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RTA examines driving simulator to enhance capabilities of public bus drivers...
Mohammed Masoud Al Janahi, Director of Drivers Affairs at RTA’s Public Transport Agency, said: “The RTA constantly seeks to review the best technological systems conforming to the best global standards in order to improve drivers’ knowledge by adopting the best driving practices.
Dubai's Emaar plans $2.5 billion listing of shopping mall unit
Dubai's Emaar Properties said it would sell up to 25 percent of its shopping mall and retailing unit in a public offer expected to raise 8 to 9 billion dirhams ($2.18-$2.45 billion), making it one of the region's largest equity offers since 2008.
Mohammed bin Rashid endorses two Entrance Projects for Bluewaters Island, International...
Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved plans to build a bridge to link the emirate’s upcoming tourist attraction, the Bluewaters Island project, to the mainland.
Riyadh takes on the challenge: six lines in five years
The Saudi capital Riyadh has set itself a daunting task: to build an automated metro comprising six lines simultaneously in five years. David Briginshaw explains how this ambitious project will be implemented.
RTA announces schools winning Traffic Safety Award
Engineer Maitha bin Udai, CEO of RTA’s Traffic and Roads Agency, said, “The 2nd edition of the contest evoked huge response from public and private schools in Dubai, especially after the promotional campaign conducted by the Traffic Department when the contest was launched in October last year.”
Riyadh metro makes progress
The Doha and Riyadh metro projects have a lot in common. They are both aiming to tackle urban congestion by completing several lines in one initial phase; they are being built at the same time and will cost somewhere in the region of $30bn to complete.
Floating hotel designed for World Cup 2022 in Qatar
“The Doha Metro is a long-term asset with a life cycle of 120 years, constructed for the people of Qatar as part of the Qatar National Vision 2030. “The FIFA World Cup 2022 is a very important global event, but still only one of many milestones during the design life of the Doha Metro,”
Dubai Grand Mufti reiterates fatwa against Mars project
The Grand Mufti of Dubai has reiterated his fatwa against Muslims applying to travel to Mars after a Dutch firm received 1.259 applications from the Gulf region to be part of a project to set up the first human settlement on the Red Planet by 2023.
RTA invites Emirati youth, residents to participate in DY4PT initiative
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) called upon Emirati youth and residents, aged 18-30, in all emirates to participate in the "Dubai Youth for Public Transport" (DY4PT) initiative.
114 Dubai citizens get new homes under Dh158m project
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the allocation of 114 houses in the Al Qouz 2 area at a cost of Dh158 million to Emiratis.
