Dubai / WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), represented by Public Transport Agency, has recently signed an agreement with the British Council whereby prospective taxi drivers will undergo linguistic, psychological and behavioural tests as a pre-requisite for obtaining professional permits. The step comes as part of the RTA’s strategy in forging partnerships to serve its objectives at world-class standards. …

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) launched its annual sacrificial animal campaign nationwide to raise funds for the project set to benefit over 298,600 beneficiaries, of whom 70,100 beneficiaries are in the UAE. The cost of the sacrificial animals is estimated at AED12 million this year. The project, which will see slaughter and distribution of 28,305 sacrificial animals …

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) organised a one-day orientation session for newly hired teachers who will be joining Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Western Region schools for the 2016/2017 academic school year. Dr Ali Al Nuaimi, ADEC’s Director-General, welcomed more than 600 Emirati, English Medium and Arabic Medium teachers, who will be teaching in different …