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Mohammed bin Rashid opens the 59th UITP Congress & Exhibition

2011-04-11T22:08:00.001-07:00

Mohammed bin Rashid opens the 59th UITP Congress & Exhibition

2011-04-11T22:05:00.000-07:00

59th UITP Congress and Mobility & City Transport Exhibition opens today

2011-04-09T22:21:00.000-07:00

Under the auspices of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the 59th UITP (International Association of Public Transport) Congress and Mobility & City Transport Exhibition held under the theme “Boosting Public Transport: Action!” for the first time in the Middle East & North African Region, opens this morning (Sunday April 10th).
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), welcomed the participants and attendants of the Congress & Exhibition saying: “Under the leadership of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and his brother HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE has witnessed extensive growth in all fields shaping it into a key commercial hub with a robust and diverse economy. The UAE succeeded in attracting many investors and business leaders, thanks to its global horizon, free economic enterprise policy, focus on delivery of best-in-class services and its excellent infrastructure in all fields; particularly in transport sector which has culminated in the opening of the Dubai Metro and the commencement of Al Ittihad Rail Project.
“The UITP Congress is the pinnacle of transportation and public transport events worldwide, and the UAE has won the privilege of hosting the Congress following a fierce competition with Melbourne (Australia) and Singapore; both cities have an excellent record in transport and public transport field. Thus the UAE has become the first country in the Middle East and North Africa to win the right of hosting this Congress since the UITP was founded more than a century ago. Staging of the Congress in Dubai underpins the confidence of the international organizations and entities in the ability of Dubai to host global conventions and exhibitions, and throughout the days of the Congress Dubai will be a focal point of public transport policy makers across the globe.

RTA stages huge Transport Art Exhibition during UITP Congress

2011-04-09T22:01:00.000-07:00

The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) is taking part in the Exhibition accompanying the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) Congress (Dubai 2011) through staging a huge Transport Arts Exhibition under the theme: Evolution of Transport, Dubai Experience. The Exhibition, the first of its kind, is seen as an artistic exploration of the history, technology, and cultural diversity found inside mass-transit systems in Dubai.

Commenting on the Exhibition, Nasser Hamad Bu Shehab, Director of RTA Strategic Planning Dep’t and Head of the Committee of Arts Exhibition accompanying the Congress, said that the Exhibition was intended to create awareness about how using public transport could deliver a better quality of life for citizens & residents, and help achieve more sustainable future for all. He stressed the role of photography as the dominant medium of visual expression besides its power to articulate change.

Bu Shehab continued: “The Exhibition reveals fascinating insights into the complexity and universality of mass transit systems in Dubai Emirate, and portrays Dubai’s growth in the transport sector, taking the viewer on a historical journey from the past to the present, with a peek into the future of transportation in the Emirate of Dubai.

UITP Organizing Committee Meets Dubai Hotel Representatives

2011-04-09T21:54:00.000-07:00

Mohammed Obaid Al Mulla, Board Member of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Chairperson of the Higher Organizing Committee of the 59th UITP (International Association of Public Transport) Congress and Mobility & City Transport Exhibition, underscored the rising role of public transport sector in Dubai Emirate thanks to the achievements made by the RTA in this vital field in keeping with its Vision of providing “Safe & Smooth Transport for All”.
Al Mulla made this remark in a gathering with the representatives of the official hotels receiving delegations taking part in this event from around the world. The gathering was organized by the Organizing Committee at RTA Head Office as part of its busy efforts to host the pinnacle global public transport event of this year which is being held in Dubai Emirate.

Commemorative Nol Card to be launched 2 days ahead of UITP Congress

2011-04-09T21:45:00.000-07:00

With effect from Friday, the 8th of April 2011 i.e. two days ahead of the 59th UITP (International Association of Public Transport) Congress and Mobility & City Transport Exhibition, the Automated Fare Collection Department, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will offer Nol Silver Card depicting the UITP Congress’s logo in commemoration of the event to be held for the first time ever in the Middle East and North Africa. The card will have the same value of the currently used one i.e. AED 20.
Mohammed Obaid Al Mulla, Board Member of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Chairperson of the Higher Organizing Committee of the 59th UITP Congress and Mobility & City Transport Exhibition, stated that the RTA had mobilized its full potentials and capabilities to make this event a success and promote it locally, regionally and globally.

Under auspices of Mohammed bin Rashid, RTA hosts 59th UITP Congress

2011-04-05T00:28:00.000-07:00

Under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Emirate will host during the period 10 – 14 April 2011 the 59th UITP (International Association of Public Transport) Congress and Mobility & City Transport Exhibition. Dealing with issues relating to public transport sector in cities and convening under the theme “Boosting Public Transport: Action”, the Congress, which takes place for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa, provides an appropriate opportunity for public transport decision-makers and urban development stakeholders to review the latest developments involving public transport, corporate systems, technologies, corporate policies, industrial innovations and financial plans. It will also discuss the best practices and provide exposure to the successful experiences in various parts of the world. The Congress’s accompanying exhibition is also an opportunity for the participants from various countries of the world to showcase their transport-related products, services and solutions.

Attended by over 4,000 participants, the Congress will feature several sessions, panel discussions and events, including 22 working sessions, 16 forums, 9 workshops, one visit to the Bus Operation Control Center, and one visit to the Water Taxi and Dubai Metro as well as some other recreational activities in the form of introductory tours of Dubai city, a cultural soiree and luncheons and dinner parties for the participants.

Making public transport the public’s preferred mode of choice is key challenge at the UITP Dubai 2011

2011-03-29T23:41:00.000-07:00

Modern society is creating new mobility needs and new usages and making public transport the preferred option is one of the key challenges of the international public transport community that comes together in Dubai next April at the 59th UITP World Congress & Exhibition, hosted by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Public transport operators from around the globe, from Japan to Switzerland and from Norway to the US, will demonstrate how it is possible to adopt a customer-oriented culture and the best global practices to meet the evolving needs of consumers, develop a portfolio of services to offer integrated mobility solutions and ultimately turn travel time into a positive experience.

In the ever evolving customer-focused society, citizens benefit from a growing choice of transport modes, and compare transport performance with other services. They expect mobility solutions that are quick, safe, convenient, reliable, clean and affordable. To achieve this, public transport operators need to meet two challenges: on the one hand, they must keep pace with their clients’ needs in order to deliver quality innovative services and make people change their attitudes and behavior; on the other, they must change their corporate culture from a fleet manager to a customer-oriented company and boost the sector’s potential and attractiveness.

French Minister: UITP Congress in Dubai promises to be the most successful

2011-03-24T00:51:00.000-07:00

His Excellency H.E. Maurice Leroy, Minister of the City, stated that the French firms and factories specialized in various transport fields would be strongly represented in the 59th International Association of Public Transport (UITP) Congress and Exhibition to be hosted by Dubai from 10 to 14 April 2011 under the theme: Boosting Public Transport … Action!. Such participation underscores the importance of the Congress and Exhibition in showcasing the latest development in this field, particularly given the promising projects set to be undertaken by countries in the region in the near future.

“The next round of the Congress promises to be among the most successful UITP congresses as Dubai has a tradition of delivering the global events in an excellent style in terms of organization, participation and attendance.

The Minister made these remarks when he was received by H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), in the presence of several RTA CEOs. The meeting also discussed the means of boosting the cooperation and exchanging of expertise between the RTA and the French companies operating in roads and mass transit sector.

Delegation of Organizing Committee of UITP Congress in Dubai takes part in UITP meetings in Switzerland

2011-03-24T00:48:00.000-07:00

A delegation of the Higher Organizing Committee of the 59th UITP (International Association of Public Transport) Congress took part in the meetings of the UITP recently in Geneva, Switzerland where a host of issues and topics of common concern were discussed.

The delegation was headed by Mohammed Obaid Al Mulla, Board Member of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) and Chairperson of the Higher Organizing Committee of the 59th UITP Congress and Exhibition, and included as members the CEO of Dubai Taxi Corporation and Vice-Chairperson of the Organizing Committee Abdul Aziz Malik, and Director of RTA Customers Service and Director of the Congress Hosting Project Dr. Aysha Al Busmait.

Super bus to be presented at the 59th UITP Congress & Exhibition in Dubai

2011-03-24T00:38:00.000-07:00

The first Super bus prototype will be presented in Dubai at the World Exhibition of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) hosted by Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), on the opening day 10 April 2011.

Higher Committee of UITP Congress meets representatives of Dubai Govt. Departments

2011-03-24T00:30:00.000-07:00

Mohammed Obaid Al Mulla, Board Member of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) and Chairperson of the Higher Organizing Committee of the 59th UITP (International Association of Public Transport) Congress and Mobility & City Transport Exhibition, confirmed the strength and consistency of the Dubai Emirate’s infrastructure and renewed RTA’s readiness to organize this global event; which is held for the first time ever in a Middle Eastern country during the period 10 – 14 April 2011.

A statement to this effect was delivered by Al Mulla in the gathering between the Organizing Committee and several representatives of Dubai Government departments, authorities and entities recently held in RTA new premises. The event was attended by the CEO of Dubai Taxi Corporation and Vice-Chairperson of the Higher Organizing Committee of the Congress Abdul Aziz Malik, Director of RTA Customers Service and the Project Manager Dr. Aysha Al Busmait and several RTA directors and members as well of the Organizing Committee.

Dubai Distinctive Number Plates Auction - No. 71

2011-03-23T00:42:00.001-07:00

Earth hour

2011-03-20T21:50:00.000-07:00

RTA motivates its employees, their families and connections to support the Earth Hour campaign of "Earth has One Hour, you can make it more than One Hour."

فيري دبي

2011-03-09T23:25:00.001-08:00

Dubai ferry

2011-03-09T22:43:00.000-08:00

Distinctive plates 4th Online Auction

2011-02-23T01:10:00.000-08:00

RTA offers a unique opportunity to distinctive licensing plate enthusiasts.
It won’t take you more than a push of a button in the online auction;
comprising I, J, G and K categories.

Auction Duration:
...One week from the start of the Auction

Auction Starts: Friday 25/02/2011 Registration Opens on: 20/02/2011

• Deposit payment: Cheque, Cash or Credit Card
• Total lot on offer: 500 number plates

3rd Online Auction - المزاد الالكتروني الثالث

2011-01-13T02:32:00.000-08:00

فرصة فريدة توفرها هيئة الطرق والمواصلات لعشاق التميز لاقتناء لوحة أرقام مميزة بمجرد لمسة زر في المزاد الالكتروني الذي يشمل الفئتين (J,G) و لأول مرة الفئة K)).

فتح باب التسجيل 14/1/2011 لمدة أسبوع إلى 21/1/2011

من خلال الموقع الالكتروني www.rta.ae

Happy New Year

2011-01-01T00:29:00.000-08:00

RTA launches “Accepted Fasting, Safe Road” Campaign

2010-08-15T22:57:00.000-07:00

Distinctive Number Plate Auction No. (68)

2010-08-04T22:28:00.000-07:00

Event Dubai's Distinctive Number Plate Auction
Date Saturday 07/08/2010
Venue RTA's New HQ at Al Garhoud
Registration Registration is open on Sunday 01/08/2010 until 05/08/2010 and you can register on the day of auction at 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Registration Channels

1. Deira Licensing Center
2. Bur Dubai
3. Main Customer Service Center
4. Unified Services Center ( Al Twar Municipality )

Registration can also be done on the website: www.rta.ae/licensing

Participation Terms & Conditions

The prospective bidders are required to submit a deposit cheque of AE 10,000, refundable in case the bidder was not awarded a number plate

You can consult the following link to go through the details related to the number plates presented for auction

RTA announces working time of Dubai Metro, paid parking zones during Ramadan

2010-07-26T02:08:00.000-07:00

Metro operational hours to extend up to 01.00 am
Al Tayer: Evening session of Paid Parking Zones starts from 07 pm to 12 am

RTA announces working time of Dubai Metro, paid parking zones during Ramadan
Metro operational hours to extend up to 01.00 am
Al Tayer: Evening session of Paid Parking Zones starts from 07 pm to 12 am
Dubai Metro service hours during the holy month of Ramadan will start from 06.00 am and continue until 01.00 am (after midnight) during weekdays, and from 02.00 pm to 01.00 am on Fridays, announced H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board & Executive Director of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA). Al Tayer also announced a revision in the working hours of paid parking zones during Ramadan where the morning session will remain as it is (from 08.00 am to 01.00 pm), and the evening session will start from 07.00 pm to 12.00 am (midnight), thus maintaining the same number of hours set for using parking zones in the evening session without any increase.
RTA Chairman of the Board and Executive Director also announced that RTA was keen on delivering top class services to the users of transport means to meet the needs and expectations of customers. “Fixing the metro service time during the holy month of Ramadan came in response to an opinion poll of the public and metro riders about the operational timing. It also came in response to a comprehensive study of mobility movement in the Emirate during Ramadan and the working hours in the public and private sector organizations. The decision also takes into consideration the movement of people which soars after Iftar and Taraweeh prayers and continues late into the night.

Commenting on the working hours of the of the paid parking zones in Ramadan, Al Tayer said: “Revising the parking timing in the evening session was intended to ease the pressure on parking users in the afternoon up to Iftar time as the parking use will be exempted from 01.00 pm up to 07.00 pm, and the fees will apply from 07.00 pm to 12.00 am (midnight) in order to avail the parking space for users. The movement of the public within markets and business districts during Ramadan shifts from day time to the period after Iftar. Thus it was inevitable to take a decision that goes in parallel line with the commercial activity in the Emirate to ensure the availability of parking space for the public during and after Iftar, streamline the traffic movement in all areas of the Emirate, minimize the negative use of parking, and ensure the availability of parking space during the business peak hours of Ramadan”.
Al Tayer concluded by expressing aspiration to see more cooperation of the public with RTA efforts in streamlining the parking process, particularly in heavily populated areas for the benefit of all users.

RTA inaugurates Water Taxi

2010-07-20T23:42:00.000-07:00

Al Tayer: "Fare ranges between AED50 to AED570 for regular trips and AED400 per hour for tourist journey"

Serves 18 stations on Dubai Creek and tourist spots

HE Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the RTA announced the operation of five "Water Taxis" as of today Wednesday. The service will be provided on demand from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm by calling toll free number 8009090, and waiting at the station agreed to ride on board the Water Taxi. As for the alighting process, it will be at the discretion of the rider at any locations of the Water Taxi stations. The Water Taxi can be also rented for sightseeing purposes at Dubai Creek and tourist spots.

"The Water Taxi faring depends on the length and type of trip, as the tourist trip fares at AED 400 per hour for one Water Taxi. While the regular journey ranges between the AED 50 to the nearest stations namely the Dubai Creek Park (A, B), the fare will be up to AED570 for the trip between the two farthest stations namely the stations of Dubai Festival City and the Jebel Ali Hotel and Spa for Boating and Yachting," said Al Tayer.

"The Water taxi service covers 18 locations on the Dubai Creek and tourist spots of the Emirate that are linked with the hotels, marine clubs and tourist locations including the stations of Al Mamzar, Deira Old Souq, Al Sabkha, Bani Yas, Dubai Festival City, Al Shindagha, Bur Dubai, Al Fheidi, Al Seef, Dubai Creek Park (A,B), Al Boom Tourist Village, Open Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah Beach Park, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai Marina, Jebel Ali Hotel and Spa, Atlantis Hotel, pointing out that the number of locations would increase by adding new ones in the next period such as Meridian Mina Seyahi Hotel and Royal Mirage Hotel," he added.

Al Tayer further explained that the Water Taxi is characterized by its sleek design, which combines the traditional form with the modernity represented by the ceiling that is derived from the design of the Dubai Metro stations, and benefit from the latest technology in this area. It is made from carbon fibers, which are characterized by their strength and light weight. The Water Taxi is also characterized by its structure of "Catamaran Low Wash", and a sleek ceiling; central air conditioning and comfortable seats that look like the Business Class seats in aircraft and are equipped with LCD screens on the backside of the seats with the capability of reversing the seat up to 45 degrees as well as a special table. The Water Taxi can seat 11 passengers in addition to the commander, pointing out that taken into account on designing the Water Taxi the requirements fulfillment of persons with special needs, where 20% of the seats has been dedicated for this category; the seats are foldable to provide sufficient space to facilitate entry and exit of the wheelchair smoothly without any obstruction in addition to stability safely in the cabin.

He said that the Water Taxi is 11 meters long and 4 meters wide, while their weight is 9 tons and its speed is up to 35 knots. It is characterized by two eco-friendly engines at 270 horsepower. Its also equipped with the best navigational devices approved by the (IMO), not to mention the application of the world's highest safety criteria (SOLAS).

Al Tayer further stated that the Water Taxi project comes within the overall study and strategic plan stipulated by the RTA to develop the marine transport systems in Dubai so as to meet the needs and wishes of large social cross-sections and cover up new areas, pointing out that the number of marine transport commuters including the Abras and Water Bus, reached last year around 17 millions, as the Abras transit on daily basis around 50 thousand commuters and the Water Bus transits on daily basis around 1500 commuters.

RTA inaugurates 5 new bus routes, streamlines other routes from June 1st

2010-06-07T23:01:00.000-07:00

Essa Abdul-Rahman Al Dossari, CEO of Public Transport Agency of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), stated that the Agency inaugurated 5 new bus routes in Dubai, and broadened & merged other routes as of June 1st.
Al Dossari confirmed that the launch of these routes came as a result of elaborate studies and extensive site surveys carried out by the Agency’s work teams in order to assess the daily requirements of bus riders in Dubai Emirate.

For his part Mohammed Abu Baker Al Hashimi, Director of Planning & Business Development, Public Transport Agency said: “Three of these new five routes (C4, C5, C55) will start off Al Awir Bus Depot (B) where double-deck buses will be deployed to pass along several areas including Gold Souk Bus Station, Intersection (1) at Naif Road, Burj Nahar, Clock R/A, Lamsy Plaza, American Hospital, Al Wasl Hospital and other localities. The other two routes (C7, C9) will start off Al Qusais Bus Depot, using standard buses, and pass along several areas including Hor Al Anz (1), Omer bin Al Khattab School (2), Abu Hail Road, Abu Baker Al Siddique Road, The British Consulate, Dubai Center for Special Needs and other districts”.

“The transit time will be enhanced on several lines, namely (11A, 11C, 11M, 12, 32C, 33, 64, 93, C1, C2, C19, F1, F13, F46), and the path of Route (F46), a metro station feeder service, will be stretched to the International Media Production Zone,” he continued.
Al Hashimi further added: “Double deck buses will also be deployed on Route (C10), and the service of (53, C3) will be rerouted such that Route (C3) will terminate at Hor Al Anz Station. Meanwhile a number of other routes are being abolished from the beginning of June, including (5, 5X, 6, 9D, 14, 18, 19, 20, 23, 41, C8). Moreover, the two lines (X10, 12X) had also been abolished as of May 15th this year”.

It is noteworthy that canceling and merging of routes comes as a result of elaborate studies and extensive site surveys involving several key factors such as the size of demand for the public bus service, and the enforcement of the infrastructure, such as roads, streets, bridges and tunnels, in order to offer the best services to all segments of the community.

Al Tayer honours some Dubai Metro commuters for using mass transit modes

2010-06-01T02:18:00.000-07:00

H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), yesterday honoured some of Dubai Metro users, in an initiative that aims to encourage the use of mass transit modes. Flanked by the CEO of Rail Agency Adnan Al Hamadi, and the Director of Marketing & Corporate Communication Peyman Younes Parham, Al Tayer honoured a randomly selected sample of Dubai Metro passengers at Noor Islamic Bank Station through, and offered them Nol Cards with a 500 dirham e-purse.

“This initiative reflects RTA attention to increase public transport ridership in keeping with RTA Strategic Plan of providing integrated mass transit modes; which is aligned with Dubai Strategic Plan (Infrastructure Sector) that envisages the provision of integrated road & transport systems to ensure smooth traffic flow and top-class safety standards for the system users. RTA is working tirelessly to upgrade mass transit modes to make them the favourite means of travel in the emirate; namely the Dubai Metro, public buses, marine transport modes (abras, water bus, and water taxi) and taxicabs. The ultimate strategic objective of the RTA is to minimize the use of private vehicles on the roads and increase the share of mass transit systems from 9.7 per cent in 2009 to 34 per cent in 2020,” added Al Tayer.

“The initiative also aims at showcasing the role of Dubai Emirate in supporting the initiatives that contribute to improving the environment and sustained development, and promote the advanced mass transit system in the emirate; which currently includes Dubai Metro, buses, water bus, abra, water taxi, taxicabs, and soon the tram and the Ferry.
“Dubai currently boasts integrated mass transit systems and we are working on enhancing the integration of all public transport modes to deliver best-in-class services to the community. In 2009 RTA public transport modes lifted more than 288.777 million passengers, with daily ridership in excess of 850,000 persons, and this number is likely to grow with the opening of the remaining station on the Red Line. Dubai Metro is expected to lift about 35 million passengers in 2010, and the number of metro users is expected to pick up sharply with the operation of the Green Line in August 2011.
“Since its inauguration on 09.09.09, the number of Metro users jumped from about 40,000 passengers per day to more than 120,000 passengers per day for the time being, and so far the Dubai Metro has lifted more than 19 million persons.

“Dubai Taxicabs currently make about 192,000 journeys per day, lifting in the process about 385,000 passengers. The total number of journeys made by Dubai Taxis in 2009 topped 70 million journeys in which about 140,45 million passengers were lifted. The number of public bus users in 2009 approached 120 million passengers with a daily ridership of about 325,000 passengers. Meanwhile there are about 17 million commuters who used marine transit modes that cover abras and the water bus. Abras currently lift about 50,000 passengers per day, and the water bus has a daily ridership of about 1500 passengers.

RTA launches ‘Read More’ initiative to boost reading habits among students in the presence of Al Qatami and Al Tayer

2010-05-25T23:59:00.000-07:00

The initiative targets ten thousand students in Dubai Schools

The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) launched yesterday “Read More” initiative in the presence of H.E. Humaid Mohammed Al Qatami, Minister of Education, H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), H.E. General (r) Sharaf Uddin Hussain, Board Member of Al Mawakeb School and several key educational figures & RTA executives, at Al Mawakeb Private School in Dubai.

The initiative is part of RTA social responsibility and is oriented to the students of public and private schools in Dubai in the age group 7-14 years with the aim of promoting & broadening their knowledge and intellectual skills and diffusing their reading habits. The initiative targets more than 10 thousand male and female students from about 20 public and private schools in Dubai and runs through the academic year 2010 -2011.

H.E. Humaid Mohammed Al Qatami hailed the efforts of the RTA in launching an initiative under the important theme of: Read More, adding that RTA managed over few years to make a substantial contribution to upgrading the urban profile of Dubai Emirate.

Silver Card = Blue Card available for limited period only

2010-04-29T06:45:00.000-07:00

RTA opens 7 metro stations on 30 April, 3 others on 15 May

2010-04-18T21:21:00.000-07:00

Stations ready to receive passengers

Al Tayer: Station to be opened include Emirates, Airport Terminal 1, Al Karama, Emirates Towers, Dubai Internet City, Marina and Ibn Battuta stations

28 buses to be deployed to link the stations with surrounding areas

H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), announced the opening of 7 stations on the Red Line of Dubai Metro on 30 April 2010 and 3 more on 15 May 2010.

“The Consortium undertaking Dubai Metro Project is set to complete all works on the remaining 18 stations on the Red Line of Dubai Metro project on 25 April 2010 and 7 stations of which will be opened on 30 April 2010; namely: Emirates, Airport Terminal 1, Al Karama, Emirates Towers, Dubai Internet City, Marina and Ibn Battuta stations. 3 others are planned to be opened on 15 May 2010, namely: GGICO, World Trade Centre and Al Qouz stations, and the remaining 8 stations on the Red Line will be opened over the next months of this year” said Al Tayer.

Al Tayer commented on the criteria upon which the new stations have been selected for opening and said: “Stations have been selected based on the extent of population density in the locality served by each station so as to provide convenient services to the inhabitants in the neighbourhood, availability of commercial activities in the area served by each station, availability of government activities in the vicinity of each station, the station integration with other transport modes such as buses & water transport means, and the projected number of commuters at each station”.
“As RTA is keen on maintaining the safety of Dubai Metro users, systems and installations, and assigning considerable importance to the safety & readiness of operating systems of trains and stations as well as phased trial runs, it observed a strict compliance with the highest global safety standards, sought the services of international organizations to assess the safety standards throughout the project phases, introduced cutting-edge rail technology, and provided all means of comfort and luxury to passengers” he said.
Al Tayer added: “RTA has carried out site surveys for the neighbourhood of the Dubai Metro Stations opening shortly and accordingly opened up new bus routes to feed the metro stations. 28 buses are being deployed to link the metro stations with the surrounding areas and the service is set to run at 13-20 minutes headway (intervals)”.
RTA Chairman of the Board and Executive Director commented on the metro ridership and said: “Since it had been launched on 9/9/2009 till the end of March last, the Dubai Metro lifted 13.68 million persons and the daily ridership has reached 80k passengers. These numbers are set to rise with the opening of the ten stations this April and next May, and the total ridership of Dubai Metro is expected to hit 35 million passengers by the end of 2010. The number of the metro users is poised to receive a further boost with the operation of the Green Line in August 2011; which will serve vital areas with commercial & government activities and huge population density”.
“The huge investments pumped by the Government of Dubai to uplift the infrastructure of transportation sector has paid dividends and proved effective. The increase in the number of mass transit mode users reflect improvement in the culture of using public transport by all segments of the community and the drive was particularly helped by the metro service. RTA public transport means, including the Dubai Metro, public buses, water transport and taxis, have lifted more than 288.777 million passengers in 2009 and the daily ridership of mass transit modes topped 842k passengers” stated Al Tayer.

“Using mass transportation has a host of benefits that include providing physical & psychological comfort to the user, minimizing crashes, economizing on fuel & maintenance costs of private vehicles and ridding the public from the hassles of finding parking spaces for their vehicles; which has become a challenge facing modern cities worldwide. Besides that, the use of public transportation effectively reduces environmental pollution resulting from the use of massive numbers of private vehicles; which triggers many ailments including respiratory system illnesses” said Al Tayer in a concluding statement.

RTA scoops 10 Awards of Dubai Govt Excellence Program

2010-04-13T03:46:00.000-07:00

Mohammed bin Rashid, Hamdan bin Mohammed and Maktoum bin Mohammed Honouring the RTA.

The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) offered deepest thanks and appreciation to HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai for patronizing the excellence and pioneering drive to boost the performance of the government sector, as illustrated in the establishment of Dubai Government Excellence Program (DGEP) in 1997. The Program was intended to be an integrated government excellence program at the global level, and a driving force to leverage the government performance and bring about a qualitative shift in the performance of government institutions based on sound and reliable international standards. HH has always made it clear that whoever takes a government post assumes a huge responsibility to work by heart and mind, continue to make continual successes and take pioneering role in keeping with the practices set by our ancestors and our expectations from the new generations.

RTA is also appreciative and grateful to HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Executive Council, for the ongoing follow-up of the performance of various government authorities and departments in the Emirate.“Thanks to the astute directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ongoing follow-up of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, dedication of RTA employees & fostering of team spirit, the continuous efforts made to keep pace with the latest developments at all fields, the introduction of modern administrative concepts, the substantial improvement of the performance level & attention made to human resources, and diffusing the spirit of creativity & innovation through motivating employees and nurturing a positive working environment, RTA has managed to realize several achievements and projects; which had contributed heavily to the advancement of the infrastructure of the Emirate” said Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the RTA.

Al Tayer commended the efforts made by the winners and honourees and their willpower to achieve excellence in their respective jobs; which had been culminated by clinching the awards. He added that RTA winning these awards would be a huge impetus to do better at the administrative & technical levels, and keep up with the excellence drive.RTA has swept the lion share of the DGEP Awards. It won the Electronically Distinguished Government Entity Award, the Government Entity with the Most Advanced Performance, and the Distinguished Team Award (090909 Team which delivered Dubai Metro Project on time). Dr. Khalid Al Zahid won the Distinguished Government Employee Award in recognition of his efforts in planning, implementing and operating the water bus for the first time in the region, planning and commissioning Ferry Dubai and the Water Taxi for the first time in the region, delivering various initiatives that led to saving more than 260 million dirham, and raising revenues in excess of 10 million dirham. Ramadan Abdullah won the Distinguished Administrative Employee Award for contributing to the operation of Dubai Metro at the highest global standards and operating the Unified Card spanning various mass transit modes in the Emirate. Dr. Othman Metex won the Distinguished Technical/ Engineering Employee Award for his excellent contribution to the introduction of the new implementation methods and using new materials in the building of bridges and tunnels in Dubai with a view to minimizing costs, time and traffic diversions, besides compiling technical studies for the construction of bridges at world-class designs such as Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Bridge and Dubai Smile Bridge. Hussain Al Banna, Director of Traffic Dep’t, won the Distinguished Management Initiative Award for Madinati Scheme; which contributed to raising traffic safety levels, and maintaining the urbanized and aesthetic excellent appearance of Dubai City through involving individuals and community entities in the program. Ms Sarah Ishaq won the Distinguished New Employees Award in recognition of the several initiatives and excellent achievements, and two other employees were also honoured in the Unsung Hero Award category; namely Ismail Juma and Qaid Mohammed Al Halaqbi.

Early Registration Service for distinguished number plates

2010-04-12T02:36:00.000-07:00

RTA licensing Agency has launched through Vehicle Licensing Dep’t the online number plate sales service in keeping with the strategic plan of the Agency. Customers can buy their preferred number plates from their homes, or office through the Early Request Service on the plates of the category (J), besides the online auctions of distinguished number plates; which are subject to a set of approved rules & conditions.

Early requests for number plates are sorted out automatically. The customer can directly buy the plate if there was no early request placed on that plate. In the event of receiving 2 to 5 early requests, an internal auction is held and restricted to the applicants only. In case early requests exceed 5, the Agency will place the plate in the open online auction where everybody can take part.

Customers can also pay their dues online by using Dubai e-Government online payment system, where they can effect payment through the e-Dirham, credit card, or bank account.

For more information please click on the link:

Early Registration Service for distinguished number plates

RTA inaugurates online taxi booking service

2010-03-23T23:16:00.000-07:00

RTA's Public Transport Agency; has recently launched Online Taxi Booking service, known as e-Taxi. RTA offers this service to the residents and visitors of Dubai as it is vitally important during events that warrant prior arrangements to be made by hotels, businesses and organizations in certain occasions such as Dubai Shopping Festival. Through this service, the customer can book the required taxicab well in advance to ensure timely arrival at the required destination.

The online taxi booking service is based on having the customer’s details and address saved in the Dispatch system at the Public Transport Agency; which makes it easy to process the booking in subsequent times. A taxi can be booked 24 / 7 through accessing the link (http://rta.ae/etaxi), and this service is currently available for hotels only.
The Online taxi booking service would be fully available to the public and all segments of the community at the end of this year.

RTA diverts traffic on Sharjah-bound Emirates Rd to Dubai Bypass, Damascus and Beirut Roads as ponds flood Sharjah

2010-02-28T21:23:00.000-08:00

More than 8m gallons pumped out

Route to Sharjah

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the diversion of traffic on Sharjah-bound Emirates Road to a number of alternative roads such as Al Ittihad, Beirut, Damascus, and Dubai Bypass Roads, due to the large amount of rainwater accumulated on Emirates Road, past "National Paint" Bridge in the Emirate of Sharjah.

According Ahmed Hashim Bahrozyan, Head of RTA Emergency & Crises Team, RTA had coordinated with the General HQ of Dubai Police the diversion of traffic on Emirates Road at the Interchange of Dubai-Al Ain Road rightward towards Dubai Bypass Road, and northward towards Al Khail Road & Business Bay Crossing, and from there to various parts of Dubai. As for the traffic at the interchange of Emirates Road with the Dubai-Hatta Road, it was converted rightward to the Dubai Bypass Road, and northward to Ras Al Khor Road and from there to various parts of the emirate. Traffic at the interchanges of Rashidiya and Al Nahda on Emirates Road had also been converted rightward to Al Khawaneej Road, and northward to Beirut, Damascus and Al Ittihad Roads.

For his part Hussain Al Banna, Assistant of RTA Emergency & Crises Team, said that RTA Team had dealt with the instable weather condition since Saturday morning, through deploying about 100 RTA employees and inspectors after a sandstorm struck in various locations to ensure the soundness of roads and traffic, as well as the effectiveness of various traffic systems and signage. During the rain, the team, in coordination with traffic patrols, carried out traffic diversions at water accumulation spots. Water was sucked out through pumps that had already been in place at areas that witnessed water accumulation. The Team increased the number of pumps in the locations that experienced high levels of water accumulation.

“A large number of water tanks have been used to pump out water from various parts of the Emirate, thanks God all accumulated water have been cleared from various locations at a late hour of Saturday night. All roads of the Emirate witnessed smooth traffic flow save Sharjah-bound Emirates Road; where traffic came to a standstill due to the massive ponds that poured to the outskirts of Dubai Emirate from Sharjah Emirate. RTA has made strenuous efforts to pump out the water spilling from Sharjah where more than 8 million gallons have been sucked out and transported in more than 300 trips on board large tankers, till all accumulated water had been cleared by 01.00 pm.

DURL Consortium continues construction works of Dubai Metro Project

2010-01-09T20:10:00.000-08:00

The Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) confirms that Dubai Rail Link (DURL) Consortium is continuing with the construction works of Dubai Metro Project according to the planned schedule, and work is progressing normally at various sites in both the Red & Green Lines to finalize the remaining works of the project; which has completed significant phases. This is reflected by the project progress in the opening of the initial phase on 09 September 2009, and the opening of the station neighbouring Burj Khalifa on 3 January 2010 i.e. four days ago. RTA also reiterates its contractual commitments to the flow of payments in accordance with the progress of work made in the project.
RTA was surprised with some media channels circulating inaccurate reports about the project; whose work progress can be seen by everyone at various sites.

Greeting

2010-01-04T02:47:00.000-08:00

RTA operates Burj Dubai Metro Station on Monday, deploys 11 Feeder buses

2010-01-02T21:05:00.000-08:00

Opening of the station coincides with the 4th anniversary of the accession to power by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid as Ruler of Dubai

H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), announced that RTA will officially operate Burj Dubai metro station on Monday 04 January 2010 to mark the fourth anniversary of the Accession Day of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as Ruler of Dubai Emirate.
“Burj Dubai is one of the elevated metro stations with the concourse and platform situated at a level upper than the elevated metro track” said Al Tayer.
“RTA has deployed 11 buses to operate on two routes to feed Burj Dubai Station, where six buses will operate on Route F13 at 10 minutes interval. The Route links Burj Dubai Station with Burj Dubai area; which includes Dubai Mall, The Palace & The Address hotels, the Boulevard and other locations in the area. Route F16 has 5 buses operating at 10 minutes interval to link Burj Dubai Station with Jumeirah 2. Buses start off the Station and pass across Mazaya Center, Al Wasl Road and Al Uruba Road before heading back to the Metro Station” he continued.

391 offence tickets issued to Dubai Metro commuters till Oct 31st

2009-12-07T22:38:00.000-08:00

Rail Agency at Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has issued 391 offence tickets to metro users during 50 days of train operation, starting from the launch of service on 090909 till the end of October this year across 10 stations on the Red Line.

Within the framework of streamlining metro using procedures, 391 offences had been reported spanning all the 31 clauses of Metro Fines & Offences Code. Using public transport means, facilities and services or entering/exiting fare zones without paying the prescribed fare attracted 170 offences, followed by eating & drinking in prohibited areas which was responsible for 77 offences, using invalid card (57 offences), placing feet at the seats (19 offences), and failure to present the unified card on demand; which accounted for 13 offences.

Rail Agency aims at streamlining metro mobility and deterring those individuals who cause riots and sabotage or tamper with the stations and metro so as to uphold the integrity of public properties and maintain this iconic masterpiece safe & clean to live up to its billing as the latest means of mobility across Dubai.

Construction works in 19 stations on Dubai Metro Red Line completed, operation to start in Feb 2010

2009-11-15T22:29:00.000-08:00

Al Tayer briefed on work progress at Command & Control Centre of Rail Systems.

Al Tayer: Completion of electromechanical works hits 80-97%

H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) revealed that all construction works on the 19 stations on the Red Line of Dubai Metro have been completed, and that electromechanical works in the said stations range from 80 to 97%, adding that RTA is all set to phase out the opening of the stations in February 2010.

The announcement was made during an inspection visit made by Al Tayer that included the Command & Control Center at Rashidiya, which is one of the superior and most sophisticated control centers in the Middle East. Scheduled for inauguration in February 2010, the Center will enable full control of the daily operation of the metro service on both the Red and Green Lines.
The Center will be a hub for controlling, supervising and monitoring train movement and related systems through monitoring the performance of automated systems that govern the movement of trains, as well as the functioning of telecommunication systems, electrical transformers, and power feeders to both the rolling stock and the metro stations. It will also enable supervision of safety systems such as fire extinguishing and firefighting services, ventilation systems of tunnels, stations and trains, train air-conditioning systems as well as the safety of doors, brakes and engines on each train separately. The Center also provides a means of communication with train passengers through on board communications system fitted in the carriages and control room to be used in emergency conditions.

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer then inspected Emirates Station, where electromechanical works completion rate has hit 90%. H.E. directed that work should commence expeditiously on construction of roads, bus stations and landscaping in the area surrounding the station. Continuing his tour, Al Tayer then visited the station of Terminal 1 of Dubai International Airport, the construction of which is funded by Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, according to an agreement signed in this regard between the RTA and Dubai Civil Aviation Authority. The Station, together with Terminal 3 Station, is considered a key station on the Red Line that serves a huge portion of passenger traffic from and to Dubai International Airport.

H.E. Chairman of the Board and Executive Director continued his inspection tour by visiting GGICO Metro Station at Garhoud area which serves a large number of schools in the area. Electrical and mechanical works completion is nearing 88% in the station. Then, Al Tayer inspected work progress at Karama Metro Station where electromechanical works completed have reached an advanced stage exceeding 95%.

H.E. Mattar Al Tayer then inspected Dubai World Trade Center Station where electrical and mechanical works have been completed. Pilot technical testing of the station is underway to ascertain its preparedness for operation. His Excellency directed work to be commenced immediately on the provision of sufficient parking for buses and taxis to serve the station users including those commuters who visit Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre which hosts over 60 international exhibitions annually spanning a wide range of sectors.

His Excellency also inspected work progress in Emirates Towers Metro Station in which completion rate is as high as 95%. Final touches are now being made on the station in preparation for the technical trial run. He also inspected work progress at Burj Dubai Station, which serves Burj Dubai; the world’s tallest building constructed in the heart of the most stunning structures on earth. Built as part of mixed use estate development in the Emirate, Burj Dubai comprises Dubai Mall, the largest shopping centre in the world, the “Old Town” and residential towers overlooking a man-made lake constructed as part of the project with a central “dancing fountain” considered to be the tallest and most beautiful of its kind in the world. Burj Dubai Station will be connected with passenger transport bus service from the Station to the Burj Dubai area and back.

H.E. Chairman of the Board and Executive Director continued his tour by inspecting work progress at the Al Qouz and Dubai Marina Stations, in which electromechanical works completion rate is 85%. He concluded his tour by inspecting Ibn Battuta Station with electromechanical works completion reaching 95%. He was briefed on the bus service provided by RTA Public Transport Agency to transport passengers from Ibn Battuta Mall to Nakheel Harbour & Tower Station and back. Regular service is provided for passengers shuttling between the station and the Mall.

Dubai the first MENA city entered in Google Maps – RTA

2009-10-19T02:12:00.000-07:00

Among more than 50 cities worldwide

IT Department at Corporate Technical Support Services Sector of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) announced that Dubai has become the first city across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) regions to enter its public transport network in the digital space know as Google Maps. The new feature enables public bus users, including residents, visitors and tourists in the emirate, to plan their daily travels in advance through this technology; which is easy to use and accessible to all internet users 24 hours a day.
Abdullah Al Madani the CEO of Corporate Technical Support Services Sector, said “The initiative of uploading various transport information on Google Maps is a co-service intended to enhance “Journey Planner” initiative know, as “Wojhati” launched by Public Transport Agency in the first quarter of this year. The new initiative will definitely enable a large portion of potential users across the globe to gain access to the public transport network in the emirate of Dubai”
“This technology aims at assisting public transport users in Dubai in establishing the optimum mobility method, and enlists the available public bus routes options depending on the starting point, destinations and travel times. The service also enables both residents & visitors to inquire about the timing of bus schedules and routes through checking them on Google Maps. In this sense, Dubai becomes one of more than 50 cosmopolitan cities to use this technology such as London, Paris, New York, and Zurich with sophisticated public transport networks across the globe.
“Whether the user wishes to book an hotel or restaurant, he or she can activate the display of transportation charts on Google Maps to know the nearest bus route. This service also enables the user to move between destinations on Google Maps website, or search a particular destination; where the service will identify and display the best travel means together with bus routes & schedules in a smooth format” added Al Madani in a final remark.
For his part Wael Ghonim, Google’s Regional Product & Marketing Manager said: “Uploading Dubai transport network is the first initiative of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa. We are extremely happy to see Google Maps used in a way that provides useful information for users in the emirate of Dubai. Displaying the transit details on Google Maps reflects our vision to offer users the information that help them in their daily life. The ability to track the best route for your daily travels over the PC or mobile phone is a priceless tool for users all over the emirate of Dubai”.
To access the details of Dubai public transport through Google Maps, please click this link (http://maps.google.com/) and start searching for the emirate of Dubai.

Win @ GITEX 2009 with RTA

2009-10-15T04:08:00.000-07:00

RTA is participating in GITEX 2009 and we are offering 5 Blackberries as prizes during the 5 days of GITEX 2009.

Give the right answer to the bellow question and enter the raffle draw to win a blackberry daily.

Answers must be delivered to RTA stand B9-10 at Sheikh Rashid Hall

Winners will be notified by phone. Prize ceremony will be held at the RTA head quarters

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see you at GITEX " RTA stand B9-" if you make it.

Number plate auction proceeds in Dubai hit AED15m

2009-10-10T22:04:00.000-07:00

Plate (I 44) tops the sale, fetches AED2.3m

Dubai Vehicle licensing plate (I 44) was sold for 2.3 million dirham and topped the list of distinguished number plates offered in Auction 64 held on October 3 by Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) at Al Mina Hall, Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai.

The auction was extremely populous as the total attendance exceeded 400 and the hall was full of potential bidders.

“The total proceeds of the Auction reached 15,359,000 dirham led by the number plate (I 44) which was sold for 2.3 million dirham, followed by (E 17) sold for 2.1 million dirham, and (G 1111) which fetched 1.1 million dirham.

“91 numbers have been sold in the Auction including 2 two-digit numbers (I 17) and (E 44), 19 three-digit numbers, 33 four-digit numbers and 37 five-digit numbers. Numbers offered comprised five categories (I, E, F, H and G); with 5 numbers offered under each of I & E category, but the majority of numbers offered were under F category (52 plates), followed by H category (16 plates) and G category (13 plates).

Dubai Metro

2009-09-13T01:59:00.000-07:00

Dubai Metro operations begin on 09/09/09 with 10 stations on the Red Line

2009-09-02T01:29:00.000-07:00

Mattar Al Tayer during the press conference to announce the details of Dubai Metro operation

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will officially launch Dubai Metro on 09/09/2009, starting with 10 key stations on the Red Line, namely: Rashidiya, Terminal 3 (Dubai International Airport), City Center, Al Rigga, Union, Khalid bin Al Waleed, Jafliah, Financial Center, Mall of the Emirates, and Nakheel Harbour & Tower. The remaining stations on the Red Line will be opened in phases over the next few months.

H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board & Executive Director of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), elaborated on Dubai Metro operations by saying: “During the holy month of Ramadan Dubai Metro service will run from Saturday to Thursday from 06.00 am up to 12.00 am (midnight), while on Friday the metro service will start from 02.00 pm to 12.00 am (midnight). After Ramadan the Metro service will run from Saturday to Thursday from 06.00 am up to 11.00 pm, while on Friday the metro service will start from 02.00 pm to 12.00 am (midnight).

“Dubai Metro service is set to run at 10 minutes headway at a rate of 6 trains per hour with an intake of 3858 passengers per hour per direction"

Finally, Al Tayer said that the fare structure of mass transport systems in Dubai was designed to be affordable and said: “The metro fare is among the cheapest worldwide. For instance the fare of the trip from Rashidiya up to Jebel Ali is DHS 5.80 only. More than 700 Feeder Buses have been deployed to serve these stations on well planned and coordinated routes. These buses will have route numbers beginning with the letter F.

RTA exempted children below 5 years from paying mobility fare

2009-08-12T20:10:00.000-07:00

Roads and Transport Authority exempted children below 5 years of age from paying mobility fare on public transport modes in Dubai, including Dubai Metro, provided they are in possession of Children Nol Card obtainable from the RTA. Moreover, RTA also exempted children whose height is less than 90 cm from travel fares in all modes of public transport, and they won’t need to be issued with Children Nol Card either.

RTA has also set a concessionary fare for seniors, as well as school and college students. The applicable fare for these categories using the unified card is fixed at 90 fils in short trips not exceeding 3 km, 1.15 dirham for traveling within a single fare zone, 2.05 dirham for travelling within two fare zones, and 2.90 dirham for travelling within 3 or more fare zones. The e-purse of a 30-day travel card is set as 200 dirham for seniors and 170 dirham for students.

RTA Helps Smokers Quit

2009-06-27T21:00:00.000-07:00

Following the huge results made by Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) in safety and health education at all levels, Human Resources & Development Dep’t at RTA Corporate Support Services Sector has recently organized a day to combat smoking and treat smokers in association with the Ministry of Health and Dubai Healthcare City. The event, which aimed at helping smokers quit this lethal habit, is part of a campaign witnessing participation of several public & private entities across the UAE with the aim of turning up 10 thousand pledges to quit smoking and refrain from using any sort of tobacco in the UAE.
“The awareness day, which covered delivering educative, medical, and health information as well as guidance to RTA employees about the importance of quitting smoking, spanned three locations across the RTA. Events of the campaign kicked off from RTA Head Office at Umm Ramool after which it moved out to Silicon Oasis and to end up at Public Transport Agency” said Kawthar Kazim, Director of Human Resources & Development Dep’t.