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Dubai raises $675M for tram project
Dubai's department of finance raised $675 million from a dual-currency loan to complete the first phase of its Al-Sufouh tram project in the emirate.
No plans to cut taxis after Dubai Metro success
“The total number of taxis [on the roads] is 7942. We are not planning to reduce the number of taxis, because we need to have all modes of transport in place,” said Essa Al Dossari, the CEO of public transport at the RTA. “We are serving a number of different categories [of people], including business people and tourists. There needs to be a variety [of options].”
3D Projection Mapping for Dubai Metro RTA "Green Line launch"
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) inauguration ceremony of the Green Line. This event was organized to launch the extension of the Dubai Metro and was attended by Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid with all Dubai government officials and RTA executives.
RTA launches new bus route, modifies many
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will launch a new bus route on February 3 to link International City with Warsan 3 and the service will be operational on Fridays.
Commuters struggle to get home after late-night spectacle in Dubai
From fireworks to blisters to cold — this was the New Year for hundreds of people who walked home after watching the fireworks display at the Burj Khalifa yesterday. Despite the extended service of the Dubai Metro and the deployment of additional feeder buses in the area, revellers by the hundreds still got stranded near Dubai Mall yesterday.
Dubai aims to reduce spending next year
A budget approved yesterday by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, called for Dh32.26 billion (US$8.78bn) of government spending next year against anticipated revenues of Dh30.4bn, resulting in a projected Dh1.8bn deficit.
RTA links more services with federal traffic system
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the second stage of linking driving and vehicle licensing services with the federal traffic system.
Abu Dhabi: Rail network to streamline logistics and increase development in...
Abu Dhabi will soon be connected to the other emirates of the UAE and to the wider region by a broad-gauge rail network that will streamline logistics, boost exports and increase industrial development, Global Arab Network reports according to OBG.
RTA to exhibit 16 projects
RTA will showcase 16 projects and services, from the Floating Bridge to the air-conditioned bus shelters, in the Dubai Government’s Achievements Expo to be held on December 19 and 20 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
