Author: Ra'uf Asim Rahal
Dubai Metro has been revamped as per the annual maintenance program launched by the Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Every single train operating through the red and green railway line has been overhauled, and all of them, 79 in total, are well running and offer rounded security to users. The Dubai Metro, since its opening in 2009, has provided more than 1.5 million kilometers of network for the city and its commuters. As part of the maintenance initiative, the rails were grinded with the aim of cleaning debris from them to ensure that the travelling along Sheikh Zayed Road…
The Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project which is being implemented by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) shows that phase 4 is now 71% complete. It proposed to begin from Sheikh Rashid Road starting from Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street up to Falcon Interchange on Al Mina Street intending to ease traffic congestion occasioned by the increasing population in the city. Tentative Achievements and Improvements The last phase of the project is worth 4.8 kilometers with three bridges that will be 3.1 kilometers in total. These structures collectively accommodate 19,400 vehicles per hour: First Bridge: A 1,335-meter facility for travelling…
U.K. PM Keir Starmer begins his first official visit to the Middle East since taking office in July visiting UAE and Saudi Arabia today. Its activities are aimed at the ratification of economic cooperation and development of free trade areas, as well as solving such matters of concern in the region. Starmer will be meeting the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday, before flying to Saudi Arabia to brief Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. Here, the UK government sees this visit as a means to strengthen relations with two important roles partners in the Gulf in…
The UAE has some rollback on policies that affected the business environment earlier in the year occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, Dubai is set to reinstate the 30% sales tax on alcoholic beverages starting from January 1, 2025, that will lead to the rise of drink prices in all establishments across the city. This statement has been supported by MMI and African+Eastern beverages distributors as known by Caterer Middle East. Temporary Suspension Ends The use of the sales tax was first put on hold on the 1 ^{st} of January 2023, forming one-year trial to lower expenditure among the residents…
At the end of the year, Dubai is prepared for the last year of the 2020 vision plan which will see it undergo a number of radical changes by 2025 that are likely to enhance everyday lives. Providing details on infrastructure upgrades to new service introductions, five exciting change areas to watch out for in the coming year are given below. 1. Al Maktoum Bridge Reopens Al Maktoum Bridge, one of the oldest bridges in Dubai, shall be reopened on Thursday 16th January 2025 following repairs that had been carried out on it. The bridge which is between Bur Dubai…
When choosing interesting activities for your long weekend celebrating Eid Al Etihad – the holiday, which used to be called Union Day and UAE National Day – do not overlook the chance to visit the famous Louvre Abu Dhabi. Situated off the North East Coast of Abu Dhabi on Sas Al Nakhl Island, the museum is a center for cultural delight, with breathtaking products that enthral people from all over the world. Temporary Exhibition: Painters of the ‘before and after’ Impressionists: Defining post-impressionism Art enthusiasts will be thrilled by the museum’s temporary exhibition, Post-Impressionism: Organized based on the academic…
The UAE Government has recently issued a Federal Decree-Law to govern art related centers and open up unprecedented advantages for the arts and related persons or artists offered through non-profit organizations. These new pieces of legislation establish the system of national funding for arts institutions but at the same time stimulate the process of art making and attract international talent. UAE Government issues Federal Decree-Law to empower arts sector and support artistic institutions#UAEGOV pic.twitter.com/yX4myo6luo — UAEGOV (@UAEmediaoffice) November 24, 2024 Its main objectives are the strengthening of the creative economy, legal tolerance, and development of cultural interplay through art.…
Are you having a tight schedule and are in search for an affordable travel? You’re in luck! Several exotic international travel destinations are now book-able for return flights from Dubai below AED 750. Whether you fancy cruising through a land filled with antiquity or immersing in cultural atmosphere these cheap travels are for everyone. Antalya, Turkey – AED 745 Considered one of world’s most beautiful cities with stunning aqua blue sea and sandy beaches, Antalya resides in the Mediterranean. Explore the archeology site of Perge that containing Roman and Hellenistic architecture or spend a day at one of the…
The Emirati government has recently implemented the Succession Planning System in Dubai, where the principle activity is to develop competent individuals, particularly those employees with outstanding performance, for the top governmental positions in the departments. The recent measures to boost risk management within corporations approved by the Crown Prince of Dubai and the head of the Executive Council of the city, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, are the parts of the overall plan to support the continuity of Dubai businesses. The Succession Planning System has been adopted by the Dubai government under the Executive Council Resolution No.…
The Dubai Stand Up Paddle event also came back to the beautiful Hatta Dam where this year the number of participants reached 2330, up from 1000 last year. Co-hosted by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), this event has turned into one of the major activities of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) The Internal 50KM Cycle event proves that Dubai is committed to wellness and fitness. Promising fun for every skill and age level, the day featured exercise showcases, professional instructors, prone paddling, and npc training, plus new this year, a free kayak test paddling demo. The event ended with…