NEW YORK / WAM The UAE has outlined opportunities for faster progress on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by hosting a series of events on gender, children, sustainable energy, and happiness as part of the high-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) from July 17-20. The forum is the main review platform for the SDGs, the landmark set …

LONDON / WAM The UAE is participating in the meetings of the General Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), which kicked off in London and will run till July 28 to thrash out issues of relevance to global maritime sector and best international practices followed in this field. Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development, …

DUBAI / WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started the installation of a smart meter system for all taxis in Dubai at a cost of AED68.8 million that will be completed by the end of June 2018. During an inspection visit, Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, was briefed about …