DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has shared some impressive numbers for Dubai public transport and shared mobility in the first half of 2024. In this period, about 361.2 million people used various transport options, including the Metro, Tram, public buses, marine transport, taxis, e-hail vehicles, smart rental cars, and on-demand buses. This is […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE is making it a lot simpler to recharge your EV – electric vehicles – with a new rule that brings in uniform charging fees to pay. According to latest news, from September 6, 2024, the cost to juice up your EV will be the same across the country. Before this, charging […]
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi City Municipality has successfully planted 6.5 million flowers for the summer season, reaching 100% of their target for this period. This effort is part of a larger plan to plant 13 million flowers, both in summer and winter, throughout 2024. The goal is to enhance the beauty of Abu Dhabi City […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to launch this September the On & Off Bus (Touristic Bus). It is a new initiative aimed at attracting both residents and visitors of the emirate to enjoy the city’s iconic landmarks and touristic attractions. Dubai, a city constantly reinventing itself, offers a wealth of innovative […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has finished building 10 of the 16 planned truck rest stops, working with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). These rest stops are set up at six key locations: Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Emirates Road, Dubai – Hatta Road, Dubai – Al Ain Road, Jebel Ali […]
AJMAN: The number of eco-friendly vehicles in Ajman’s taxi and limousine fleet—affiliated with Ajman Transport Authority—increased by 21.4% in the first half of this year, rising to 2,231 compared to 1,837 during the same period in 2023. Sami Ali Al Jallaf, Executive Director of the Public Transport and Licensing Corporation at Ajman Transport Authority, stated, […]
The UAE fuel price committee has announced petrol and diesel prices for August 2024. The new rates will apply from 1st August and are as follows: Diesel: AED2.95 a litreSuper “98”: AED3.05 a litreSpecial “95”: AED2.93 a litreE-Plus “91”: AED2.86 a litre Also read: Moon aligning with Mars, Jupiter, Aldebaran, Pleiades captured by SPA
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started testing a new smart inspection vehicle. This vehicle uses advanced technology and cameras to monitor rail areas, looking out for violations, restricted activities, and any damage. The goal of this new vehicle is to make the daily inspection of Dubai Metro and Tram networks easier and […]
DUBAI: RTA has introduced two new boat routes to make it easier for people living in Dubai Creek Harbour Marina to travel around. The first route runs from Dubai Creek Harbour to Dubai Festival City on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from 4 PM to midnight. The second route connects Dubai Creek Harbour with Al Jaddaf […]
DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), together with Majid Al Futtaim Group, is working on a project to make it easier to get to the Mall of the Emirates. This project, costing about AED165 million, will also improve the nearby streets and intersections, as well as pedestrian and cycling lanes. Mattar Al Tayer, head […]
SHARJAH: The Sharjah Digital Department (SDD) has launched an updated version of the SEWA (Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority) bill payment service on its ‘Digital Sharjah’ platform. This update aims to make paying bills easier and more efficient for users. The new SEWA version has a user-friendly interface that lets people quickly check their […]
