A AED 67 million extension of Academic City Road has been endorsed by the Roads and Transport Authority. The project comprises two parts: the extension of Hessa Street, and the linking of Academic City Road and Emirates Road. The Director General, and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, Mattar Al Tayer, says the project is part of plans to ease traffic flow across Dubai. According to national news agency WAM, the project is set for completion in the second quarter of 2016.
UAE launches aid mission for hurricane-hit Caribbean nations
The UAE has launched an urgent humanitarian mission to assist communities affected by Hurricane Melissa, which devastated parts of Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.
New paid parking zones introduced in Dubai
Dubai’s public parking operator Parkin has announced the introduction of new paid parking zones in two key areas of the city.
H.H. Sheikh Khaled holds talks with South Korean President
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, looked at ways to advance cooperation with South Korea in key sectors during talks with President Lee Jae-myung in Gyeongju.
UAE fuel prices to drop in November
Motorists will pay less at the pump in November, the UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed on Friday.
