The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology, ESMA, has developed its eighth national energy efficiency programme, the TV Efficiency Project, which is expected to reduce the cost of electricity bills by some 50 per cent, It will also reduce government subsidies for electricity generation costs, as part of the UAE Green Growth Strategy. This rule […]
Most used public transport in Dubai revealed: 2018 records show 589 million commuters Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the ridership of public transit means in Dubai, comprising the metro, tram, buses and marine transit modes have collectively lifted about 589 million riders in 2018. The figure reflects a notable increase from […]
The RTA announced that motorists in UAE, as well as GCC countries, can now pay their parking fare directly through SMS without registering for the service. This initiative will benefit millions of UAE drivers. It also makes sure that drivers are alerted through SMS, in case they opt for paid parking on a public holiday. […]
Senior UAE officials ditched their cars and led the 10th UAE Car Free Day organised by Dubai Municipality on Sunday. The environmental initiative is aimed at encouraging UAE residents to use public transport and reduce carbon emissions in the air due to the heavy use of vehicles. It’s #CarFreeDay today. Motorists across #Dubai and nearby […]
The Holy Month of Ramadan is expected to start on May 6, 2019, this year, while fasting hours are to go below 15 hours for the first time in four years, according to an expert in Dubai. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Astronomy and Metrology Researcher, said that the new moon of the holy month is to […]
Have you ever come across a situation where you didn’t have a car, or wanted to take the bus but couldn’t because your destination resides off the bus routes? Yes, it can be tricky to travel between the Emirates sometimes, but look no further as Etihad Rail has unveiled plans for a train track that […]
As part of the ‘Year of Tolerance’, Dubai police have announced motorists fines can now be paid at discounted rates if citizens abide by the law. The initiative was launched under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. This […]
A total number of 300 drones were used in a 10-minute show which was programmed to draw portraits of the UAE’s leaders including Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai) and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Crown Prince of Dubai). The drones had written […]
Dubai motorists who don’t commit any traffic offenses for 12 months, starting today, could get a 100 percent discount on all traffic fines. This is an initiative termed “Settle Your Traffic Fines” which came as a directive from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and […]
His Holiness Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, arrived in Abu Dhabi on Sunday evening to begin his historic visit to the United Arab Emirates. He was received at the airport by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and […]