Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced it will add 3,268 new cabs to its Dubai Taxi fleet from 2016 to 2020. The five-year plan will bring the total number of taxis in the emirate to 12,765, an increase of about 34% from 2015. Officials say the move aims to meet future demand. In 2014, the RTA launched the Drivers Qualification Centre in Dubai, the first specialised smart centre for training taxi drivers.
Over 9,000 e-scooters seized in Abu Dhabi under road safety efforts
Abu Dhabi Police have seized 9,237 electric scooters over the past ten months for traffic violations, as part of ongoing campaigns to tighten security measures and improve road safety.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed seeks out next Arab Hope Makers
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the seventh cycle of the Arab Hope Makers, aiming to seek out "people of goodness and creators of kindness in communities".
Sheikh Abdullah discusses regional developments with Kuwaiti FM in phone call
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the latest regional and international developments in a phone call with his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah.
Burj Khalifa, Mubadala Tower light up for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix countdown
Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa and Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Tower have lit up to mark the 50-day countdown until the 2026 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Sheikh Nahyan praises strong UAE-Iraq ties during community celebration
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has affirmed the UAE's commitment to building relations with Iraq during the second edition of the “UAE Loves Iraq” festival on Saturday.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan names SWS Board Technology for Dubai-it award
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has presented the Dubai-it Award to SWS Board Technology team for Projects in the Field of Economy.
RAK Ruler arrives in Shenzhen on working visit to China
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has arrived in Shenzhen on Saturday on a working visit to China.
Dubai Police return lost handbag of valuables to traveller
A traveller flying through DXB was pleasantly surprised when Dubai Police found her handbag that she had lost before boarding her flight.
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