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RTA infrastructure projects get $800 Million financing

The Department of Finance in Dubai today announced the launch of a US$800 million, dual currency, six year financing, based on the monetisation of...

Radars in Dubai catch over 500,000 over-speeding vehicles

Radar devices caught in Dubai caught 508,434 offending vehicles in the first four months of the year as compared to 540,477 for the corresponding...

Dubai Introduces ‘Student Parking’ Cards

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the issuance of a subscription card branded "Student Parking" as part of its community-oriented initiatives for this...

DP World, UAE region achieves top recognition from ACCA

DP World, UAE Region has been globally recognised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) as providing outstanding training and development opportunities for...

Emirates sponsors new crossing over London’s river Thames

A new cable car system being built across the River Thames in London will be sponsored by Emirates Airline in its biggest UK sponsorship...

Drivers will soon be able to renew their licence or vehicle...

Drivers will soon be able to renew their licence or vehicle registration in any emirate under a new decentralized traffic services system to be...

Emirates SkyCargo to launch Washington DC service

Emirates SkyCargo Connecting More US Firms with International Trade Opportunities Launch of daily flights from Washington DC will stimulate business between seven American gateways and...

New controls banning all light reflective paints, films, stickers on all...

The cordinative committee on traffic control at the interior ministry has started considering the enacting of new regulations, controls and fines to enforce a...

RTA rejuvenates Salik portal, toll gate maps added

Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) unveiled an enhanced version of the Toll Gate Portal ( www.salik.ae ) in a stylish design offering e-services in...

Dubai to Introduce New Address System in an Attempt to Fight...

Dubai will launch a new address system. It will rely heavily on technology and it promises to be very reliable. Dubai Municipality is expected to...

Mobile Payments Enabled for Dubai Taxi Service

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in partnership with Network International has introduced a new service enabling the payment of taxi fares in...

Metro Red Line To Stop between Ibn Battuta, Jumeirah Lakes Towers...

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will suspend the metro service between Ibn Battuta and Tower and Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) Stations on the...

Asia-Europe Spot Container Rates Soar

Asia-Europe spot container rates soar as carriers hard line the 1 July GRI against a background of weak market fundamentals. Shanghai-Rotterdam container freight rate...

New Professional Training Courses Announced

Blue Ocean Academy announced its new courses for the upcoming session. These range from essentials like Six Sigma (Quality) Green Belt and Black Belt...

Downtown Jebel Ali road network takes shape

Access to The Galleries, Limitless’ flagship community project in zone one of Downtown Jebel Ali, is now quicker and easier, thanks to a newly-opened...

Dubai Airport suggests alternative to Purple Line of Dubai Metro

Construction Week reported that Dubai Airports has proposed the development of a central rail terminal with connections to its 2 international airports through the...

RTA announces 50% discount on issuing NoL cards

The Automated Fare Collection Systems Department at the Road and Transport Authority, RTA's Corporate Technical Support Services Sector, has announced a 50% discount on...