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 […]
AD Ports Group receives top five ranking for Khalifa Port in global efficiency index
Executives at Abu Dhabi Ports Group (AD Ports Group) have confirmed that its flagship deep-water port, Khalifa Port, has been ranked in the top five of the global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. The ranking is based on time vessels needed to spend in […]
UAE’s Etihad Rail, Spain’s CAF sign $327mln deal for passenger trains
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE national railway network, has signed a 1.2-billion-dirham ($327 million) agreement with Spain’s CAF Group for designing, manufacturing, supplying and maintaining passenger trains. The agreement was signed at the construction site of Etihad Rail’s first passenger train station being built at Sakamkam in the heart of Fujairah […]
AD Ports sets up new JV with National Marine Dredging Company
UAE – Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group has signed a deal with National Marine Dredging Company Group, one of the world’s leading engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and marine dredging groups, to set up a new joint venture company that will conduct offshore surveys and subsea services in the UAE, across the GCC region, as well as […]
UAE: Sustainability at the heart of Etihad Rail network
By taking proactive steps, Etihad Rail and Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi (EAD) have been ensuring the highest sustainability standards in the construction of the UAE national rail network, a top official said. Marking the World Environment Day, Khuloud Al Mazrouei, deputy project manager at Etihad Rail, said that the partnership with EAD has resulted […]
RTA opens Dubai-Al Ain road following $544mln revamp work
Dubai has announced the official opening of the road linking Al Ain following the completion of revamp work at a total cost of AED2 billion ($544 million). The scope of the Dubai-Al Ain Road Improvement Project spans 17 km from the intersection of Emirates Road to the intersection of Ras Al Khor Road along the […]
AD Ports Group to host Ports Authorities Roundtable
AD Ports Group, the region’s premier facilitator of logistics, industry, and trade, will host the 7th Edition of Ports Authorities Roundtable (PAR 2022), a major annual maritime event that brings together port authorities from around the world together. The event is taking place at a crucial time for the ports and shipping sectors, […]
Abu Dhabi tops list of capitals with least traffic congestion for 2021
Abu Dhabi has been ranked as the world’s least congested capital according to the TomTom Traffic Index for 2021, based on the annual survey of 416 cities in 57 countries by the global navigation services company. The new ranking of the UAE capital is based on a combination of criteria, including the rate of […]