Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won the Best Public-Private Project Award during the recent Gulf Traffic Exhibition and Conference held recently in the Dubai World Trade Center.
Emirates passengers can now plan entertainment playlists ahead of flight
Dubai’s flagship airline Emirates has introduced an innovative new function on its app to allow customers to create bespoke playlists ahead of their flight and sync it to their seats once on board.
Dubai-Abu Dhabi Hyperloop to cost “$20-40 million per kilometer”
The world’s first commercial hyperloop system, which is set to open in Abu Dhabi in 2020, will cost between $20 million to $40 million per kilometer, according to Hyperloop TT chairman Bibop Gresta.
Dubai Metro set for high-tech upgrade
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the successful trials for the automated fare collection gates which will be installed in Route 2020, the Dubai Metro extension project.
Middle East’s first fully electric bus hits Abu Dhabi roads
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has officially launched the first fully electric passenger bus in the region in partnership with the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi (DoT), Abu Dhabi-based bus manufacturer Hafilat Industry, and leading technology company Siemens.
Dubai kicks off trial phase for driverless taxis
The Roads of Transport Authority (RTA) and the Dubai Police has reportedly kicked off trials of driverless taxis in the emirate.
RTA, Careem launch e-hail taxi joint venture to grow sector
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has announced the establishment of an E-Hail Taxi Joint Venture with Careem Networks …
Emirates to cut delays at Dubai airport with new app
Emirates passengers travelling from or transiting through Dubai International Airport (DXB) can expect fewer instances of delays associated with aircraft turnaround thanks to a new innovative application built in-house by Emirates called the Hub Monitor, WAM reported.
Dubai RTA inks trio of deals to accelerate mobility innovation
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently accelerated its efforts to make an active contribution to the Dubai Future Accelerators strategy.
Data analytics, cybersecurity are key to improving aviation safety: experts
Utilising data analytics and improving cybersecurity should be among the key priorities of aviation organisations, according to experts at the 6th annual World Aviation Safety Summit.
UAE’s ADNOC turns to blockchain to streamline supply chain processes
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has announced its successful collaboration with IBM, piloting a Blockchain-based automated system to integrate oil and gas production across the full value chain.
Dubai’s Careem to provide fleet management tech
Careem has signed an agreement to offer its technology to Private Limousine for managing its fleet and in accommodating its customers’ requests.
Dubai-based investment firm announces major projects in KIZAD
Dubai-based Trustworthy.ae Group plans to invest $100 million (AED 365 million) in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD).
Uber files for long-anticipated IPO
Uber Technologies has filed paperwork for an initial public offering, according to three people with knowledge of the matter, reported …