Second phase of the Dubai Metro naming rights initiative launched
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the Dubai Metro naming rights project made their mark worldwide in 2008 with the kick start of...
Emirates SkyCargo celebrates start of New Freighter Service
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates Airline, yesterday celebrated the inaugural service on its new Far East and Australasia freighter route.
The weekly service,...
Distinguished number plates for motorbikes on offer
The Licensing Agency, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), is now offering distinguished number plates for motorbikes comprising 8000 four and five-digit plates obtainable through...
Car dealers approve unified purchase contract
Car dealers in the UAE have approved the unified form for purchase contracts proposed by the Ministry of Economy to facilitate procedures and protect...
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...
RTA announces implementation of Federal Traffic Link
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), announced that Drivers & Vehicles Licensing...
New Logistics Cluster Platform to drive growth of logistics
Following the successful deliberations at the first-ever Dubai Logistics Cluster Focus Group hosted recently, the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) has launched the...
Emirates SkyCargo VP bullish on growth
Emirates Sky Cargo announced record revenue of US $2.4 billion last year, which was 27.9% up on 2009, thanks to a “worldwide rebound”...
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...
Freight rates continued to tumble
Freight rates have continued to tumble over the last few weeks, almost dipping below the US$1,000 per teu mark on the Asia to Europe...
Downtown Dubai introduces new Trolley Bus tours
The iconic attractions in Downtown Dubai, described as 'The Centre of Now,' can now be accessed by visitors with a new convenient addition –...
Dubai driving licence and vehicle registration renewable in all emirates
The Ministry of Interior has announced the commencement of the traffic system link and unified federal licensing project with the Roads and Transport Authority...
RTA Offers Complimentary Transportation to Participants at the UITP Dubai 2011
Delegates from around the world who will be attending the UITP Dubai 2011, the 59th UITP World Congress and Exhibition, entitled “Boosting Public Transport:...
DP World opens State-of-the-Art terminal in India
The first-ever dedicated transhipment and gateway hub in India, DP World’s Vallarpadam terminal, was opened today by India’s Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in...
Starlight Airlines ties up with Emirates SkyCargo to launch...
Flights operate twice a week from Sharjah; third frequency likely in the near future
New route to create further business opportunities and speed up recovery...
DP World resumes operations in Egyptian Port Sokhna
DP World Sokhna, announced that DP World Sokhna, after a short suspension, has resumed all its operations in the Port including Customs, Quality Control...
Operations at UAE’s Jebel Ali port halted on strong winds
Tanker operations at the United Arab Emirates' Jebel Ali port were suspended due to strong winds on Tuesday, an official at the port operator...