Dubai Metro Sets Guinness World Record As The Longest Driverless Metro Line

The Dubai Metro, comprising the Red & Green Lines combined, has entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest driverless metro network in the world spanning 74.695 kilometers.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Feb 21, 2012

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11.8M Passengers Used Dubai Metro Green Line In 5 Months

Since starting operation in September 2011, the Green Line of the Dubai Metro has seen ridership levels beyond expectations with as much as 11,849,172 passengers travelling through the Green Line up to last January.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Feb 19, 2012

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McILROY, BJORN ONE AHEAD, BUT

Rory McIlroy and Thomas Bjorn hit fairways and greens with metronomic consistency to surge one shot clear at the halfway stage of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club on Friday.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Feb 11, 2012

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Al Tayer Discusses Coop, Exchange Of Expertise With German Official

At the outset of the meeting, Al Tayer welcomed the German Minister and praised the cooperative relationships linking the RTA with German firms operating in roads & transportation field.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Feb 8, 2012

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Light The Way For Special Olympics MENA Athletes By Carrying The White Flame

Flame Bearers will carry the White Flame along a number of legs, commencing from the Procter & Gamble office in Jebel Ali. Each leg will use a different method of transport; Flame Bearers will walk, take a taxi, cycle, use an abra or ride the metro, to mention but a few.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Feb 8, 2012

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RTA Adds More Nol Card Selling Outlets As New Agents Appointed

"The new selling outlets will be subject to the same terms & conditions applicable to other selling outlets since the initial offering of Nol cards; which include a stipulation of maintaining a unified price at all existing and new selling outlets.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Feb 2, 2012

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RTA To Complete Construction Of Bike Stands In 1st Qtr 2012 3000 Bike Stands To Be Allocated For The Red & Green Line Metro Lines

Engineer Maitha bin Udai, CEO of Traffic & Roads Agency, said:"The RTA is always seeking to boost various public transit modes and bring them in line with the best practices worldwide.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Jan 23, 2012

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346 M Passengers Used Public Transport Means In Dubai In 2011

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Jan 22, 2012

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Intersec 2012 Draws Great Response From Regional Safety And Security Community

The regional security, safety, fire and rescue industries came out in strength on the first two days of the region’s premier safety and security event, Intersec 2012, which drew in big numbers to the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Jan 16, 2012

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RTA Tackles Vibrations, Noise Generated By Dubai Metro

The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) is always keen on adopting the best practices & means of enhancing its work mechanism and improving service offering to various community segments in such a way that renders public transit modes safer & smoother, and the best means of mobility across Dubai

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Jan 16, 2012

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