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GulfRail 2012, the region's first of its kind exhibition and conference is participating in the 59th World Congress and Exhibition of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), which is taking place in Dubai from April 10-14.

RATP Group, a world leader in public transport, said it aims to meet key decisionmakers in the world of transport and strike strategic partnerships at the upcoming UTIP conference in Dubai. The international organisation for public transport authorities and operators, UTIP World Congress & Exhibition is being hosted by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority from April 10 to 14.

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, will aim to demonstrate how its innovative products and solutions can support the development of urban transportation projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has launched an exciting new ‘Kids Go Free in Dubai’ promotion for holidays between 14 May to 30 September 2011. The promotion will mean that a family holiday to Dubai has never been more affordable.

Under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Emirate will host during the period 10 – 14 April 2011 the 59th UITP (International Association of Public Transport) Congress and Mobility & City Transport Exhibition.

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched an awareness campaign among workers at Sinabor, Dubai to educate them on the safe road crossing to avoid traffic accidents, especially run-over accidents. Engineer Maitha bin Udai, CEO of RTA Traffic & Roads Agency, said that the awareness campaign was a part of the Gulf Traffic Week 2011 Program, which spanned various age groups and occupational categories with a host of traffic awareness programs.

As Dubai Metro's Green Line launch nears Sharjah Transport Corporation (STC) has deployed buses ferrying passengers to the same area. The routes are No.113, Sharjah-Al Qusais and No.111 that commences from Sharjah International Airport linking Dubai, reports 'Gulf Today'.

The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) is reviewing 90,000 units that will enter the market from now until 2016 in an effort to manage oversupply, according to Marwan Bin Galitha, the agency’s director general. RERA has recorded an average of 50 new transactions everyday with an increase in empty land transactions by Indian, UK-based and Russian businessmen, Bin Galitha said.

Congress Solutions International (CSI), part of Dubai-based Emirates airline, is set to welcome thousands of delegates and visitors to the 59th UITP World Congress and Mobility and City Transport Exhibition, which is being hosted for the first time in Dubai in April. CSI is the official Professional Congress Organiser (PCO), appointed by the Roads Transport Authority (RTA).

On March 23 Etihad Rail, the operator of the UAE’s first railway network formerly known as Union Railway, unveiled its new dynamic corporate identity. Etihad Rail also revealed its future plans for the nationwide railway project and its phases of implementation. It announced that its first route will be completed in 2013 to transport the first shipment of granulated sulphur from Shah and Habshan to Ruwais.