Year Internal Roads Plan (2025-2029)
The plan includes the construction of 634 km of roads across 12 areas
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid...
More police, CCTVs planned to monitor Metro
The number of closed-circuit TV cameras keeping watch over Dubai Metro’s system will reach to about 3,000 by the end of next year, according to a report.
Dubai Duty Free purchases subject to new airport security checks
Dubai: Electronic devices bought at Dubai Duty Free could cost a passenger their flight due to new security regulations at Dubai International, Dubai Duty Free confirmed on Monday.
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.
Dubai Metro station takes part in emergency drill
Last month saw a flurry of emergency services vehicles converge on Rashidiya Metro station. The drill was part of disaster preparation organised by the Emirate’s Crisis Management Team (CMT). Just two days earlier there had been an extensive workshop conducted to discuss this very issue. Members from the Dubai Police, Civil Defence, Dubai Municipality, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Ambulance services and the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority were all present.
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Dubai’s New Metro May Herald Change in Segregated City
By Stephen Jones Epoch Times Staff www.theepochtimes.com
DUBAI—Gazing out of the window of a carriage on Dubai’s new metro line, Humaid Al Marri has...
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Dubai Metro – In 2D (3D) (Focus on Special Needs Passengers)
This video is shot hand-held with a 3D camera, as part of a location scouting trip for an upcoming PSA (public service announcement) video in 3D.
Doha Metro on track for 2019 opening
Doha Metro works are advancing as planned to achieve the target date for starting the first phase that involves three lines running by October 2019.
California’s proposed rules for driverless vehicles take aim at Tesla
California regulators have proposed banning the word “autopilot” from electric-car pioneer Tesla’s advertising, teeing up an extraordinary conflict between state officials and the Silicon...
