Jordan mulls electric vehicles for public transit fleet

Jordanian environment ministry is considering the introduction of electric cars and buses to the... Read full article »
Jordan: Monday, January 21 - 2013 at 04:43

Dubai Metro to add three new lines

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced Dubai's rail network is to witness the... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, January 20 - 2013 at 04:32

Oman awards Hutchinson $130m port terminal contract

Oman's Port of Sohar has awarded Hong Kong's Hutchinson Whampoa a OR50m ($130m) contract to build... Read full article »
Oman: Sunday, January 20 - 2013 at 04:31

Qatar to launch work on three metro stations soon

Qatar is set to launch the construction of three metro rail stations in Msheireb, Al Rayyan and... Read full article »
Qatar: Sunday, January 20 - 2013 at 04:31

Egypt says railway network needs over $71m in upgrades

Egyptian transportation minister Hatem Abdel-Latif has said the country's old railway system... Read full article »
Egypt: Saturday, January 19 - 2013 at 01:54

Iranian ship flees detention in Sri Lanka

An Iranian-flagged cargo ship has fled Sri Lanka's waters after weeks of detention by its navy,... Read full article »
Iran: Saturday, January 19 - 2013 at 01:53

RTA plans two new Salik gates in Dubai

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to set up two more road tollgates... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, January 17 - 2013 at 04:49

Saudi Arabia allocates SR 1.89bn for Ports Authority budget

Saudi Ports Authority (SPA) has announced some SR1.89bn has been allocated to boost its budget in... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, January 17 - 2013 at 04:49

Dubai taxis now charging Salik fees

The Roads and Transport (RTA) has said taxis in Dubai have started charging a Dhs4 toll from... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, January 16 - 2013 at 07:25

Oman's PSC inks deal to operate Khasab port

Omani transport ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Port Services Corp (... Read full article »
Oman: Tuesday, January 15 - 2013 at 06:32

Beirut Port raises fees to fund expansion

The Lebanese Shipping Agents Syndicate (LSAS) and the Port of Beirut authority have approved a... Read full article »
Lebanon: Tuesday, January 15 - 2013 at 06:32

Kuwait to fund building key roads in Yemen

Yemen is set to receive $50m from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) to build... Read full article »
Yemen: Tuesday, January 15 - 2013 at 06:32

Dubai taxi reports higher revenues in 2012

The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has said Dubai Taxi Corp (DTC) has witnessed growth in its... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, January 15 - 2013 at 06:31

Qatar set to change traffic rules

Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has launched a national plan for road safety designed to... Read full article »
Qatar: Monday, January 14 - 2013 at 04:36

Sharjah to educate motorists on child safety

Sharjah Police has launched a campaign aimed at reducing the increasing number of car thefts in... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, January 14 - 2013 at 04:35