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Dh100m plan to install 550 AC bus shelters in capital
02 July 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Abu Dhabi's Department of Transport (DoT) is spending Dh100 million for the installation of 550 airconditioned bus shelters across the capital city. The department yesterday inaugurated 20 shelters that are now operational on some of the key routes in the city.
Residents Wake up to Pedestrian Discipline
02 July 09, Khaleej Times
The Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM) recently announced its plans to construct 32 air-conditioned pedestrian overhead bridges to reduce the number of accidents involving jaywalkers.
For pedestrians, nowhere to run
02 July 09, The National
Longer-term, plans are being floated to redesign city streets to make them safer and more comfortable for pedestrians. The Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 identifies a need to improve streetscapes to maximise pedestrian safety and comfort, and the Department of Transport’s master plan will address road safety.
GCC trade with Japan up 43%
02 July 09, Gulf News
Trade between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Japan grew by 43 percent in 2008, to $172 billion (Dh631 billion), according to latest figures from the Dubai office of the Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro).
Qatar eyes metro, bus expansion to beat Doha traffic
01 Jul 09, Arabian Business
Mega transport projects including a metro, light rail system and an expansion of bus networks are in the pipeline to ease road congestion in Qatar’s capital city, a news report says.
Offending Drivers in Ajman Can Pay to Keep Rolling
01 Jul 09, Khaleej Times
Motorists involved in a traffic offence which warrants confiscation of their vehicle will have to pay Dh100 for each day it is impounded, a senior Ajman police official said. But Col. Obaid Al Suwaid, the Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs at Ajman Police, told Khaleej Times that drivers would have the option of paying a lump sum, in addition to any fine, to keep their vehicles on the road.
Oman awards tenders for contracts worth $140m
30 Jun 09, Arabian Business
Oman’s tender board has awarded $139.8m worth of tenders across the transport and energy sectors, it emerged in Tuesday. Other notable tenders include the design and construction of additional internal roads in Oman’s Al Sharqia region, at $23.3m
Abu Dhabi buses still packed after a year
29 Jun 09, The National
One year on, the buses are still full, though the service is no longer free. Passengers now pay a Dh1 fare for a single ride, Dh3 for a day pass or Dh40 to ride all month.
Mayor of Amman discusses latest projects with GAM Council
29 Jun 09, MENAFN
Among these projects were Sahab Bridge project at the cost of JD2.378 million, Al- Nahariyah tunnels on Al-Yarmouk Street at JD3 million, and Al-Mustanedah Bridge on the Ring Road at JD3.6 million. GAM has also laid the foundation stone for Marj Al- Hamam-Airport Highway junction at the cost of JD22 million.
Saif welcomes traffic accident prevention system
29 Jun 09, Gulf News
Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has been briefed about the electronic information data of the transport and traffic project.
Call for action to reduce fatal accidents in Bahrain
28 Jun 09, Gulf News
Bahraini officials are pleading for the installation of humps to reduce speed on the country’s causeways and flyovers, saying that the rate of fatal accidents was unacceptable.
Al Ain - Dubai road gets new speed limit
28 Jun 09, Gulf News
A maximum speed limit of 120 kilometres per hour on the Al Ain-Dubai highway has been introduced by the Abu Dhabi Traffic Police and Patrols Department.
22 new projects will solve Jeddah traffic woes - Mayor
26 Jun 09, Saudi Gazette
The scheduled 2010 completion of 22 construction projects will render Jeddah’s crippling traffic congestion a thing of the past, according to Mayor Adel Faqih. Faqih told Saudi Gazette Thursday that once the works worth some SR2 billion were finished, Jeddah would “have no traffic problems whatsoever”, and elaborated on the extent of the massive infrastructure overhaul, citing new bridges, tunnels, intersection underpasses as well as sizable expansions to existing thoroughfares.
4,400km Rail-road Under Construction
22 Jun 09, Iran Daily
Deputy minister of road and transportation said some 4,400 kilometers of railroad is currently under construction nationwide.
Abu Dhabi to introduce paid parking from July
21 Jun 09, Gulf News
For the first time, motorists in the capital will have to pay to park their vehicles in commercial areas beginning this July, officials have announced. The Department of Transport (DoT) announced the launch of 'Abu Dhabi Parking Management Programme' to tackle the acute shortage of parking spaces in the city.
King Abdul Aziz Road project launched
21 Jun 09, Saudi Gazette
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah Region, on Saturday inaugurated the executive works of the King Abdul Aziz Road project in Makkah.
Minister lays bridge cornerstone in Hilla
11 Jun 09, Aswat Aliraq
Iraqi Minister of Municipalities & Public Works Riad Gharib on Thursday laid the foundation stone for al-Thawra intersection bridge in the city of al- Hilla at a cost of 23.400 billion Iraqi dinars ($20.500 million), set to be carried out by an Iraqi firm in 18 months’ time.
Abu Dhabi metro consultant on board soon
09 Jun 09, Arabian Business
A consultant for Abu Dhabi’s metro system was likely to be appointed next month, according to a senior transport official.
Qatar: Internal roads to get facelift
08 Jun 09, The Peninsula
Internal roads in a number of residential localities across Doha which are lying in bad shape, will be undergoing major repairs with renovation costs running into millions of riyals
Dubai Metro - Abu Dhabi residents cannot wait
08 Jun 09, Gulf News
Residents of Abu Dhabi plan to visit Dubai more often after the launch of the metro in the city.
Sharjah reviews ways to enhance transport
07 Jun 09, Emirates Business 24/7
The Consultative Council of Sharjah (CCS) has called upon the emirate’s authority in charge of transport – Sharjah Transport – to look at all available methods to develop public transport, including metro and tram projects.
Saudi Arabia: Major Taif road opens today
06 Jun 09, Arab News
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal will open today the newly expanded Al-Kur-Hada Road, considered the main artery of Taif, the Kingdom's premier tourist center. The expansion project on the 12-km busy road was carried out at a cost of SR218 million to facilitate traffic between Makkah and Taif and reduce accidents.
RTA Will Announce Metro Fares This Month
06 Jun 09, Khaleej Times
Dubai Metro’s fare structure is in the final stages and will be announced by the end of this month, said Peyman Younes Perham, director of marketing and corporate communications at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
Council endorses transport policy guides
06 Jun 09, Gulf News
The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) has endorsed the policy guidelines of the Sharjah Transport Corporation (STC). They proposed the establishment of metro and rail projects, as well as the boosting of marine transport and tourist boats across the emirate.
Abu Dhabi council nod for infrastructure projects
04 Jun 09, Gulf News
The Abu Dhabi Executive Council (ADEC) held on Thursday a meeting chaired by General Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nayhan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The council approved a memo from the Higher Corporation for Specialised Economic Zones (ZonesCorp). The memo deals with a tender for the construction of roads and other infrastructure at the Labour Residential City (Hamin H1)
Iran-Armenia Railway of strategic significance for region - envoy
03 Jun 09, IRNA
Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia has said that the establishment of Iran-Armenia railway is of strategic importance not only for the two countries but also for the entire Caucasus region.
Iran, Iraq sign MoU on housing and road construction
03 Jun 09, IRNA
Iran’s Minister of Housing and Urban Planning and his Iraqi counterpart signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on housing and road construction here on Tuesday. Iraqi Minister of construction and housing Bayan Dizayee, after the signing ceremony, in a joint press conference, said that Iran’s Housing Ministry is to execute four road construction projects.
Bids invited for aircraft parking space in capital
03 Jun 09, Emirates Business 24/7
The Supervision Committee for the Expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport (Scadia) has invited bids for the construction of new aircraft parking spaces in the airport The Scadia has also invited contractors to bid for the construction of external and internal roads as well as necessary services and facilities between the Abu Dhabi International Airport and the intersection of highway E11. The project is expected to start in February 2010 and end in October 2011.
Syria favors railway connection with Iran
03 Jun 09, IRNA
Syrian Transportation Minister Yaaroub Suleiman Bader here on Tuesday stressed the need to link Syrian railway to that of Iran.
Drive Safe, Save Lives Campaign in Abu Dhabi
02 Jun 09, Khaleej Times
Road accidents being one of the biggest killers in the emirate, the Health Authority — Abu Dhabi (HAAD) has launched a campaign against reckless driving. Launched on Monday, the “Drive Safe, Save Lives” campaign started with a series of TV, radio and newspaper campaigns. Professional car rally champion Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi is the main ambassador of the campaign.
Opportunity knocks for capital connections
01 Jun 09, The National
Abu Dhabi has made great strides towards growth. This is evident in the physical and economic blueprints already put forward: the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, Plan Abu Dhabi 2030, Plan Al Ain 2030 and the Surface Transport Master Plan.
Are you ready for Dubai Metro?
31 May 09, Gulf News
In exactly 100 days, Dubai will make history by opening the first Metro system in the region. The world's largest automated driverless Metro system is being built by 30,000 workers at an unprecedented pace and will serve around 1.2 million passengers every day.
UAE remains top investment destination in the region
31 May 09, Emirates Business 24/7
The investment environment of the UAE is healthy and remains the most attractive in the region and the Arab World, said the Minister of Economy yesterday.
First Rail Trip between Tartous and the Iraqi Umm Qasr Port Is Run
30 May 09, Sana
The first rail trip from Tartous to Umm Qasr Port passing through Baghdad was run on Saturday in implementation of the memo of understanding between the Syrian and Iraqi Transport Ministries to operate the rail bridge between the Mediterranean and the Iraqi Umm Qasr Port on the Arabian Gulf.
Lane closed for Salam street project work
30 May 09, Khaleej Times
The left lane of street number four where it intersects with Al Falah Street will be closed for about three weeks as part of the Al Salam Street projects, Abu Dhabi Municipality announced. The Al Salam Street projects are in line with Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 The modern road network is expected to ease traffic and significantly reduce travel time across this vital stretch, which connects the residential areas to the central business district.
Monorail network in Bahrain
28 May 09, Khaleej Times
The government here plans to start Phase-2 of the Bahrain monorail network by the year end. “We have completed Phase-1 of the project where consultants carried out a comprehensive study."
Metro Buses to Wear a Different Look
26 May 09, Gulf News
The feeder buses which will connect different city areas with Dubai Metro Stations will have a separate identity with a uniform colour and route numbers beginning with ‘F’, a senior Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) official said on Monday.
Bahrain plans rapid transport revolution
26 May 09, Arabian Business
Bahrain is set to spend billions on a major transport system shake-up designed to help cut the number of fatalities on its roads. Plans include a 180km public transport network comprising light rail transit, a monorail, a tramway and rapid-transit buses, the Gulf state’s Works Ministry has announced.
Metro retail stores ready for launch
25 May 09, The National
All of the retail shops along the Dubai Metro train line have been tendered and will be ready for customers when it opens to the public in September, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai announced today.
Trans-Arab Railway still on paper
25 May 09, The Peninsula
More than 30 years after a body was set up to assess the viability of a trans-Arab railway project the idea still remains on paper.
Call for transport overhaul in Sharjah
24 May 09, Emirates Business 24/7
The Sharjah Consultative Council has called for an improvement of the emirate's public transport system. It added that the Sharjah Public Transport Corporation must be given full powers and urged to conduct a comprehensive study on the shortcomings of public transport.
Sharjah steps on the gas for green taxis and buses
24 May 09, Khaleej Times
Sharjah is stepping up its push for a greener environment with a gas-powered taxi and bus fleet. By the end of the year, all taxis of Sharjah Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) will be converted to run on gas, as part of the emirate’s eco-friendly strategy, according to a top official.
Sharjah Goes for New Taxi Dispatch System
24 May 09, Khaleej Times
Sharjah Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) has concluded a Dh40 million deal with a Singapore company to install a dispatch system in the taxi operations in the emirate. “The new system will help overcome the problem of having surplus taxis in one place while others have none,” chairman Ahmed Al Shamsi said.
Call for more U-turns and exits on Emirates Road in RAK
22 May 09, Khaleej Times
The Civil Defence Department in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) has called on the traffic police and other authorities concerned in the department of public works to have more u-turns and exit routes on the Emirates Road in Ras Al Khaimah.
New Parking meters in more Sharjah areas
21 May 09, Gulf News
New parking meters placed in a commercial area of Sharjah will become operational on Sunday, according to a senior official at Sharjah Municipality. The installation of parking meters will be carried out in a span of three weeks in several areas of the city.
Revamped Salaam Street Website Launched
21 May 09, Khaleej Times
A revamped Arabic-English website on Salaam Street and the East Ring Road development is expected to help and guide road users about the areas affected by the massive project, Abu Dhabi Municipality officials said.
UAE-UK trade up 17% at Dh6.92b
20 May 09, UAE Interact
Total trade between the UAE and Britain grew by 17 per cent to £1.23 billion (Dh6.92 billion) during the first quarter of this year compared with £1.05 billion (Dh5.9 billion) during the corresponding period last year.
Turkey-UAE annual bilateral trade touches $9 Billion
19 May 09, Gulf News
The annual bilateral trade between Turkey and the UAE is valued at $9 billion (Dh33 billion), which includes trade through the free zones, Hakki Akil, Ambassador of Turkey to the UAE, said here on Monday.
Qatar to Lend $350Million to Bahrain for Causeway Construction
19 May 09, Khaleej Times
Qatar will lend Bahrain its share of $350 million for the construction of the causeway that will link the two countries. When completed, the 40-kilometre causeway will be the longest in the world. The laying of a railway line alongside the bridge is also under study which could increase the project’s cost to $7 billion.
Iraqi delegation heads to Damascus over rail road project
19 May 09, Aswat Aliraq
An Iraqi delegation will soon visit the Syrian capital to facilitate the procedures for the launch of a railroad that links the two countries, a ministry statement said on Tuesday.
Dh140m road to Jebel Jais resort
18 May 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Ras Al Khaimah is in the process of constructing a 36-kilometre, Dh140million road to the top of Jebel Jais – the highest point in the UAE – which is part of the infrastructure project for a tourist resort on top of the mountain, spread over seven square kilometres.
Sharjah Municipality launches parking call service
18 May 09, Gulf News
The municipality here launched a Parking Call service on Mondayday that allows residents to reserve a parking space and recharge their parking account.
2011 start date for construction of Abu Dhabi Metro
18 May 09, Arabian Business
Construction of a metro system in Abu Dhabi could start in 2011 after the completion of a feasibility study, due to start in August, a senior transport official said on Monday.
Municipality to unveil strategic plan for Jeddah development
18 May 09, Arab News
A strategic plan for the development of Jeddah over the next 20 years has been prepared. The plan requires the establishment of infrastructure facilities such as roads, transport means and recreational centers to meet present and future requirements of the sprawling city
SR7.5b Makkah project incorporates Light Rail
17 May 09, Saudi Gazette
A 4.5-km dual-track Light Rail service with a load capacity of 60,000 passengers per hour has been approved to ease traffic congestion in Makkah.
First of new Jeddah flyovers thrown open to traffic
17 May 09, Arab News
Vehicles started passing over the newly built flyover at the intersection between Prince Muhammad (Tahliah) Street and Prince Miteb (Arbaeen) Street yesterday morning. Ahmad Banafa, general supervisor of projects at the Jeddah municipality, said the project, which began in January 2008, cost SR19.3 million and consists of two 3.3-meter wide lanes in both directions.
Special parking areas for trucks proposed
15 May 09, The Peninsula
There is a proposal to allocate exclusive parking areas for trucks in various parts of the country to regulate their entry into residential areas, a senior official of the Traffic and Patrol Department has said.
Al Maliki in Karbala to open al Hindiya bridge
15 May 09, Aswat Aliraq
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki arrived in Karbala on Friday to open al-Hindiya bridge, which was established by a local company at a total cost of $4 million, the Karbala governor said.
Sharjah's Al Wasit Road to open partially soon
14 May 09, Gulf News
New road work projects here will be partially opened soon to the public in a move geared to ease traffic congestion.
Abu Dhabi metro making progress
13 May 09, Gulf News
Residents of Abu Dhabi can take comfort from the fact that the first phase of the emirate’s metro will be operational by September 2015. The first section of the planned urban transport system to be opened will be 42.5km long. In its entirety, the network will include 580km of high-speed lines, and a further 350km of light-rail trams.
Abu Dhabi metro consultancy bids expected in weeks
13 May 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Abu Dhabi expects to receive proposals from consultancy firms by the end of May for a metro system slated to partially start in 2015 as it looks to relieve congestion in the emirate, a government official said.
Bahrain rail study may be ready by next year
12 May 09, Gulf News
Bahrain expects a study for its 3.06 billion Bahraini dinar (Dh29.82 billion) rail plan to be completed by September 2010 as the Gulf island seeks to ease congestion, a ministry of works official said yesterday.
Metro line may go underground
12 May 09, The National
Most of the capital’s first metro line is likely to run underground, a senior Department of Transport official said yesterday.
Saudi contract for rail expansion seen in 2009
12 May 09, Arabian Business
State-owned Saudi Railway Company expects to award civil works contracts for a 2,400km railway this year connecting mineral mines to industrial plants on the Gulf Coast, a company official said on Tuesday.
10792 violations in April says Bahrain Traffic chief
12 May 09, Gulf News
One-fifth of the drivers ticketed for traffic violations in one month were using hand-held mobiles, a traffic officer has said. However, failure to wear the seatbelt was the single highest traffic violation last month in Bahrain.
Japan exports body reports 41.8% climb in trade with UAE
12 May 09, Gulf News
While the UAE and Japan have both been fighting the economic slowdown, bilateral trade between the two seems to have flourished, at least in 2008. Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro), a government trade promotion body, yesterday reported a 41.8% increase in bilateral trade between Japan and the UAE amounting to $57.2 billion (Dh209 billion) in 2008
Bahrain's 8bn rail plan study seen in 2010
12 May 09, Arabian Business
Bahrain expects a study for its BHD3.06bn Bahraini dinar ($8.12bn) rail plan to be completed by September 2010 as the Gulf Arab island seeks to ease congestion, a ministry of works official said on Tuesday.
UAE: Two public tenders for road maintenance
11 May 09, Emirates Business 24/7
The Ministry of Public Works announced two public tenders for road maintenance at different areas of the country (regular annual maintenance)
New metro lines on track in Dubai
11 May 09, Gulf News
All mass transit projects, including additional metro lines announced by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), will be implemented after studying the needs of the respective areas, a senior official said.
Reem Island readies for first arrivals
10 May 09, Emirates Business 24/7
The island will be linked to Abu Dhabi’s mainland and nearby islands by 13 bridges. Three of them have been completed. One of them will be inaugurated later this year and will be used by Reem residents to cross to Abu Dhabi
Baghdad Mayoralty signs contracts on ID115b roads and bridges projects
10 May 09, Aswat Aliraq
The Baghdad Mayoralty signed contracts to set up roads & bridges projects at a total cost of 115 billion Iraqi dinars (ID) in a bid to ease traffic congestion
Abu Dhabi expects economic growth in H2
10 May 09, Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi said on Sunday it expected to see growth in the second half of the year and that growth in 2010 could reach double digits.
Dh5billion Salam Street upgrade project is on track, say officials
06 May 09, Gulf News
The Dh5billion Salam Street upgrade project, Abu Dhabi’s ambitious project to improve its road infrastructure, is on schedule and about 37% of the first three projects (of total four) have been completed, officials said on Wednesday, during a media tour to the work sites.
UAE to Attract Escaping Capital From Europe and America
05 May 09, Khaleej Times
The UAE and Gulf countries are expected to attract most of the capital escaping from Europe and America after being badly hit by the global financial crisis, according to a senior official.
Oman's Economic Position 'Solid and Stable'
05 May 09, Khaleej Times
He added the government had great expectations on mega industrial and infrastructure projects being carried out in the regions of Al Duqm and Batinah. Sultan Qaboos noted that the two regions would be linked with a railroad to facilitate transport between them, and between GCC states in the future.
Saudi Arabia on track for railway boon
01 May 09, The Peninsula
For two years engineers and construction workers from round the world have braved the north-eastern desert of Saudi Arabia, tackling mountains of sand and the whims of stubborn camels. Their task is to lay more than 2,400km of track to connect remote mines with a new industrial city in the east, as well as passenger and freight links between Riyadh and the Jordanian border town of Haditha.
June start for Iraq - Syria railway service
30 Apr 09, AME Info
Iraq's minister of transportation has confirmed to Aswat al-Iraq news agency the June 1st launch of its railway that will link Iraq to Syria, allowing for freight transfer from southern Europe to the Gulf
Abu Dhabi taxis to offer new services
30 Apr 09, Gulf News
The silver taxis in Abu Dhabi will be made more passenger-friendly, with new services to be added by mid-May, a senior official said yesterday.
Railway project to start this year
30 Apr 09, The Jordan Times
His Majesty King Abdullah said Wednesday that the implementation of the railway network project in the Kingdom, estimated to cost $2.5 billion, will start this year.
No Disruptions During Salaam Street Project
30 Apr 09, Khaleej Times
As much as 26 per cent of the work in the first Dh3 billion contract has been completed, and 31 per cent and 39 per cent, respectively, of the second Dh 807 million and the third Dh650 million contracts have been completed, he added. Work in the fourth contract for building a fourth lane to the street will start soon.
Ashghal moves to ease traffic congestions
30 Apr 09, The Peninsula
The Public Work Authority (Ashghal) will soon start work on these projects and several other projects, that are proposed by its recently set up Traffic Congestions Committee.
Second quarter to see growth in many sectors
30 Apr 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Orhan Osmanoy, Chief Executive Officer of The National Investor, said stock markets in the UAE have not reached the maturity phase yet and their age does not exceed eight years.
UAE economy is recovering from global financial crisis - Ghurair
29 Apr 09, UAE Interact
The UAE economy is recovering from the impact of the international financial crisis, Speaker of the UAE Federal National Council Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair said here yesterday
Rail road to link Iraq - Syria to be launched in June
28 Apr 09, Aswat Aliraq
A new railroad that links Iraq to Syria will be launched on June 1 to facilitate freight transfer from southern Europe to the Persian Gulf, the Iraqi minister of transportation said on Tuesday.
Jordan discusses transport cooperation with Syrian, Iraqi counterparts
28 Apr 09, The Jordan Times
A joint communiqué issued at the end of the Jordanian, Syrian, Iraqi ministerial meeting of transport ministers on Monday called for efforts to address difficulties facing the flow of passengers and goods between the three countries.
Executive Committee reviews study for trains
28 Apr 09, Emirates Business 24/7
The Executive Committee held its regular meeting here yesterday under the chairmanship of Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court and member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. The committee members reviewed a study proposing a railroad for trains to carry passengers and goods.
Oman's GDP up 52% in first three quarters last year
28 Apr 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Oman's nominal gross domestic product (GDP) has rocketed by 52 per cent to OR17.24bn (Dh164bn) in the first nine months of 2008 from OR11.34bn during the same period in the previous year, thanks to a surge in oil prices and output and increased public spending.
French companies eye urban planning projects in Abu Dhabi - French FM
27 Apr 09, UAE Interact
Several French companies are world leaders in areas such as water distribution and treatment, transport infrastructure - especially railway transport networks - and urban street furniture." These businesses, he said, now had their eye on urban planning projects undertaken in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in general and Abu Dhabi in particular.
New Abu Dhabi police cars to ease accident procedures
27 Apr 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Abu Dhabi Traffic Police has started replacing the traditional red and white police cars with the new black-striped white cars. Nearly 15 such vehicles have already been deployed in Abu Dhabi since mid-April and more would be in service in the next few weeks.
Study says GCC economies are fundamentally strong
27 Apr 09, Emirates Business 24/7
It said Gulf countries largely benefited from an historic increase in crude prices last year, with their economies fiscal surpluses largely expanding
More Support in Offing if Global Economy Deteriorates: Al Suwaidi
27 Apr 09, Khaleej Times
A swift policy response aimed at protecting the financial sector has prevented any systemic crisis for banks in the Middle East and North Africa, and governments in the region are ready to provide additional support if needed, according to UAE Central Bank Governor Sultan Al Suwaidi.
Sites kept clear for future transit links
26 Apr 09, The National
The Department of Transport has begun securing areas of the capital for transit corridors to prevent them being lost to other construction work.
First lane opens on capital bridge
26 Apr 09, The National
The first lane of highway on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Bridge has been completed, allowing construction lorries to cross the water on what will be the longest bridge in the UAE. The Dh671 million ($183m) link connects the capital to the emerging cultural district on Saadiyat Island.
DOT primed to put metro up for tender
26 Apr 09, The National
A tender for Abu Dhabi’s planned 340km tram system will be sent out within the nest two months and a consultant selected for the 130km metro system in the capital in August, the Department of Transport (DoT) said yesterday.
40 new radars to be active by next week
26 Apr 09, Gulf News
As many as 40 new radars, both fixed and mobile, will be activated along the capital’s streets by next week, a traffic official told Gulf News.
Oman to expand its high speed ferry service
26 Apr 09, Arabian Business
Oman will expand its high-speed ferry service later this year, according to the Oman Daily Observer newspaper. The service which currently links Muscat with the Musandam Peninsula, will be expanded to serve islands and remote population centres along the country's eastern and southern areas.
Non-oil trade jumped by 46%
26 Apr 09, Emirates Business 24/7
The UAE's non-oil trade jumped by nearly 46 per cent in 2008 to reflect vibrant domestic demand and minimal impact of the global financial distress, semi official statistics showed yesterday.
Iran, Afghanistan call for development of land and air transport
26 Apr 09, IRNA
According to sources in Iran’s embassy in Kabul, Hamidollah Farouqi called for expansion of cooperation in the field of road transportation as well as increasing flights between the two countries.
UAE authorities pave way for lucrative construction contracts
25 Apr 09, Arabian Business
A raft of major new government-led projects was launched in Abu Dhabi and Dubai last week, bringing some relief to contractors struggling against the construction slowdown.
Bahrain's GDP to grow despite global downturn
24 Apr 09, Arabian Business
Bahrain’s economy will still grow in 2009 despite the impact of the global financial downturn, the chief operating officer of the kingdom’s Economic Development Board has said.
$65b+ postpaid plan to rebuild infrastructure - spokesman
24 Apr 09, Aswat Aliraq
IRAQ: A cabinet meeting today (April 24) was concluded in an agreement to propose a draft law allowing the government to sign contracts to carry out infrastructure projects in the domains of housing, water, sewage, education, transport, communications and agriculture
Slowdown may aid GCC public infrastructure
24 Apr 09, Arabian Business
Despite its negative outlook on the GCC region, ratings agency Moody’s says that the overall slowdown could actually benefit the public infrastructure of various countries. Moody's sees this happening through the upgrade of roads, the building of power and district cooling plants, and the addition of desalination and sewerage facilities.
UAE, Azerbaijan sign protocol on transport links
23 Apr 09, Gulf News
UAE Minister of Economy Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri and Ziya Mammadov, Minister of Transport of Azerbaijan have signed a joint protocol to strengthen ties between the two countries. Al Mansouri led a UAE delegation to Baku for a two-day visit aimed at boosting air traffic and developing a road transit network between the two countries.
Congestion controls not the answer
23 Apr 09, The National
Anti-congestion measures being considered by the department such as road tolls and costlier fuel, parking and vehicle registration would only affect lower-income people and not change other motorists’ behaviour, said some members of focus groups organised by the department. The DoT has said such measures may be needed to create a significant shift away from cars to rail and bus.
Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council on track for 2009 launch of urban street design and mobility standard manual
23 Apr 09, AME Info
Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC), the agency responsible for the future of Abu Dhabi’s urban environment, will unveil in 2009 its new street design manual standards in accordance with the guiding principles of Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 which call for safer, more comfortable and aesthetic environments across the Emirate.
UAE Economy Seen to Rebound in 2010
22 Apr 09, Khaleej Times
Propelled by a robust balance of payment position and a vibrant non-oil sector, the UAE economy will be able to rebound in 2010 after its first contraction this year, a leading investment bank said.
Qatar's GDP predicted to grow by 9% in 2009
22 Apr 09, Arabian Business
Qatar is expected to see a nine percent growth in its gross domestic product growth n real terms in 2009 despite the global economic slowdown, a new report says.
Abu Dhabi adds to spending on infrastructure projects
20 Apr 09, Gulf News
Abu Dhabi Municipality’s investment in infrastructure is expected to cross Dh10billion this year, significantly higher than last year’s spending, a top government official said. “Right now, we are fast tracking the Shaikh Zayed bridge and Al Salam Street project, together costing us Dh5 billion, which, once complete, will help commuters to enter Abu Dhabi from Maqta Bridge area in just seven minutes
Abu Dhabi unveils capital district plans
19 Apr 09, Arabian Business
The project will also have a fully integrated transport system tying in to the rest of the transport network, including a high speed rail service, metro railway and regional rail connections.
World Bank lends $450m to China for rail, highway projects
18 Apr 09, The Peninsula
The World Bank said Friday it approved loans totalling $450 million to finance road and rail projects in central and western China. The bank said $300m would help finance a 857-km rail line linking Guizhou and Guangdong provinces.
UAE - Transport on track for a boost
16 Apr 09, Menafn
Plans by the government of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) to bolster the emirate’s infrastructure in order to support a more diverse and expanded economy are on track, in more ways than one. One of the cornerstones of the government’s plan is an efficient transport infrastructure network.
Mideast recovery to start by early 2010 - analyst
16 Apr 09, Arabian Business
The Middle East will recover from the economic downturn quicker than other regions, a US corporate strategist expert has claimed.
Jordan pins high hopes on railway project
15 Apr 09, The Peninsula
Jordan plans to begin work on a six-billion-dollar railway next year to bolster trade with its neighbours
UAE minister predicts economic growth in H2 2009
15 Apr 09, Arabian Business
The UAE economy is expected to grow in the latter half of this year with better growth prospects next year, its economy minister said on Wednesday.
Internal road works in progress at Al Mudhaibi
15 Apr 09, Oman Daily Observer
Work on a number of internal roads in the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi is underway. The work includes 57-km long internal roads that serve a number of districts in the wilayat.
$5.6bn transport plan unveiled for Jeddah
15 Apr 09, Arabian Business
Plans have been revealed for a SR21 billion ($5.6bn) monorail project in Jeddah as part of a comprehensive transport shake-up in the city.
Dubai Metro finishes tunneling work
14 Apr 09, Gulf News
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has achieved another milestone on the construction of Dubai Metro with the completion of tunneling work on both the Red and Green Lines.
Security Systems Lined up for Metro
14 Apr 09, Khaleej Times
Security and safety systems for the Dubai Metro will be top notch as more than 3,000 cameras will be installed by Dubai Police by the time the project takes off on September 9, it was announced after a Memorandum of Understanding was signed byDubai Police and Roads and Transport Authority.
Moves to stabilise economy - working
13 Apr 09, Gulf News
The worst period for the UAE economy is over and the steps taken by the government to create a sense of stability are positive, Minister of Economy Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri said on Monday.
668 police officers to provide security for Dubai Metro
13 Apr 09, Gulf News
More than 600 police officers were recruited in the transportation security department for the Dubai metro transportation services, said Chief of Dubai Police.
Cash for Motorists
13 Apr 09, 7 Days
In a bid to crackdown on dangerous driving a road safety campaign was launched at Sharjah Women’s College yesterday which will see motorists who are observed driving safely given a dhs750 cash reward. Last year 1,071 people died on the UAE’s roads.
UAE weathers global financial storm - FCCI
12 Apr 09, Gulf News
The UAE economy navigated safely and confidently through the rough sea of the 2008 global financial crisis which rocked most of the world economies, according to a report by the UAE Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI)
Mandelson praises Metro
12 Apr 09, Emirates Business 24/7
British Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, Peter Mandelson, has praised the use of the latest technologies in Dubai Metro Project and lauded the deluxe finishing of the metro coaches and stations.
Union Square biggest underground station
11 Apr 09, Gulf News
The Union Square station of Dubai Metro in Deira is the world’s biggest underground metro station in terms of covered area, said a senior official.
Al Ain Draws up High Speed Rail Network Blueprint
09 Apr 09, Khaleej Times
A multi-layered transport system including metro and high-speed rail networks, continued ban on buildings above four stories and meticulous focus on preserving cultural heritage and environment are some of the highlights of the Plan Al Ain 2030 which was announced by the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) on Wednesday.
Iraq to build its biggest port with private investment
09 Apr 09, KUNA
The ministry will determine the project’s needs, including roads, electricity, water, railway and services in coordination with other specialized ministries
Al Ain at centre of tourism focus
08 Apr 09, Gulf News
A massive development plan for Al Ain – the garden city of the UAE – is expected to transform the desert oasis into a vibrant tourism destination with improved public transport system including a tram network to connect various neighbourhoods.
New device to prove traffic violations by taxi drivers
08 Apr 09, Gulf News
Taxi drivers in the capital will not easily be able to challenge the tickets issued by inspectors for violations from next month when TransAD introduces a new mobile device to improve the efficiency of the inspections.
Metro project on track as 44 trains arrive at Jebel Ali
07 Apr 09, Gulf News
Four, out of 17 planned trains, have been delivered in Dubai for the Green Line, according to the RTA. Currently, 44 trains have arrived at the Jebel Ali depot and the post-delivery inspections on 42 of them have been completed
Qatar-Bahrain bridge slated for 2013 completion
07 Apr 09, Arabian Business
Construction of the $3 billion Qatar-Bahrain causeway is likely to start by the end of 2009 with a completion date of 2013, project chiefs have said.
Rakeen completes reclamation of $1bn RAK project
07 Apr 09, Gulf News
Rakeen also revealed that infrastructure work for the first phase of the .7 million-square-metre project was underway – covering water, electricity, district cooling, sewerage, storm water service drainage, telecommunication, roads, channel crossings and street lighting facilities.
Abu Dhabi to have 500 extra buses
06 Apr 09, AME Info
Abu Dhabi is to have an extra 500 buses by the end of 2009, bringing the total up to 770 according to the Department of Transport.
Freight date set for new Saudi rail project
06 Apr 09, Arabian Business
Freight operations on the new North-South Railway being built in Saudi Arabia will be ready by next year, it emerged on Monday.
North-South Railway to be ready for freight movement by 2010
06 Apr 09, Arab News
The North-South Railway linking the Kingdom’s northern mineral belt with Riyadh and the industrial city of Jubail will be ready by next year for the freight movement, an informed source said. It will be another two years before passengers can use the railway.
Plans to expand Abu Dhabi's bus service start
06 Apr 09, Gulf News
By the end of this month, 59 buses will be running to boost the service on the island and to suburbs including Al Shahama, Baniyas, Khalifa City and the Abu Dhabi International Airport, it was announced on Sunday.
Work at Rashidiya Depot nearing completion
05 Apr 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Construction work at Rashidiya Depot of the Dubai Metro project is almost complete, according to Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA). He recently inspected Rashidiya station and reviewed the progress of roads and bridges leading to the station.
Work begins on UAE-funded road project in Kabul
05 Apr 09, UAE Interact
A delegation from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) arrived in Kabul yesterday to oversee a project for construction of main roads in the Afghani capital and restoration of the existing ones.
Ajman taking a cue from Sharjah, raises its taxi fares
05 Apr 09, The National
Ajman has become the latest emirate to raise minimum fares for taxis, increasing the rate for destinations outside its borders eight-fold, from Dh2.50 to Dh20 (US$5.45).
Makkah-Taif tunnel in the offing
04 Apr 09, Arab News
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal yesterday discussed with officials here the prospect of building an 11-km tunnel between Makkah and Taif that would reduce travel time between the two cities to 30 minutes.
Diwaniya streets renovated at over 2bID
02 Apr 09, Aswat Aliraq
A local company on Thursday began work on a project to renovate several streets in Diwaniya city at a cost of over 2 billion Iraqi Dinars.
Flash forward - the Future of Travel by land in the Emirates
02 Apr 09, Khaleej Times
The future looks fast without being furious. Public transportation in the country will take a major leap forward with a Bullet train zipping at speeds of up to 300km per hour – from the Saudi Arabia-UAE border to Abu Dhabi City and Dubai.
Abu Dhabi residents set to commute by trains in 2015
02 Apr 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Residents of the UAE capital will be commuting on trams and metro in 2015, according to the emirate’s ambitious multi-billion dollar transport infrastructure plan that was officially unveiled at a ceremony yesterday.
Abu Dhabi unveils transport masterplan
01 Apr 09, Gulf News
A high-capacity metro system complemented by high-speed trains, buses and trams besides ferries and taxis have been envisaged in a surface transport master plan unveiled by the Department of Transport on Wednesday.
UAE least affected by crisis - Sheikh Mohammed
01 Apr 09, Arabian Business
The UAE was one of the least affected countries in the world by the economic crisis, and would use the situation as an opportunity to become stronger, according to the UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
Abu Dhabi plans to introduce road toll to reduce traffic congestion
01 Apr 09, Gulf News
Authorities are planning to introduce road-toll system in Abu Dhabi to reduce the number of cars on the road. The toll will be propositional to the volume of congestion, Abu Dhabi Department of Transport announced on Wednesday.
Nizwa-Jibreen dual carriage road inauguration
30 Mar 09, Omanet
Nizwa-Jibreen dual carriage road in the Dakhiliyah region, will be inaugurated on Saturday under the auspices of Sayyid Saud bin Ibrahim al Busaidy, Interior Minister. The 32km road, a vital link in the Sultanate, is an extension to the Rusayl-Nizwa dual carriage road expected to facilitate traffic and reduce traffic jams in Nizwa.
New Road to Abu Dhabi Mall Area Opens tomorrow
30 Mar 09, Khaleej Times
The Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM) will, by tomorrow, open a new alternative route leading directly to the Abu Dhabi Mall Area It will be the rightmost lane of the Eastern Ring Road.
US 1billion for Batinah contract
28 Mar 09, Arabian Business
The contract for phase-one of the Batinah coastal road in Oman is worth over US $1 billion (AED 3.6 billion) Construction Week has learned.
GCC's economy will be worth $2tn by 2020 - report
27 Mar 09, Arabian Business
The combined economies of the Gulf region will be worth $2 trillion by 2020 but it will face tougher competition to attract a skilled expat workforce, according to a new report.
UAE GDP grew by 7.4% in 2008
26 Mar 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, said preliminary indicators of UAE's economic performance during 2008 have shown the effect of the international crisis on aggregate constituents of the national economy was relative and minimal.
New projects to raise quality of life in Jeddah
25 Mar 09, Arab News
The projects, include flyovers, underpasses, cleaning services and environmental preservation.
Dh5bn plan for Khalifa City A approved
23 Mar 09, The National
A Dh5 billion project to expand and redevelop Khalifa City A was approved yesterday by the Urban Planning Council, allowing construction to begin.
Ras Al Khaimah gets licence for rail network in Indonesia
23 Mar 09, Gulf News
The Government of Ras Al Khaimah announced on Monday that it has been awarded a licence for the procurement, construction and operation of a special purpose rail network in Indonesia.
Qatar to become Gulf's first cycle-friendly country
21 Mar 09, Arabian Business
Qatar has announced plans to become the first country in the GCC region to develop dedicated cycle lanes, it was reported on Saturday.
Greater Amman Municipality to unveil projects worth JD15m next month
19 Mar 09, The Jordan Times
The municipality also plans to complete three underpasses in east Amman, at a total cost of JD4.9 million.
Two of Jeddah's new flyovers to be ready in 10 days
19 Mar 09, MENAFN
Two major flyovers in Jeddah will be fully operational in 10 days, according to a municipal official. “The two projects are worth SR37.3 million and they represent only a small part of the ongoing and planned road projects in the city
1.9billionID for new road in Basra
18 Mar 09, Aswat Aliraq
A local company on Wednesday finalized a new road at al-Hartha district of Basra, with a total cost of 1.9 billion Iraqi Dinars (ID), said the media director of the Basra rebuilding unit.
GCC economies to out pace developed markets in 2009
17 Mar 09, AME Info
Emerging markets will continue to grow at a faster pace than developed markets in 2009, says a senior global strategist at one of the world's largest investment and asset management companies.
Airports express line design ready
17 Mar 09, Emirates Business 24/7
If the Red Line of the Dubai Metro extends to join the Abu Dhabi Metro, it will not be a single line, said a senior Rail Agency RTA official yesterday.
Red Line open to integration with Abu Dhabi Metro
17 Mar 09, Emirates Business 24/7
A top official of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has said that deferring of the tendering of the Purple Line of Dubai Metro might result in the Red Line being extended to meet Abu Dhabi’s planned Metro line at the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border, where the individual lines would meet.
Key highway project right on track
17 Mar 09, The National
The Saadiyat link needed for a major motorway that will dramatically reduce the time it takes to travel downtown from Abu Dhabi International Airport will be ready by Sept 1.
UAE is up to the Global Challenge
16 Mar 09, Khaleej Times
The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has said that the impact of the current global financial crisis on the national economy of the United Arab Emirates has been misunderstood and exaggerated.
Gulf Economies proving resilient
15 Mar 09, Gulf News
There is growing agreement among observers that economic growth in the UAE and the wider Gulf region will continue at a faster pace in 2009 compared to the more developed economies.
Fahd causeway plans major expansion
14 Mar 09, Trade Arabia
A multi-million dollar expansion of the King Fahd Causeway in Bahrain is on the cards including plans for a 24-hour lane for trucks, according to officials.
Crash footage to drive safety message
14 Mar 09, The National
Videos of horrific traffic accidents are to be used by police as shock tactics for the 25th Gulf Traffic Week, which starts today.
Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan Republic sign MoU on rail cooperation
14 Mar 09, IRNA
Upon the MoU, the three countries, will build a railroad between Rasht Astara in Iran to the city of Astara in Azerbaijan republic.
Qatar could award Doha metro contracts this year
14 Mar 09, Arabian Business
Plans for the Doha Metro Network have been presented to the Qatar Government and are currently under consideration.
UAE economy in positive territory
14 Mar 09, Emirates Business 24/7
There are strong signs that the UAE economy will start recovering from the global financial crisis very soon, Minister of Economy Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri said yesterday.
Green light given to Abu Dhabi masterplans
12 Mar 09, Arabian Business
Three master development plans slated to help transform Abu Dhabi into a major international hub have been given the green light by members of the Urban Planning Council.
200bID to renovate Baghdad streets
12 Mar 09, Aswat Aliraq
A total of 200 billion Iraqi Dinars has been allocated from the operational budget of Baghdad’s secretariat to renovate the capital’s streets, according to a senior local official.
700 buses to serve metro stations
11 Mar 09, Gulf News
Nearly 700 buses will exclusively cater to Dubai Metro stations as part of the “complete journey plan” drawn up by Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) to encourage people to use public transport.
Projects to expand roads around Haram finalized
10 Mar 09, Saudi Gazette
The Makkah mayoralty has undertaken several projects for the expansion of the roads leading to the Grand Mozque, Mayor Dr. Osama Fadhi Al-Bar has said. These projects, worth a billion riyals, will make possible the easy flow of traffic
Special police force for Dubai Metro
08 Mar 09, Gulf News
A special force dedicated to the safety of the Dubai Metro will be formed by the Dubai Police, said a senior official of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
Learner drivers banished from city
08 Mar 09, The National
Police are to ban learner drivers from the city’s busy central roads in an effort to reduce accidents. Officers announced the move yesterday as it was revealed that the number of cars on the capital’s highways had increased by almost 50 per cent in the past three years.
UAE tops GCC in foreign investment
05 Mar 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Sixty per cent of the foreign investment flowing into the GCC last valued at $20 billion (Dh73.4bn), was bagged by the UAE, said a top official at the Ministry of Economy (MoE) yesterday.
Expert says UAE lose Dh10.5b to traffic
03 Mar 09, Gulf News
As much as 3.5 per cent of the UAE's gross domestic product (GDP), which amounts to Dh10.5 billion, is wasted annually as a result of traffic congestion, an official has said.
Kerala May Launch Suburban Trains
03 Mar 09, Khaleej Times
The Kerala government is considering introduction of suburban trains between the port city of Cochin and the northern town of Kannur to reduce the pressure on congested highways and roads.
Abu Dhabi's DOT signs UITP code
03 Mar 09, Emirates Business 24/7
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Transport (DoT) signed the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) Charter in Sustainable development
Abu Dhabi metro trains to start operation by 2016, trams by 2014
02 Mar 09, Gulf News
Metro trains will start operating in the capital by 2016 and trams would start operating by 2014, senior officials have said.
Abu Dhabi may fine tune 5 year plan
02 Mar 09, The National
The global slowdown could prompt adjustments in Abu Dhabi’s economic plans for the next five years, but it will not cause any modification of the emirate’s plan to diversify and expand its economy in the long run, a government official says.
Private sector surges 12.4 percent in 2008
02 Mar 09, Emirates Business 24/7
The UAE private sector performed well in 2008 as it surged by more than 12 per cent benefitting from a sharp business upswing, semi-official figures showed yesterday.
UAE plans to execute projects worth $918bn - IMF
02 Mar 09, Emirates Business 24/7
The UAE has plans to carry out projects worth a staggering $918 billion (Dh3.36 trillion) in oil and gas, petrochemicals, real estate, industry and other sectors, according to the International Monetary Fund
Abu Dhabi foreign trade rose 37.5% in 2008
02 Mar 09, Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi's foreign trade increased by 37.5 percent last year, according to latest figure released by the Department of Finance (DoF).
Abu Dhabi Economic Forum says UAE economy to pick up next year
02 Mar 09, Gulf News
A top official has predicted that the UAE's economic growth will pick up next year and investments will remain strong.
$30 Billion in Projects Underway in Bahrain
02 Mar 09, Khaleej Times
More than $30 billion worth of major projects in property, infrastructure and other industries are underway, in spite of the global financial crisis
Poor rail airport links will hinder UAE growth - official
01 Mar 09, Arabian Business
The UAE will face “severe consequences” unless governments establish strong railway links to local airports, an official at Dubai's transport regulatory agency has warned.
Thousands move to make way for road
28 Feb 09, Arabian Business
The Omani government has begun relocating thousands of people to make way for the Batinah Coastal Road project, estimated to cost US $965 million (OMR371 million).
Pedestrian bridge built in Missan
28 Feb 09, Aswat Aliraq
A local company finalized construction works on a pedestrian bridge over the River Tigris in central al-Amara city at a total cost of 820 million Iraqi dinars ($750,000) on Saturday, a local official in Missan said.
ID3billion for border road in Basra
25 Feb 09, Aswat Aliraq
A local company on Wednesday finalized the project of al-Shalamcha Border Street that links Basra city to the Iraqi-Iranian border at a total cost that exceeded 3.1 billion Iraqi diners (ID), according to an official from the Basra rebuilding unit.
Abu Dhabi invites bids on 131km metro line
25 Feb 09, The National
The capital moved a step closer to having a metro system yesterday as the Department of Transport invited tenders to design a 131km-scheme supported by a network of trams and buses.
Licence Scheme Days Away
19 Feb 09, Khaleej Times
A scheme under which motorists can renew their driving licence in any emirate, regardless of where their residency visa was issued, is imminent.
New Road to Boost Oman's Al Sharqiya Tourism
17 Feb 09, Khaleej Times
A new 90-km coastal road which links the southern town of Sur to Muscat is expected to give a big boost to the tourism industry of the Al Sharqiyah region.
Ajman Increases Transport Fleet to Meet Demand
17 Feb 09, Khaleej Times
Ajman Transport Corporation (ATC) has recently increased its transport fleet by introducing 20 private taxis and 10 minivans.
Mumbai's Bandra Worli Sea Link Project will Ease Traffic Woes
17 Feb 09, Khaleej Times
The freeway project is the most ambitious — and prestigious — transport project ever undertaken in Mumbai. For tens of thousands of motorists, it has also been one of the most awaited.
Syrian-Turkish agreement to run train trips between Aleppo and Mersin and Ghaziantep
17 Feb 09, SANA
Syria and Turkey agreed Tuesday in Adana to run train trips,train sit, between Aleppo and Mersin and Ghaziantep to transport passengers and merchandises.
Kuwait builds links to modify transport logistics sector
16 Feb 09, Kuwait Times
Kuwait has invested heavily in its drive to become a regional leader in the transport and logistics sectors, both to service the needs of the country and the Gulf as a whole
Salalah bypass project to begin soon
16 Feb 09, Omanet
Construction work will commence shortly on a major carriageway in Salalah that will help significantly strengthen road communications in this rapidly developing port city.
Taxi price rise in Sharjah leads to increase in bus use
16 Feb 09, Gulf News
The popularity of buses has increased as a result of implementing a new taxi fare for passengers en route to Dubai, whose taxi metres start at Dh20.
Saudi Arabia Railway project on fast track
15 Feb 09, MENAFN
Tenders for the design of stations on the Makkah-Madinah Rail Link (MMRL) project will be accepted by the middle of this year, Abdul Aziz Al-Hoqail, president of the Saudi Railway Organisation (SRO) announced yesterday.
Lalu cuts railway fares by 2%, adds 43 new routes
13 Feb 09, Gulf News
The estimated 14 million passengers who travel by trains in India daily had reasons to cheer on Friday, as Railways Minister Lalu Prasad cut fares by 2 per cent, introduced 43 new routes and hiked the planned expenditure for expansion
Kuwait road network is the best in the Mideast official
12 Feb 09, KUNA
Kuwait's road network is the Middle East's most advanced network, Ministry of Public Works stressed on Wednesday.
Abu Dhabi taxi fares set to increase
12 Feb 09, Arabian Business
Taxi fares in Abu Dhabi will rise from February 15, the taxi regulatory authority announced on Thursday.
WiFi will soon be available on intercity buses
11 Feb 09, Gulf News
Wireless internet access (Wi-Fi) will soon be available to passengers travelling on luxury coaches servicing the Dubai-Abu Dhabi route, a senior official said on Tuesday.
Three agreements for financing developmental projects with the Arab Developmental Fund signed
11 Feb 09, SANA
Syria and the Arab Socio-Economic Developmental Fund signed today three loan agreements in spheres of energy, electricity and roads with total amount of USD 257.4million.
Sharjah Municipality to launch English portal to pay parking fines
11 Feb 09, Gulf News
The Sharjah Municipality online portal for paying parking fines will be launched in English from Sunday, officials have said.
Sharjah launches online payment of fines
11 Feb 09, Gulf News
The Sharjah municipality is set to unveil a new service that will enable residents to pay their parking fines online.
Iran May Give India Access to Afghanistan
11 Feb 09, Iran Daily
Iran on Monday said India could soon have a sea-cum-land route that would give Indian goods access to Afghanistan and further on to Central Asian countries, bypassing Pakistan.
UK rail officials advising RTA on Dubai Metro
10 Feb 09, Arabian Business
The Roads & Transport Authority has turned to British rail regulation authorities for support and advice on running the Dubai Metro, it announced on Monday.
Monorail project kicks off in Mumbai
09 Feb 09, Gulf News
Work on the first monorail project in India was launched on Monday between suburban Chembur railway station in north-east Mumbai and Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk or Jacob circle in south-central Mumbai.
Abu Dhabi bus tariff announced
09 Feb 09, Gulf News
Commuters in Abu Dhabi will have to pay for bus rides from February 15, after enjoying free rides for more than seven months, it was announced on Monday.
Deluxe coaches to run from Dubai to Abu Dhabi
07 Feb 09, Arabian Business
A deluxe coach service between Dubai and Abu Dhabi will be set up as part of a new strategic plan to increase the percentage of trips made by public transport in the country by one third, it was announced on Saturday.
Marked Increase in Number of Bus Passengers
05 Feb 09, Khaleej Times
SHARJAH - Recession and increase in the taxi fares between Dubai and Sharjah have seen a marked increase in the number of passengers choosing to travel by buses.
Five in running for UAE-Saudi-Qatar highway job
05 Feb 09, Arabian Business
Five consortia have been shortlisted for a $2.7 billion project to build a highway connecting Abu Dhabi with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, it has been announced.
New road reduces distance between Muscat and Sur
03 Feb 09, Gulf News
A yet-to-be officially opened 87-kilometre dual carriageway linking Muscat with Sur in the eastern part of the country has proved a great boon for road users, who despite cautions have been travelling on the road for almost a year now
UAE to grow at about 3.5% this year despite crisis
03 Feb 09, Emirates Business 24/7
The UAE will grow at about 3.5 per cent in 2009 even as the world's growth gets impeded to 0.6 percent, data by an investment advisory firm showed here yesterday.
New Pedestrian Crossings for Dubai-Abu Dhabi
03 Feb 09, Khaleej Times
Authorities in Abu Dhabi too have announced the construction of 32 crossings in a bid to reduce the number of mishaps caused due to jaywalking.
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