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Over 2 million passengers use public transport in Dubai on New Year’s Eve

News Desk 1 02/01/2024 0

974,416 used the Dubai Metro network Did you use public transport in Dubai emirate in the United Arab Emirates on December 31, 2023? If so, you were one of the 2,288,631 commuters who used various modes of public transport across Dubai on New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2023). As per the

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Dubai’s RTA pushes for eco-friendly electric delivery bikes in Dubai

News Desk 1 25/12/2023 0

Shift to zero-emission transportation means is on Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new initiative to convince Dubai-based delivery companies to switch to eco-friendly electric delivery bikes from the currently widely used petrol-powered motorbikes. The RTA programme broadly aims to develop the infrastructure of transport businesses operating

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Dubai’s RTA presents a revised Strategic Plan for 2024-2030

News Desk 1 25/12/2023 0

Emirate targets 42.5% sustainable public transit by 2030 Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority has launched a revamped Strategic Plan for 2024-2030, incorporating five key goals and objectives for integrated and innovative mobility in Dubai emirate. The plan is designed to facilitate the development of roads and transport systems that support a 20-minute city (ensuring

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Dubai tops Middle East region for urban mobility preparedness

Arnold Pinto 13/12/2023 0

Oliver Wyman unveils 2023 Urban Mobility Readiness Index Dubai is the leading city in the Middle East region for urban mobility preparedness according to the 2023 Urban Mobility Readiness Index, newly released by Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm and a business of Marsh McLennan. The Oliver Wyman Forum – the consultancy’s think tank […]

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Dubai RTA celebrates the 52nd UAE National Day

News Desk 1 29/11/2023 0

Public transport in Dubai City also joins the celebrations Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (Dubai RTA) celebrated the 52nd UAE National Day by organising commemorative events for staff at the external courtyard of the Dubai RTA headquarters on November 28, 2023. The activation included Emirati heritage activities, such as pearl diving and the art of […]

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ADNOC unveils ‘H2GO’ station to examine viability of hydrogen-powered vehicles in UAE

Arnold Pinto 29/11/2023 0

Pilot station creates green hydrogen from water Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has launched ‘H2GO’, the Middle East region’s first high-speed green hydrogen pilot refuelling station, to gather data on the long-term viability of hydrogen vehicles in the UAE by evaluating zero-emission hydrogen-powered vehicles. The pilot station was opened ahead of the UAE hosting

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Dubai Tram network carries 52 million riders since 2014

News Desk 1 12/11/2023 0

Tram fleet consists of 11 wagons, each with 7 compartments The Dubai Tram network has served approximately 52 million riders since its launch in 2014. An integral component of Dubai’s public transportation network, the trams have travelled 5.3 million km, according to Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority. The tram network commemorates its ninth anniversary in […]

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Malaysia’s Sky Blue Media wins OOH concession for Dubai’s public buses

Arnold Pinto 25/10/2023 0

5-year contract includes public bus facilities in Dubai emirate Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a strategic agreement with Sky Blue Media, granting the Malaysia-based company the exclusive rights to manage all out-of-home (OOH) advertising for Dubai RTA’s public bus fleet and public bus facilities in Dubai emirate for five years. Under the […]

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Airbus to install innovative fuel-saving sails on chartered ship

Arnold Pinto 01/10/2023 0

New technology may save 1,800 tons of CO2 emissions per year Airbus, the global aerospace and defence giant, will equip a transatlantic ship that transports its aircraft subassemblies with a wind-assisted propulsion technology to capture wind energy to generate thrust, delivering savings in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The eSAIL, developed by the Spain-based

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Its woof, woof as pet dogs fly in luxury from Dubai to London

Arnold Pinto 28/09/2023 0

K9 Jets begins pet-friendly private jet flights on UAE-UK sector Yes, pet dogs fly in private business jets, and sometimes, for free, too! K9 Jets has operated the first-ever Dubai to London luxury private charter flight for pet dogs and their owners. The inaugural luxury private jet flight by the Birmingham, UK-based private jet charter […]

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Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport off to flying start

Arnold Pinto 27/09/2023 0

‘Jetman’ stirs up excitement among onlookers in Dubai City Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) had Dubai City residents staring in amazement at the sight of a man strapped into a jetpack either soaring through the desert city’s skies, taking a ride in an autonomous test bus, walking through a Dubai Metro station and finally […]

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AW Rostamani Group is the new motorcycle distributor of Royal Enfield in UAE

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

Royal Enfield, a global leader in the midsize motorcycle segment (250cc-750cc), has announced its plans to strengthen its presence in the Middle East and Africa region by appointing Dubai-based AW Rostamani Group as its official distribution partner for the UAE. With the newly formed alliance, Indai-based Royal Enfield widens its presence in the UAE. AW […]

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Customers cite the safety of goods during transit as a top concern, according to a new survey

News Desk 1 20/09/2023

According to a new customer survey conducted by Writer Relocations, respondents cited the safety of their goods during transit as their top concern. Some key worries are damaged valuables, delays in shipment and unpleasant surprises. Writer Relocations, a leading global relocation company, strengthens its commitment to customer satisfaction by implementing robust measures

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Hala records 36% growth of trips in H1 2023 versus H1 2022

News Desk 1 20/09/2023

Hala, Dubai’s e-hailing taxi solution, has announced a 36% trip growth in the first six months of the year compared to the same time in 2022. Hala also saw a growth of 21% in new users signing up for the service compared to last year on the Careem app.  Khaled Nuseibeh, Chief Executive Officer at Hala, […]

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Sella Controls to deliver building management and SCADA applications for HS2 Tunnels in greater London

News Desk 1 20/09/2023

Sella Controls has been awarded a contract to deliver the Building Management Systems (BMS) and SCADA Systems for the S1 and S2 Section Tunnels for HS2 (High Speed 2 Limited) in the greater London area in the UK. The contract has been awarded by the main works civil contractor for this section of the railway. […]

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Dubai RTA Customers Council meets on the Right-Of-Way Permits system

News Desk 1 16/09/2023 0

Users will be informed about the system’s methodology The Customers Council of Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recently hosted a meeting at the Dubai RTA headquarters in Dubai City to discuss improving the various services rendered to holders of Right-Of-Way permits in Dubai emirate in the UAE. Mohammed Obaid Al Mulla, Dubai RTA Board […]

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Living in the UAE? You have 14 days’ annual leave for a spontaneous holiday

Arnold Pinto 13/09/2023 0

Latest Skyscanner-OnePoll study finds last-minute travel on the uptick According to a newly released joint Skyscanner-OnePoll study, UAE-based employees still have an average of 14 days of annual leave left to take this year, allowing them enough time to plan, book and take a spontaneous holiday abroad. The Skyscanner survey was conducted in August 2023 […]

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Dubai RTA wins 13 awards in the first half of 2023

News Desk 1 13/09/2023 0

Authority has won 292 local, regional, and global awards since 2008 Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won 13 local, regional, and international awards during the first half of 2023. This brings Dubai RTA’s cumulative awards from 2008 to the first half of this year to 292 honours, comprising 45 local (UAE), 113 regional […]

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Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2023 finalists’ names are out

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023 0

Winners and runners-up will receive AED8 million in prizes Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the names of the 10 entities representing global autonomous vehicle companies and UAE-based universities that have qualified for the final round of Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2023 under the theme: self-driving buses. Dubai RTA will

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Bur Dubai Marine Transport Station gets a new facelift

Arnold Pinto 01/09/2023 0

Dubai RTA to renovate more abra stations in Q4 2024 Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the redevelopment of the Bur Dubai Marine Transport Station (abra station), situated on the commercially important Bur Dubai bank of Dubai Creek, which straddles the heart of the modern-day emirate in the UAE. Dubai RTA aims to […]