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Driver relief as RTA sets Garhoud Bridge opening date
Transportation
The colossal 14-lane 'superbridge' is scheduled to open by March next year.
Salik impacts car rental
Travel & Hospitality
Car rental companies in the UAE have taken steps to cover the administrative costs of implementing and maintaining Salik across their fleets, but remain unsure of the real impact on their bottom line.
The road ahead
Transportation
Has the Salik road toll in Dubai really been the big success story that authorities are claiming it to be?
The Floating Bridge mystery
Transportation
Dubai's RTA refuses to comment on why motorists were not warned of closure.
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RTA silent on huge Salik expansion
Dubai transport authority remains tight-lipped over report it is planning phase two of road toll scheme.
Driver relief as RTA sets Garhoud Bridge opening date
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Why sharing is caring for the environment
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Dubai residents could soon be able to make Salik topup payments using their mobile phones, Dubai e-Government and Etisalat revealed yesterday.
Dubai's traffic problems return
With summer breaks over and school term starting, roads are packed once again and Salik is being put to the test.
Small toll from Salik for Dubai’s hoteliers
Dubai hoteliers are reporting that the introduction of Salik road tolls on Sheikh Zayed Road has not had an overly negative effect on business.
Toll boosts business at Dubai Festival City’s retail outlets
Dubai's new Salik road toll system has yielded positive benefits for Dubai Festival City (DFC).
Changed your mind about Salik?
Each week Arabian Business invites you to have your say on popular issue.
Car rental companies in the UAE have taken steps to cover the administrative costs of implementing and maintaining Salik across their fleets, but remain unsure of the real impact on their bottom line.
Dubai is idolised by outsiders, yet media here is often scathing. Rashid Galadari asks if it is really so bad?
Has the Salik road toll in Dubai really been the big success story that authorities are claiming it to be?
The complete guide to the cost of motoring - from buying to car insurance to the new road toll.
Dubai's RTA refuses to comment on why motorists were not warned of closure.
Salik delivers a smaller Dubai
The Dubai road toll is 'shrinking' Dubai, and helping to link up the city's communities.
Christopher Sell pays a visit to Downtown Jebel Ali to see how Dubai's boundaries continue to expand.
Dubai's new projects to ease traffic
A floating bridge, waterbuses and commuter bus service are set to help the emirate reduce road congestion.
Festival City sees rise in footfall
Changes to infrastructure help Dubai Festival City boost visitor numbers.
Drivers have had mixed views on Dubai's road toll scheme since its launch. Read what some of our readers had to say.
Drivers complain of faults in Salik system
The road toll has come under more criticism, this time for problems with SMS service, website and support hotline.
With the new Salik road toll on Sheikh Zayed Road (SZR), many hoteliers are fearing the extra costs.
Dubai's new bridge to float next week
The new Floating Bridge - set to provide an alternative route across Dubai Creek - will be open to drivers next week.
A week after its launch, Dubai's Salik road toll is still subject to furious debate.
Roads body denies climbdown on toll
Dubai's RTA has ruled out an evening waiver on 'Salik', at odds to comments from other agencies.
Traffic heavy as 'Salik' takes its toll
Road charge is causing traffic jams; Dubai is named the region's most congested city.
Rental firms to profit from Dubai road toll
Hire car companies will charge up to 25% extra as part of the controversial 'Salik' scheme.
Public slams Dubai road toll scheme
Online petitions call for 'Salik' to be scrapped; RTA issues additional tags as vendors run out.
Dubai road toll sums don't add up
Figures suggest that motorists will spend over Dhs16 per day on Salik.
Confusion over Dubai road toll date
6pm update: Media report says the controversial scheme may be delayed, but RTA insists on a launch on July 1st.
Rental firms bear brunt of Salik
Car rental companies will bear the cost of the road toll with tags for short term customers.