Metro service hours will be extended on March 29th, April 1st to accommodate Gitex Shopper visitors (26 March 2017)
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will extend the service hours of the Dubai Metro on Wednesday (29th March) and following Saturday(1st April) to serve the anticipated massive number of visitors of Gitex Shopper 2017. The exhibition runs over four days ending on Saturday, April 1st, 2017.
DEWA hosts conference for qualified bidders on 200MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) (26 March 2017)
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) hosted a conference for international developers who have been qualified to submit tenders for the 200MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model.
Mohammed bin Rashid receives President Nazarbayev (26 March 2017)
Sheikh Mohammed welcomed President Nazarbayev, affirming the strong relations and friendship between the UAE and Kazakhstan at all levels.
Palm Jumeirah pulls in the crowds as Nakheel goes on show in Shanghai (25 March 2017)
Palm Jumeirah and its latest iconic creation - PALM M 360 – are pulling in the crowds in Shanghai, where Dubai developer Nakheel is exhibiting more than USD1.6 billion of real estate.
RTA kicks off smart transition of deluxe transport permits (25 March 2017)
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has embarked on the first stage of Smart e-Transition in processing deluxe vehicles registration permits for franchise firms. The move is part of RTA’s commitment to offer pioneering services in processing commercial permits of deluxe vehicles.
Dubai Holding launches Youth Council to empower youth and develop future leaders (25 March 2017)
The Council was inaugurated by Her Excellency Shamma bint Sohail Al Mazrui, the UAE’s Minster of State for Youth Affairs.
Flight disruption at Dubai International Airport due to weather conditions (25 March 2017)
Fifteen inbound flights were diverted today from Dubai International Airport, DXB, and a number of outbound flights were delayed due to weather conditions, according to the Dubai’s airport operator.
Mohammed bin Rashid attends opening ceremony of Dubai World Cup (25 March 2017)
In presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, officially inaugurated the 22nd edition of Dubai World Cup.
RTA provides ’Student Parking’ cards for university, college students (24 March 2017)
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the issuance of a subscription card branded "Student Parking" as part of its community-oriented initiatives for this segment.
RTA Switches off 1393 lamp posts to mark Earth Hour (24 March 2017)
The move is part of RTA’s keenness to play an active role in achieving sustainable development in Dubai, and raise its profile through continually catering to the needs of the civilized world as regards conserving the environment.