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UAE's roads and engineering mechanism wins global praise.

UAE has world's best roads, says WEF report

DUBAI, October 4, 2015

The UAE has topped the global rankings in the quality of roads for the year 2015-2016, according to the Global Competitiveness Report issued by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

The Quality of Roads Indicator in the report not only tackles standards of technical aspects in terms of implementing roads and engineering mechanisms, but also includes supporting standards for the economic development movement in terms of providing a supportive roads network for the international trade network in the country, reported the Emirati news agency Wam.

The quality of roads pillar features the railroad, port and air transport infrastructure, it stated.

The win came as a result of the sophisticated infrastructure projects in the country aimed at achieving the UAE 2021 vision, and which are in line with the international standards adopted by the country to become one of the best countries in the world, said the report, citing a senior minister.

Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Public Works, hailed the UAE leadership's support that makes it possible to achieve the best for the UAE citizens and expatriate residents.

He also stressed that the trophy was a result of the efforts exerted by the UAE under the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Dr Al Nuaimi said the ministry and other competent authorities, which have been following eco-friendly methods, will continue their efforts to accomplish the UAE Vision 2021 launched by Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to promote the country's stature to be among the best countries globally.

Other honours the UAE has also won included the International Road Federation's Award for Asset Preservation & Maintenance Management, the report added.




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