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Infrastructure to aid realty rebound
The major infrastructure projects and investments in transport sector will expedite the recovery in Dubai real estate sector, a study says. The completion of world-class infrastructure and a business-friendly environment over the last two years will be among the main factors behind the creation of more demand for Dubai real estate.
Dubai Metro scoops Princes Haya Award for Best Educational Research about handy services to special needs
The Dubai Metro has scooped the 3rd edition of Princess Haya bint Al Hussain Award for Special Education, in the category of the Best Educational Research, in recognition of the research conducted by the Rail Planning and Development Department, Rail Agency, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs.
Serco says in line, on track for 2012 targets
British outsourcing group Serco said it was on track with its 2011 expectations after some strong contract wins and was well placed to achieve future revenue targets. Serco, which among other things runs London’s cycle-hire scheme and Dubai’s metro, on Monday said it had won 1.6 billion pounds ($2.62 billion) worth of work since the start of its financial year on Jan. 1.
Annual Investment Meeting 2011 to start on Tuesday 10th May: Launching the World’s New Hotspot for Global Investment Opportunities
What does it take to lift the global economy, engineer growth, stimulate investment flows and create avenues for sustainable development? Indicators show that emerging markets with their strong economic performance, dynamic monetary policies and financial flexibility have singlehandedly transformed the post-recession world economy.
An Ant In Dubai
Dubai is nothing at all like Las Vegas. Though both are unlikely cities in waterless environs and full of people eager to divest visitors of both their souls and their money, that is where their likeness ends. As a tour leader for Trek America, I survived many weekends scratching the tacky surface of LV’s wholesale debauchery, but those dark nights of the soul don’t compare at all to how another desert city half way across the world makes a nature-lover feel.
Firms present new touchscreen solution at ATM
Germany-based Micros Systems and UK’s Light Blue Optics presented the first wireless ordering solution for the hospitality industry at the Arabian Travel Market, a leading event for the travel and tourism sector, in Dubai.
Roads and Transport Authority receives delegation of Rashid Hospital’s Woman Committee
Dr. Aysha Al Busmait, Director of the marketing &corporate communication, Chairwoman of Woman Committee, Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) recently received a delegation of Al Dana Woman Committee, Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health Authority to review the key achievements made by RTA Woman Committee over the past few years.
Public transport ferries set to start from August
The first public transport ferry service is set to start from August, coinciding with the launch of the Metro Green Line, a senior RTA official told Khaleej Times. The route for the service between Al Ghubaiba and Dubai Marina is expected to complement the Metro as it passes through areas not served by the trains but would be connecting with two major metro stations.
