DUBAI / WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) kicks off Public Transport Day for its 7th Edition on November 1 with a variety of events for all spectrums of the community. The idea of the day revolves around encouraging commuters to use more public transport, spanning the metro, tram, public buses, and marine transit like waterbuses and water taxis. Abdullah …

  Abu Dhabi / WAM In an unprecedented, civilised and legislative gesture for the region, President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued the first-ever National Law of Reading, that sets legislative frameworks, executive programmes and specific government responsibilities to establish the value of reading in the UAE. The law aims to support human resources development and contribute to …

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has joined national, regional and international players at Seatrade Maritime Middle East 2016, the leading maritime event being held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. The event is running from October 31 to November 2 at the Dubai …