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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has extended the deadline for making submissions to the inaugural edition of its Scientific Research Award up to October 31, 2012 instead of mid of September.

The Roads and Transports Authority (RTA) is examining the feasibility of extending the working hours of Dubai Metro during and after Eid, in pursuance of the directives of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has extended the deadline for making submissions to the inaugural edition of its Scientific Research Award up to October 31, 2012 instead of mid of September.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has started a traffic awareness programme for school students, as it called upon parents to exercise care and caution while driving in the vicinity of schools.

Starting 1st October, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is poised to reduce the trip time of the Dubai Metro Red Line by offering two services on a trial basis for a period of 5 months in a bid to better serve the interest of the Metro users.

Shoppers in Dubai will be able to bag a bargain before breakfast or sip coffee as the sun rises as malls across the city are set to open round the clock.

“The number of users has constantly been on the increase, an indicator of the paramount importance of this effective tool to public transport users in Dubai Emirate in planning for their moves to different destinations online,” said Eisa Abdul Rahman Al Dosari, said chief executive officer (CEO) of Public Transport Agency at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). “The number of users during the first half of 2011 clocked 110,000 persons, but jumped to hit 200,000 in the first half of 2012.”

Traffic Police have identified the three most deadliest roads in the city and they are Emirates Road, Al Kail Road and Al Garhoud Bridge. Major-General Mohammad Saif Al Zafein, director of the Traffic Department, announced yesterday that the total number of deaths in the first eight months of this year stood at 76, out of which 38 took place at night while 34 occurred during the day.

Professional drivers seeking a new or renewal of their licence will have to submit a health certificate showing they are free of serious diseases as part of new rules to be issued by Dubai soon, according to local authorities.

Cockpit View of the fully automated Dubai Metro. Cab Ride on the Red Line