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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...

Dubai Drivers Will Be Able To Renew Driving License Online

The Licensing Agency at the Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, will start diverting an array of services in Dubai to innovative and smart channels,...

Opportunities for private investors in public transport

Dubai's government has cleared the way for private investors to enter the emirate’s public transport sector

Remarkable Year for Emirates SkyCargo – Four New Cargo-only Destinations Launched

Emirates SkyCargo, one of the largest and most progressive air cargo operators globally, has achieved another successful year and major milestones over the past...

Ban on older than 20 years vehicles lifted

President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan today deferred until further notice enforcement of the ministerial resolution no 535 for 2008 on ban...

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...

Superbus arrives in UAE

The Superbus concept, which could give business commuters and tourists a new luxury high-speed link between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, moves a step closer...

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...

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...

Emirates SkyCargo expands African Trade Network

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has bolstered its operations on the booming Africa trade route.

DP World upgrading Al Hamriya Port

 In a direct response to the growing needs of its customers, DP World, UAE Region today (June 21) announced that it has commenced...

Union Railway project gets ahead

The Union Railway Company was initially set up with a capital of Dh1 billion.

Termnail 3 of Dubai Airports to open on October 14

Dubai Airports will start a phased transition of operations to Dubai International's new Terminal 3 from October 14, 2008. The 'soft' opening will be implemented...

Developers to link property communities with water transport network

Marine Agency at Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) is proceeding with field visits and meetings with property developers operating in Dubai to explore means...

RTA provides access to Dubai Bus Stops Information ithrough Google Earth

In an initiative unprecedented across the Middle East and North Africa, Public Transport Agency at the Dubai Roads '&' Transport Authority (RTA), announced that...

Etihad Rail Plans to Link Key UAE Cities with Rail Network

Etihad Rail is evaluating bids to connect key cities and industrial hubs in the country and link them to the Saudi border as part...

Speeding responsible for 80pc of traffic accidents: RTA

Roads '&' Transport Authority (RTA) called on motorists and road users to comply with the prescribed speed limits and refrain from reckless driving which...

Driving in Dubai set to become slightly more expensive

In addition to increased petrol prices and parking fees, drivers is Dubai will now have to pay a little extra for Salik gates passing. The...