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RTA to offer 174 outlets for rent at Metro stations
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will soon offer 174 retail outlets for rent at both the Red Line and Green Line stations to interested parties. About 106 retail outlets will be available for rent in the Red Line stations and 68 retail outlets in the Green Line stations, RTA said during a presentation to the tenants of the Dubai Metro stations outlets.
RTA launches second workshop about Syntax of Quran
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently honoured employees who took part in the first training course “Honourable, Noble and Virtuous” Program; where 11 male & female employees attended the course that lasted two months. During the course, participants attended to the full syntax of Al-Kahf surat along with the linguistic meaning of the verses, enabling them to better understand the Surat.
RTA extends submission deadline for Scientific Research Award
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.
Metro service hours may be extended
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.
RTA extends submission deadline for Scientific Research Award
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.
RTA starts traffic awareness lessons in schools
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.
Metro Express
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.
'Shop till you drop' – malls in Dubai to stay open...
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.
RTA Journey Planner attracts 200,000 in 6 months
“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.”
Dubai’s deadliest roads named
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.