DUBAI: As part of the 53rd Eid Al Etihad celebrations, Lulu Retail introduced the “Al Emarat Awwal” initiative to boost visibility for locally sourced products and UAE farmers. The initiative was launched at Lulu Hypermarket in Forsan Central Mall, Abu Dhabi, with a vision to expand demand for homegrown goods across the UAE and beyond. […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will roll out a Dubai traffic management plan featuring Variable Road Toll Pricing (Salik) and Variable Parking Tariffs to ease congestion and improve traffic flow across the city. Starting January 2025, the new Salik system will offer toll-free travel from 1:00 am to 6:00 am. During weekday peak […]
ABU DHABI: Two outstanding students from the UAE, Alya Alhabtari and Firas Darwish, have been awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. The UAE Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee announced the winners, recognising their exceptional intellect, leadership, and commitment to service. Both recipients were selected based on their ambition to create impact, courage to act, and dedication to […]
ABU DHABI: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a weather advisory forecast, cautioning residents about potential dust storms and rainfall from Wednesday through Friday. A surface low-pressure system from the east, coupled with an upper-air low-pressure system and jet stream from the west, is expected to trigger cloud formation across various regions, the […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed sustainable street lighting projects in Umm Suqeim 1, Abu Hail, and Al Baraha, marking a milestone in its 2024–2026 Street Lighting Plan. By 2026, RTA aims to illuminate 40 areas across Dubai, aligning with the city’s growth and infrastructure modernisation goals. This initiative reflects Dubai’s commitment […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority – RTA – is making significant progress in its bus shelters project, installing 141 of the planned 762 shelters across the city. With the project now 40% complete, RTA aims to finish by the end of 2025, offering modern, user-friendly stops for commuters. These upgraded shelters are designed to […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a significant project aimed at improving access points for four key neighbourhoods in the city. The upgraded entry and exit points, strategically located along Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Emirates Road, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and Hessa Street, will provide smoother connections to […]
SHARJAH: The Sharjah Union Day Celebrations Committee has announced an extensive schedule for the UAE’s 53rd National Day, honouring the nation’s unity, resilience, and achievements. Running from November 21 to December 2, the festivities span cultural, educational, and entertainment events across Sharjah’s key sites, reflecting UAE’s heritage and the commitment to progress. Also read: Ambulance […]
DUBAI: Following the approval of Dubai’s Traffic Flow Plan by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the city is implementing measures to improve traffic efficiency and ease mobility. This plan focuses on enhancing the balance between business productivity and quality of life by promoting flexible working hours and remote work policies across […]
DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, has approved a comprehensive five-year internal roads plan for 2025-2029. This AED 3.7 billion initiative will cover 634 km of new roads across 21 projects in 12 key residential, commercial, and industrial areas. The plan […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out a taxi-sharing pilot service connecting Ibn Battuta Centre in Dubai and Al Wahda Centre in Abu Dhabi. This six-month initiative aims to offer a more affordable, convenient travel option for passengers regularly commuting between the two emirates, with the potential for expansion based on its […]
