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Two newly designed abras to start trial run
02 July 08, UAE Interact

Local and global firms rush into lend brand names
01 July 08, Gulf News

Dubai-Sharjah motorists can use partly-opened Al Nahda Bridge
30 Jun 08, Khaleej Times

Metro will transform Dubai's communities
27 Jun 08, Gulf News

Flat fare system for public buses
25 Jun 08, Emirates Business 24/7

Dh25m Sharjah traffic project aims to ease road congestion
25 Jun 08, Gulf News

Ras Al Khaimah plans to start bus services
25 Jun 08, Gulf News

RTA launches Night bus service to Sharjah
22 Jun 08, Gulf News

RTA completes key road project
19 Jun 08, Zawya

390 AC bus stops to be set up in Sharjah soon
19 Jun 08, Zawya

RTA to officially test Dubai Metro this Sept 2008
18 Jun 08, AME Info

535 piers to support Green Line of Metro
17 Jun 08, Zawya

RTA promises more roads
16 Jun 08, AME Info

RTA to finish Dh5bn projects by end of year
16 Jun 08, Emirates Business 24/7

Saudi Transport Minister signs deals for highways in 8 regions
15 Jun 08, MENAFN

GCC railway on track to offer cheaper travel for all
13 Jun 08, Emirates Business 24/7

US minister lauds RTA plan
3 Jun 08k, Khaleej Times

Staff buses may get exemption from Salik
3 Jun 08, Khaleej Times

RTA staff sign up to reduce congestion
3 Jun 08, Emirates Business 24/7

Oman plans rail link feasibility study
2 Jun 08, Gulf News

Jordan: Airport road expansion work expected to start early August
2 Jun 08, Zawya

Bridge project to cost US$200billion
2 Jun 08, The National

Dubai lifts UAE to top Arab non-oil trade hub
2 Jun 08, Emirates Business 24/7

RTA Awards a Dh575m Contract of the 1st Stage of Al Khail Rd Improvement
1 Jun 08, Zawya

Al Khail road roundabouts to be changed into interchanges
1 Jun 08, Gulf News

New bus routes link International City
30 May 08, Gulf News

Metro will cater for those with special needs
29 May 08, The National

Dh15.5bn Dubai Metro on track for 2009
29 May 08, The National

Dubai Maritime City one year ahead of schedule
28 May 08, Emirates Business 24/7

RTA launches new phase of Salik
27 May 08, Arabian Business

Dubai-Abu Dhabi high speed rail link on cards
26 May 08, Arabian Business

Transport master plan for Abu Dhabi next year
26 May 08, Khaleej Times

Abu Dhabi unveils transport master plan
26 May 08, Arabian Business

RTA earmarks US$54.5million for beautification projects in 08
25 May 08, Arabian Business

Transport options need to match growth
25 May 08, The National

Abu Dhabi to privatise transport network
25 May 08, The National

Sharjah city bus service takes new route of progress
23 May 08, Gulf News

Sharjah buses will hit road from tomorrow
22 May 08, Khaleej Times

Kuwait: Road project estimated at KD25million
21 May 08, Zawya

Transport committee to study road woes
20 May 08, The National

RTA joins hands with private sector to beat traffic
20 May 08, Emirates Business 24/7

Multi storeyed parking: Capital okays 17 sites
19 May 08, Khaleej Times

Plan for UAE rail network reaches its final phase
19 May 08 Emirates Business 24/7

Lighting the way
19 May 08, Arabian Business

RTA brings in 43 MAN buses
17 May 08, Khaleej Times

UAE in need of best transport network
15 May 08, Trade Arabia

19 more pedestrian bridges by year end
15 May 08, Khaleej Times

UAE railway network plans in final stages
15 May 08, Khaleej Times

Work on Dibba-Masafi highway to start soon
15 May 08, Khaleej Times

3 substations to power Dubai Metro
13 May 08, Trade Arabia

Metro's first concrete run expected this week
13 May 08, Khaleej Times

Pre paid parking from May 25th
12 May 08, Khaleej Times

Test run of the Dubai Metro begins
12 May 08, Gulf News

Abu Dhabi to build metro rail system
10 May 08, Gulf News

Dubai Metro's demo run creates a stir in city
08 May 08, Khaleej Times

Two more coaches added to first metro train on Shaikh Zayed Road test track
06 May 08, Gulf News

Abu Dhabi to get Metro within seven years
06 May 08, Arabian Business

Laser operated speed radars on Abu Dhabi roads soon
06 May 08, Khaleej Times

Al Nahda-Beirut Road interchange project to be opened next month
05 May 08, Emirates Business 24/7

Al Ain will expand road to Dubai
05 May 08, Gulf News

Al Nahda-Beirut Road Interchange project work steady
05 May 08, Khaleej Times

25 buses to operate on three routes in Sharjah
05 May 08, Gulf News

Parallel Roads project enters Dh1.8bn phase
04 May 08, Gulf News

Several RAK road projects drafted
04 May 08, Khaleej Times

Drivers to get traffic updates via phone
03 May 08, The National

Dh4million tram project to make commuting easy in new Dubai developments
29 Apr 08, Gulf News

Railway to ease road congestion
28 Apr 08, The National

Jack Welch impressed by Abu Dhabi tourism developments
28 Apr 08, Khaleej Times

Dubai Metro rolls into town
28 Apr 08, Arabian Business

New Al Quds bridge will open soon
27 Apr 08, Gulf News

New water bus service launched
26 Apr 08, Gulf News

Single Water Bus trip for 3 stations
26 Apr 08, Khaleej Times

Adnec 'capital gate' project on track
26 Apr 08,Trade Arabia

Dubai's Dh500m tram network unveiled
24 Apr 08, The National

136mn tram system to link Downtown Burj Dubai
24 Apr 08, Arabian Business

Sharjah eyes its own metro
22 Apr 08, Khaleej Times

Sharjah to operate city bus service from next month
21 Apr 08, Gulf News

Saadiyat Bridge construction on course
20 Apr 08, Gulf News

Tourism sector to grow to $3tr in 20 years
20 Apr 08, Gulf News

Abu Dhabi to woo foreign investment
19 Apr 08, Arabian Business

Abu Dhabi emerging centre of economic power
15 Apr 08, Arabian Business

Urgent need for more hotel rooms in Abu Dhabi
15 Apr 08, Emirates Business 24/7

Firms queue up for Metro ads
14 Apr 08, Emirates Business 24/7

47 air conditioned bus shelters in Dubai open to public
14 Apr 08, Gulf News

Oman unveils plans to establish rail project
14 Apr 08, Khaleej Times

Over 250 companies express interest in the Metro Naming Rights project
14 Apr 08, Arabian Business

Oman considering first rail link
13 Apr 08, Arabian Business

Sharjah plans joint venture to ease congestion
13 Apr 08, Emirates Business 24/7

RTA approves phase 5 of widening Jebel Ali Al Hebab Road costing Dhs113m
12 Apr 08, Arabian Business

UAE 50 air conditioned bus shelters to open next week
10 Apr 08, Khaleej Times

Rapid growth encompasses Abu Dhabi economic sectors and urban development
7 Apr 08, AME

Depa JV wins Metro Contract
6 Apr 08, Arabian Business

Oman RO 106m roads lighting projects underway
6 Apr 08, Zawya

RTA to increase parking fees and fines
6 Apr 08, Arabian Business

UAE economic growth among highest in world
6 Apr 08, Emirates Business 247

Dubai Metro Red Line to start operations next year
5 Apr 08, Gulf News

Istithmar to geographically diversify its investments
3 Apr 08, Emirates Business

New road works to start at Al Diyafah intersection
2 Apr 08, Gulf News

Dh 20bn road projects underway in capital
1 Apr 08, Emirates Business 247

RTA could operate GCC rail projects
1 Apr 08, Emirates Business 24/7

Value of Gulf projects surges past 2tn report
31 Mar 08, Arabian Business

Dubai to splash $14.3 bn on transport network
31 Mar 08, Arabian Business

Dh 768bn Abu Dhabi projects so far in 2008
27 Mar 08, Emirates Business

RTA Takes On Dubai Love Affair
26 March 08, Arabian Business

Abu Dhabi ushers in paid parking
25 Mar 08, Arabian Business

RTA awards 10- year Metro deal
24 Mar 08, Arabian Business

Work on tunnel tracks proceeds steadily
16 Mar 08, Gulf News

New Al Garhoud Bridge open for business
16 Mar 08, Arabian Business

Tenders for $4bn Saudi-Egypt causeway this year
01 March 08, Arabian Business

5bn Saudi Railway Deal
28 Feb 08, Arabian Business

Dh30m water taxi service to ride the waves next year
27 Feb 08, Gulf News

Main Power Supply Station Constructed, 55% of Jebel Ali Depot Completed, Says Al Tayer in an Inspection Tour of Dubai Metro
23 Feb 08, Zawya

Dubai to start tram services next year
22 Feb 08, Trade Arabia

Stunning images of Dubai bridge released
20 Feb 08, Arabian Business

New causeway to boost traffic capacity
18 Feb 08, Bahrain Tribune

Yemen, GCC discuss Gulf Railway Project
18 FEB 08, Zawya

RTA plans 90 pedestrian bridges by 2010
18 FEB 08, Khaleej Times

Intelligent Traffic System to cover all Dubai roads
18 FEB 08, Khaleej Times

First power supply system for Dubai Metro energised
18 FEB 08, Khaleej Times

Around 300 road radars to be installed in Dubai
18 FEB 08, Khaleej Times

Egypt plans $16bn transport investment
12 Feb 08, Trade Arabia

RTA awards contracts of two roads parallel to Sh. Zayed Rd, costing Dh1.4 b
06 Feb 08, Zawya

Building roads won't solve Dubai's traffic crisis
03 Feb 08, Arabian Business

Metro to run from 5am to 12.30am
03 Feb 08, Gulf News

Mohammad tours the Dubai Metro
03 Feb 08, Gulf News 

Parallel roads set to ease congestion
03 Feb 08, Gulf News

Dubai to build world's largest bridge
31 Jan 08. Arabian Business 

ESWCA lauds UAE's progress on transport sector
31 Jan 08, WAM
 
RTA invites bids to boost bus fleet
31 Jan 08, Arabian Business 
 
RTA has no immediate plans to extend Salik to other roads
31 Jan 08, Zawya
 
RAK to splash $800mn on road, sewage
31 Jan 08, Arabian Business

Work in progress on Haj bridge project
31 Jan 08, Gulf News 
 
Dh3b arch bridge will be sixth
29 Jan 08, Gulf News

RTA invites bids to boost bus fleet
22 Jan 08, Arabian Business

Russian Railways win Saudi deal

22 Jan 08, Arabian Business
 
More lanes open on Garhoud Bridge
21 Jan 08, Khaleej Times 
 
RTA vehicles to have bus stop alert system
21 Jan 08, Khaleej Times
 
RTA announces tender for new buses
21 Jan 08, Trade Arabia

Three more intersections in Sharjah
21 Jan 08, Khaleej Times

Qatar unveils Metro plans
20 Jan 08, Arabian Business

RTA ties up with Emirates Transport
19 Jan 08, Trade Arabia

Private firms to run new taxis
17 Jan 08, Bahrain Tribune

UK Railway Experts in Saudi to Tap Market
17 Jan 08, Arab News

Tunnelling work for Dubai Metro Red Line completed
15 Jan 08, Khaleej Times
 
Dubai Metro trial run smooth: RTA
13 Jan 08, Trade Arabia
 
Dubai to introduce four new bus lines
12 Jan 08, Trade Arabia
 
Dubai Metro construction in full swing
09 Jan 08, Trade Arabia
 
RTA reviews marine transport safety
08 Jan 08, Trade Arabia
 
Metro will only serve Dubai residents and visitors
07 Jan 08, Gulf News
 
RTA delegation visits Hong Kong MTR
06 Jan 08, Trade Arabia

Saudi Arabia - 9 Bridges for SR470mn
03 Jan 08, Zawya

Iran - Railways will be modernised
01 Jan 08, Zawya

Lighting on 2,288km of roads being improved
15 Dec 07, Khaleej Times

Sharjah Rail on track
14 Dec 07, Emirates Business

Sharjah considers it own Salik
13 Dec 07, Emirates Business

Dubai traffic woes inflict losses of Dh4.6b a year
13 December, Arabian Business

Dubai Metro to expand to six routes
12 Dec 07, Emirates Business

New Garhoud bridge ready to debut
12 Dec 07, Arabian Business

RTA announces new transport initiatives for Dubai at Gulf Traffic 2007
10 Dec 07, Arabia PR

Authority awards road contracts worth Dh205m
05 Dec 07, Gulf News

Work on Al Sufouh tram on track for January start
27 Nov 07, Gulf News

Dh1.8billion to develop a water transport network
26 Nov 07, Gulf News

Dubai spending Dh80bn on mass transport
26 Nov 07, Gulf News

Two more lines will join Metro network by 2015
25 Nov 07, Gulf News

RTA to add over 3,500 buses on Dubai roads
25 Nov 07, Gulf News

Sharjah embarks on internal road projects worth Dh117m
07 Nov 07, Gulf News

Dubai RTA undertakes $6.8bn projects
06 Nov 07, Trade Arabia

Metro test will take 13 months
06 Nov 07, Gulf News

Public transport is the answer
28 Oct 07, Gulf News

Sharjah roadworks will take three years for completion
28 Oct 07, Gulf News

Dubai Metro Viaduct Construction Progresses
25 Oct 07, Zawya

RTA proceeds with bypass road project
15 Oct 07, Trade Arabia

Dubai wants private firms to clear traffic jams
15 Oct 07, Arabian Business

Dubai Taxi goes in for full service
09 Oct 07, Arabian Business

Work on Metro's Green Line on the right track
08 Oct 07, Khaleej Times

Bahrain approves $488m highway project
08 Oct 07, Trade Arabia

815 AC bus stations to come up in three phases
06 Oct 07, Khaleej Times

Parking fee payment through SMS shortly
04 Oct 07, Khaleej Times

Flexible work hours plan targets traffic crisis
04 Oct 07, Arabian Business

Jeddah Municipality undertakes Dh1.1b worth projects
03 Oct 07, Khaleej Times

New Garhoud bridge to be opened by mid-December with eight lanes
02 Oct 07, Gulf News

Mohammed briefed on new RTA projects
30 Sept 07, Khaleej Times

1,200 buses on Dubai roads by 2008
29 Sept 07, Khaleej Times

Garhoud bridge will handle 16,000 vehicles an hour
25 Sept 07, Gulf News

Dubai Metro's first two trains to be ready this month
18 Sept 07, Khaleej Times

Paid parking system in Ajman soon
18 Sept 07, Khaleej Times

RTA to launch new bus routes soon
17 Sept 07, Khaleej Times

Dubai transport authority's million dirham opportunity
13 Sept 07, Arabian Business

New boring machine for Metro Green Line tunnel
13 Sept 07, Khaleej Times

New bridge to ease congestion
13 Sept 07, Gulf News

Waterbuses may replace abras on major routes
09 Sept 07, Khaleej Times

Location of sixth Dubai Creek crossing revealed
01 Sept 07, Arabian Business

Oman: Six new bridges planned on Seeb corniche road
01 Sept 07, Zawya

800 AC bus shelters by next year
31 Aug 07, Khaleej Times

Qatar: Traffic Dept to launch campaign on new law during Ramadan
29 Aug 07, Zawya

Iran: Rail System Development Underlined
26 Aug 07, Zawya
 
Eco-friendly public transport on way
26 Aug 07, Gulf News
 
Secondary system to support Dubai Metro
26 Aug 07, Khaleej Times

UAE: Waterbus yet to lure abra passengers
23 Aug 07, Zawya

Radars installed on Business Bay bridge
22 Aug 07, Gulf News

UAE: RTA to link all modes of transport
20 Aug 07, Gulf News

RTA reveals road safety plans
20 Aug 07, Arabian Business

Diversions drive motorists round the bend
19 Aug 07, Gulf News

Eight new traffic cameras to be installed
19 Aug 07, Gulf News

RTA provides free Shuttle Service between the Sides of Sh.Zayed Rd
13 Aug 07, RTA

First Metro train delivery
13 Aug 07, Gulf News

Construction on the Green Line progresses
10 Aug 07, Zawya

Ashghal completes University Road beautification
08 Aug 07, The Peninsula

Dubai water bus to sail August 16
06 Aug 07, Arabian Business

Sharjah to get 20 new speed detection radars
06 Aug 07, Khaleej Times

Gulf railway network under study
05 Aug 07, Trade Arabia

Grand railway network project for GCC mooted
05 Aug 07, Khaleej Times

Two new bridges by October in Ajman
04 Aug 07, Khaleej Times

Plans for bridge across Doha Bay
04 Aug 07, Arabian Business
 
The Road Ahead
02 Aug 07, Arabian Business
 
On the fast track
02 Aug 07, Arabian Business 

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