Dubai / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced ridership of public transit means in Dubai, comprising Metro, Tram, Buses and marine transit modes as well as e-hail vehicles, smart rental cars and taxis (Dubai Taxi and franchise companies), have combined lifted about 589 million riders in 2018. The figure reflects a notable increase from 2017, which amounted to ...

Dubai / WAM The Environmental Compliance Department at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), carried out a surprise inspection at the Waterfront Market in Dubai. Inspectors seized 1,730 kilograms of fish, issued violation tickets to shop owners, fishermen and fish transporters who contravened the nation’s fisheries regulations, and donated the haul to charities to benefit families in need. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports welcomed GoAir’s launch of four new flights between Kannur International Airport, and Abu Dhabi International Airport, connecting the two cities with flights operating every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. GoAir’s inaugural flight from Kannur to Abu Dhabi was received on Saturday, as the Indian subcontinent remains one of the most popular destinations for ...