Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance and Chairman of Dubai Municipality, has approved the awarding of an AED1.3-billion contract for rain and groundwater drainage system for districts around the Al Maktoum International Airport, Expo Dubai 2020 and near urban centres. The project will cover a total …

Dubai / WAM In the first week of the current school year, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has installed ‘smart signs’ to interact with motorists whilst driving in school zones. The smart signs are capable of detecting and displaying driving speeds, and sending direct friendly messages to the motorists through expressive emoticons. According to a statement released by RTA, …

Sharjah / WAM The National Media Council (NMC), and the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA), held a meeting to discuss the future of the UAE and global publishing industry. Hosted in Multaqa Al Qasba, Sharjah, the discussion explored the means for future collaboration between the two bodies that would help the publishing sectors in the UAE and abroad to develop their …