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Dubai: Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Al Futtaim Automotive have signed a new agreement to promote environmentally friendly vehicles. A partnership agreement was signed to deploy 360 eco-friendly vehicles as part of the World Public Transport Summit held in Barcelona. The aim is to deploy electric buses and a variety of hybrid cars for use at major conferences and events in the emirate over the next three years.

RTA to convert public buses to 100 percent electric and hydrogen vehicles by 2050 and taxis by 2040 The action is in accordance with the vision of The new fleet also includes Volvo model buses with smart technologies. The bus will also have special facilities for determined passengers. State-of-the-art systems will also be fitted to provide the driver with comprehensive information about the route. The deal also includes three types of electric cars with different driving ranges that offer excellent safety features and impressive mileage.

UAE to reduce carbon emissions by 2050 in line with Dubai Economic Agenda D33 The partnership agreement is to support the efforts of RTA. Chairman Mattar Al Tayer said. D33 aims to transform the emirate into one of the best urban economies in the world with the collaboration of the private sector.

Dubai: UAE’s Global Village will open earlier this year. The 28th season of Global Village will open on October 18 and run until April 28 next year. More than 90 lakh people visited the last season of Global Village.

It is customary to close the Global Village every year during the hot summer. With the onset of winter, the flow of tourists to the country will increase.

Taking that into account, the Global Village will work every season. The uniqueness of this global village is that you can experience different cultures of the world under one roof. Last season there were pavilions of 27 countries including Qatar and Oman.

Expats preparing for excursion

Dubai: There may be a six-day holiday for this year’s Sacrifice Festival. According to astrology, the holiday will be from 27th to 30th of this month.

Saturday and Sunday weekend leave is also available for six days.

Expatriates are preparing for travel as they are almost certain to get a long holiday. Demand for group tours and holiday packages is 47 per cent higher than last Eid and 37 per cent higher than Eid 2022, according to online travel agency Muzaffir.com.

There are also those planning to travel to the UK, Russia, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. UK on arrival visa facility. According to online travel agencies, there is more demand for travel. At the same time, the price of air tickets has skyrocketed with the coming of the Sacrifice holiday followed by the school summer vacation.

Abu Dhabi: UAE Abu Dhabi, the capital city, won two international awards. Livcom Committee,

The award was given jointly by the United Nations International Institute on Aging-Malta and the American University of Malta.

Abu Dhabi won gold in the Dynamic Communities category. The Abu Dhabi Corniche Parks and Gardens project also received silver. The award was announced at a ceremony held in the Republic of Malta on Friday.

Abu Dhabi City Municipality Director – General Saif Badr Al Qubaisi said that he is proud of the international awards received by the emirate.

2401 licenses were renewed last year

Sharjah:Sharjah’s economy is on the path of growth through the industrial sector. The emirate has achieved more growth in the construction sector. Invest in Sharjah (FDI) officials informed this by participating in the second annual Emirates Economic Conference. The economic conference was organized in Sharjah in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Advanced Technology, ADNOC and Abu Dhabi Department of Technology.

Last year, 2401 industrial licenses were renewed in Sharjah. An annual increase of seven percent was recorded in license renewals. Sharjah’s construction sector contributes 16.7 percent of GDP. The fact that 35 percent of the UAE’s construction industry is in Sharjah proves the emirate’s progress in this field.

There are 33 industrial zones and six free zones operating in Sharjah. FDI says Sharjah is already making great strides in three-dimensional printing technologies, industrial automation, robotics and drones. Evaluation of the office.

Sharjah has more than one port in the Arabian Gulf. Diversified industries like petrochemical, plastic, metal, textile, printing, packaging, food processing are on the path of growth. Innovative manufacturing sectors are also starting in Sharjah. The conference explained the positive prospects of industrial investment in the emirate. Sharjah FDI should be part of the overall economic growth of the country by opening up new opportunities for investors. Office reminded. GCC The CEO of ‘Invest in Sharjah’ said that the aim of the authorities is to ensure the leading representation of Sharjah throughout the market. Muhammad Juma Al Mushraq explained in the conference.