New bridge opened in Dubai
A new bridge in Dubai was opened on Sunday, 9 June, dividing traffic from Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road to the service road leading to Jumeirah Golf Estate and Dubai Production City. The new dual carriageway bridge has a capacity of 3,200 vehicles per hour and is part of the
Mohammed Al Kaabi travels from UAE to Europe by old van
A UAE resident Mohammed Al Kaabi, known on social media as Skills (UAE Skills), has ventured on an exciting journey from the Emirates to Europe. Over the past nine months, he has visited 21 countries, travelling the entire distance in an old 2002 Dodge van. The traveller's van is equipped with
RTA announces implementation of commercial transport strategy
RTA has announced plans to implement a new commercial land transport and logistics strategy in a bid to double the sectors share of the emirate's economy to Dh16.8bn (US$4.6bn). Matar Al Tayer, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of RTA, presented details of the strategy to develop Dubai's
Popular attractions in Dubai announce closures
As the hot season is about to begin, some popular tourist attractions in Dubai have announced their closure until autumn. Dubai Safari Park closed its doors to the general public on 2 June 2024. However, this year, for the first time, the park will be partially open to the public
Sisters from Dubai receive Ivy League diplomas
Three sisters from Dubai, who have been homeschooled all their lives, have graduated from some of the world's best universities. The girls now have degrees from Ivy League universities, prestigious awards and a host of hobbies under their belt. Their father Ashish Thomas, who has lived in Dubai for 37
UAE residents to see unique meteor shower
Residents of the United Arab Emirates will see an incredible celestial phenomenon: the Arietid meteor shower, which is observed during daylight hours. It will reach its annual peak this Friday, 7 June 2024. Unlike other meteor streams that peak after sunset, Arietidae reaches its maximum intensity during daylight hours. ‘This is
UAE to build stadiums on top of a mountain
Two Emirati football clubs - Kalba and Khorfakkan - will get stadiums on top of a mountain, the plans were announced by Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. The ruler praised the success of Sharjah clubs in the UAE