The presentation was given by Abdelgader Elshabani, Transportation Planning Specialist, Planning Studies Section, Dubai Municipality.
The presentation, which saw key decision makers from the tourism industry and senior officials from the DTCM in attendance, focused on the progress being made on the AED 14.3 billion Dubai Light Rail project, the city's first rail system for public transportation. When completed, the two-line, 72-kilometer mass transit network will address the city's growing public transport needs.
The presentation was held as a part of DTCM's continuous endeavour to create awareness and promote the different facets of Dubai that go towards creating a comfortable and enjoyable experience for its visitors and residents. The presentation also covered the progress being made on several surface transport infrastructure projects such as the Fourth Interchange, Dubai Airport Tunnel and the new Traffic Management System for Dubai.
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Key tourism industry officials and decision makers updated on Dubai Light Rail project
- United Arab Emirates: Monday, January 31 - 2005 at 15:53
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The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) updated tourism industry officials on several infrastructure developments currently underway during a presentation held recently at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), Conference Hall.
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The DTCM, established in 1997, is the principal authority for planning and supervising the development of tourism and the commercial industry sector in Dubai. In order to make it the leading destination in the world, the DTCM undertakes comprehensive international promotional campaigns, on tourism and commercial opportunities. In addition to the headquarters in Dubai, DTCM has 14 overseas offices located in New York, Sydney, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Milan, Moscow, Mumbai, Paris, Stockholm, Tokyo and Zurich, all providing tourism and commercial information, and outstanding service to tourists and business visitors. DTCM is also the sole licensing body for hotels, hotel apartments, tour operators, tourist transport companies and travel agents. Its supervisory role covers all tourist, archaeological and heritage sites, tourism conferences and exhibitions, operation of tourist information services and licensing of tour guides.For further information, please contact:
Mohammed Abdul Mannan
Executive, Media Relations
Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
PO Box 594, Dubai, UAE
Tel:+97142010421
Fax: +971 4 223 0022
Orient Planet PR & Marketing Communications
PO Box 23345, Dubai, UAE
Tel :+97143988901
Fax : +971 4 3988941
Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorMonday, January 31 - 2005 at 15:53 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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