Dubai: Metro services restored, no longer affected due to ‘technical issue’
The Dubai Metro line has resumed services back to normal after it had been affected by ‘technical issues’. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said that the service “between Jebel Ali and DMCC Metro Station is back to normal”. Metro services had been affected for approximately half an hour, earlier today. “Work is underway to […]
DP World Marine Services adds UAE coastal service
DP World has introduced a new coastal service for the UAE, connecting its Jebel Ali hub to other ports around the country, supporting key customers by easing supply chain bottlenecks. The inaugural shipment of roughly 200 TEUs sailed from the Jebel Ali Port to the Port of Ajman and arrived on-time on October 7, 2022. […]
Dubai: E-scooters permitted in 11 new areas from 2023; speed limits on some internal roads to drop to 30kmph
Starting 2023, e-scooters can be operated in 11 new residential areas in Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced. With these, the total number of districts in which e-scooters are permitted increases to 21, and the total length of tracks dedicated to bikes, e-scooters and shared routes rises from 185km to 390km. The […]
Dubai’s RTA to showcase driverless taxis for the first time during Gitex
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed an extensive collection of smart initiatives, applications, and stations it will showcase at the 42nd edition of GITEX 2022, which commences tomorrow, Monday, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. At the event, RTA will exhibit the self-driving Cruise vehicle built on the Chevrolet Bolt electric platform […]
Oman Rail-Etihad Rail JV Company’s board of directors holds inaugural meeting
The Board of Directors of Oman Rail-Etihad Rail JV Company, a joint venture between Oman Rail, the developer and operator of the Oman national Rail Network, and Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, held its inaugural meeting in Dubai, two days after signing an agreement to form […]
AD Ports reaches key milestone in new terminal work
AD Ports Group has installed the first 90-tonne block for the quay wall of the new CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, marking the major development milestone with a special ceremony. Announced in September 2021, the development of the new terminal is on track with budgeted capital expenditure of AED3.3 billion. The terminal is expected […]
Dubai’s Salik sets IPO offer price at $0.54
Dubai’s toll-gate operator Salik on Tuesday announced the final price for its IPO at AED2 ($0.54) per share, and could potentially raise AED3 billion in the float, an advertisement carried in the local media showed. The IPO, which opens for subscription today, will offer 1.5 billion shares, which represents 20% of the company’s equity capital. Salik, […]
Dubai: RTA saves ‘record’ over $23mln using 36 green initiatives
A series of green economy initiatives launched by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has resulted in “record” savings of Dh85 million. Through 36 initiatives, the authority has saved 68 million kilowatt-hours of electricity, 55 million gallons of water, 21 million litres of gasoline, and 1.8 million litres of diesel. The authority has achieved a […]
UAE: $217 fine for motorists fixing make-up, using phone, eating while driving
Abu Dhabi Police have warned drivers against activities that would distract them from the road while driving, which may cause serious road accidents. These habits include eating, fixing make-up for women, using mobile phones (speaking, browsing the Internet and texting) and taking photos or videos. Distracted driving is penalised with a Dh800 fine and four […]
304.6mln riders used public transport means, shared mobility and taxis in the first half of 2022 in Dubai
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the number of riders using public transport means and shared mobility in Dubai that include Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses, marine transport means (abras, ferry, water taxi, water bus), e-hail rides, smart car rental, Bus-On-Demand, and taxis (Dubai Taxi and franchise company taxies) clocked nearly […]