Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced it will add 3,268 new cabs to its Dubai Taxi fleet from 2016 to 2020. The five-year plan will bring the total number of taxis in the emirate to 12,765, an increase of about 34% from 2015. Officials say the move aims to meet future demand. In 2014, the RTA launched the Drivers Qualification Centre in Dubai, the first specialised smart centre for training taxi drivers.
UAE floating hospital in Egypt treats new patients from Gaza
The UAE floating hospital in Al Arish, Egypt has received five new patients from Gaza for medical treatment, as part of ongoing humanitarian efforts to support Palestinians.
UAE President thanks public for overcoming crisis with 'strength and resilience'
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, to discuss the positive reaction to the recent regional tensions.
UAE brokers Ukraine, Russia prisoner swap
The United Arab Emirates has mediated a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides releasing 175 detainees each, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday.
Zayed Sustainability Prize to fund every finalist in 2027
The Zayed Sustainability Prize is expanding its support for global sustainability projects, with all finalists in 2027 set to receive funding, organisers announced on Saturday.
UAE voted to host World Bank-IMF 2029 annual meetings: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced that the UAE has won the voting rights for the 2029 annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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