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.
Abu Dhabi authorities respond to fire from drone strike in Al Dhafra
Authorities in Abu Dhabi responded on Sunday to a fire that broke out in an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, caused by a drone strike.
Dubai's Al Khaleej Tunnel Project targets huge cut to travel time by 2030
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 80 per cent of the Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Project, which is set to reduce the journey time from 104 minutes to 16 minutes by 2030.
Sharjah launches Oman logistics corridor through land border crossings
The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority has launched an integrated logistics corridor connecting the emirate with ports in Oman through land border crossings to strengthen regional trade connectivity and supply chain resilience.
Putin thanks UAE President for Russia-Ukraine mediation efforts
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, during which they discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint efforts aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.
