Qatar likely to award $17bn projects this yearQatar is pushing ahead with its massive transport infrastructure programmes this year, with $17 billion worth of projects up for grabs, a report said. Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashga More… |
Strike by Indian unions hits transport, bankingMany Indian banks were closed and public transport disrupted on Wednesday because of a strike by trade unions protesting against high prices but the capital, New Delhi, and business centre, Mumbai, were mostly unaffected and fi More… |
Emirates NBD partners with RTAEmirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, said it has entered into apartnership with Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to test the new online vehicle mortgage release service. As per the deal, vehicle owners with auto lo More… |
Emirates NBD signs bus service contractEmirates NBD, a leading banking group in the region, has signed an agreement with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to facilitate the complimentary shuttle bus service which has been available for its employees since 2009. T More… |
Bahrain causeway truck crisis worsensTruck chaos near the King Fahad Causeway in Bahrain worsened yesterday as scores of frustrated drivers seeking entry into Saudi Arabia argued with Customs staff at the border, a report said. Som More… |
Saudi to spend $53bn from budget surplusThe transport infrastructure projects in major cities across Saudi Arabia will be allocated SR200 billion ($53.3 billion) from the budget surplus of 2012, said a report citing the country's finance minister. With this allocati More… |
Jordan IT firm wins ministry contractJordan-based software development company 01Tracks said it has supplied the Ministry of Transport with MenaTracks, a revolutionary application that will help the ministry to automatically track and address problems, requests and complaints via i More… |
CO2 reduction 'top priority for new ME projects'Qatar has huge potential to set a precedent in worldwide CO2 reduction, and that government support is crucial in developing the necessary frameworks, said an industry expert at the ongoing World Climate Summit in Doha. “CO2 More… |
3M Gulf to showcase at Gulf Traffic3M Gulf, a leader in R&D, will present its range of road safety solutions for complete traffic sign installation and program upgrades at the ongoing Gulf Traffic 2012, a top event for traffic, transport and road safety industries. More… |
Gulf Traffic to see key product launchesSeveral key product launches by local and international organisations from the road and transport sector are set to take place at Gulf Traffic, a major exhibition that is opening in Abu Dhabi tomorrow. The three day event running More… |








