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.
UAE makes rail history as first passenger train arrives in Abu Dhabi
The UAE has made history as the first passenger train from Fujairah arrived in Abu Dhabi's Mohamed bin Zayed City Station at 7:15 am on Tuesday.
UAE lifts Lebanon travel ban for citizens
Starting June 29, UAE nationals can resume travel to Lebanon, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) announced, lifting earlier restrictions.
UAE strongly condemns Israeli attacks on Syria
The UAE has strongly condemned the Israeli attacks on Quneitra and Daraa in Syria.
Jumeirah Beach 2 awarded historic Gold Accessibility Certification
Jumeirah Beach 2 has become Dubai's first beach to be awarded a Gold Accessibility Certification from the World Disability Union.
