Dubai rulers try out new Sky Pods

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The new Sky Pods, an initiative by the Road and Transport Authority (RTA), was displayed on the sidelines of the ongoing World Government Summit.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, tested out the new pods on the second day of the ongoing summit.

The initiative is currently in its testing phase by the RTA in conjunction with Skyway Greentech Co.

 

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