Tag: transport
Experience the call of the wild at the new Dubai Safari
The white lioness was only two inches away from me, observing my every move. I was amazed by her majestic appearance and the green...
Dubai 2018 budget foresees $15.5 bn expenditure ahead of Expo
Dubai on Sunday adopted its 2018 budget foreseing expenditure of 56.6 million dirhams (around $15.5 billion), a 19.5 per cent increase over last year,...
UAE traffic: Heavy congestion on major roads in Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Motorists experienced significant delays in different parts of the UAE during the rush hour commute on Monday morning.
According to Google maps info, two accidents...
Dubai Metro: Red Line to be partially closed from Jan 2018
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will suspend the metro service between Ibn Battuta and Tower and Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) Stations on the...
No VAT on Salik, RTA clarifies
In a huge relief to UAE residents, the Roads and Transport Authority has clarified that value-added tax (VAT) will not be levied on Salik...
Donating audio books to People of Determination
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to lend every possible support to the People of Determination in keeping with the...
UAE traffic: Congestion free roads for commuters this morning
It's green for go for UAE motorists this Saturday morning. As of now, there are no reports of accident or heavy traffic.
However, motorists should drive...
Rain hits part of Dubai
Many areas in Dubai experienced rain on Firday.
The National Centre of Meteorology had predicted chances of convective clouds with rain and fresh winds in...
Dubai public transport lifts nearly 4m people during holidays
Public transport in Dubai lifted nearly four million people during the holidays of the Prophet Birthday, Commemoration Day and National Day from November 30...
Muslim spending tops $2trn on halal economy
Muslim spending across food, beverage, and lifestyle sectors is estimated to have reached $2 trillion in 2016, accounting for 11.9 percent of global expenditure,...