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Smart phone App for business registration and licensing unveiled in Dubai

Free App will be available on Apple Store by 3 June 2013 The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has unveiled a first-of-its-kind smart...

Dubai Tram Launch Date Announced

Dubai Tram will officially start operating on November 12 (Wednesday). However, its inauguration ceremony will be organized a day earlier, on November 11 (Tuesday),...

Additional Bus Routes Launched During Eid in Dubai

The Public Transportation Agency (PTA) of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced that it will launch new bus routes during the Eid holiday....

Did you see Dubai’s solar-powered SOS telephones

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched solar-powered SOS (emergency) telephones at the cycling track at Seih Al Salam in Dubai. The initiative,...

Passenger Traffic at Dubai International Jumped 9.9% in September

Compared to the same period last year, Dubai International Airport registered an increase in the passenger traffic, cargo volumes and aircraft movement in September....

Drones to Deliver UAE Government Mail

The United Arab Emirates revealed plans for using miniature unmanned aircraft for government mail deliveries. For the first time in history, drones will be...

Electric cars will invade Dubai sooner than you think

Authorities in Dubai are pushing further the idea of creating an eco-friendly, sustainable city with fresh and clearer air with a new project featuring...

Ramadan Road Safety ‘Tips&Tricks’

Road traffic accidents, injuries and fatalities peak in the holy month of Ramadan. We witness hundreds of accidents and dozens of fatalities every...

Emirates SkyCargo Creates New Thailand Trade Lane with Phuket Launch

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, one of the fastest growing international airlines, has strengthened its operations in Thailand, with Phuket to become...
Driving in Dubai

Driving in Dubai: Is It Safe to Drive in the UAE?

When it comes to erratic driving, the Middle East is one of the most notorious places to be. So, if you are thinking about...

Islamic comprehensive motor insurance launched

Starting from 2.6 % of the vehicle's value A new tempting promotion on motor comprehensive insurance by Methaq In the framework of the persistent initiatives of...

Dubai Travel Pass – Terhaal available to tourists

The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has the Dubai Travel Pass (Terhaal) initiative out in the market through selected outlets and will be widely...

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...

Dubai Police set to auction impounded vehicles

The owners of vehicles locked at the Dubai police’s impound yard for more than six months have to pay their outstanding fines. Individuals, insurance...

Drones – The Latest Trend for Techies Reaches New Heights

Drones might be the next big thing not only for technology companies. Together with governments, tech giants have started to invest in this technology...

Dubai Metro Ads contract awarded to three advertising companies

Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) signed the Dubai Metro Ads Contract with a consortium of three advertising companies; SMRT Media (Singapore), Kassab Media and...

Dubai: A pivotal hub in the shipping industry

The Emirate of Dubai has a strategic aim of positioning itself as a pivotal hub in the global economy. The question is; can it...