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Thursday, 26 November 2009
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Friday, 23 October 2009

US team invited to probe Sharjah plane crash

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US plane maker Boeing confirms involvement in cargo plane crash that killed six people.

Thursday, 22 October 2009

Gulf Air union says sit-in planned over pay hikes

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Union calls on members to join protest over pay increases to senior staff.

Wednesday, 21 October 2009

Sharjah crash pilot saved lives on ground

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Eye witnesses describe how the plane lurched to avoid populated areas before crashing.

Watch footage of Sharjah plane crash

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Watch video footage from the scene of the plane crash near Sharjah Airport.

Six dead in Sharjah plane crash

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UPDATE 8: Sudan bound aircraft crashes near golf course shortly after take-off.

Over 40% support driving licence test for all expats

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Poll finds 41% think expats from the UK, Canada, should retake test to get UAE licence.

Doha mall set to introduce parking charges

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City Center says paid parking will begin later this year or early 2010 to ease congestion.

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

Abu Dhabi airport launches valet parking service

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Service costs AED40 for first hour and AED for each additional hour, airport operator says.

Saudi Arabia plans to build three 'airport cities'

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Aviation authority in talks with private firms about plans for Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam.

Abu Dhabi launches free roadside breakdown service

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New initiative set to start to prevent traffic snarl-ups during major sporting events.

Photo ID metro cards due soon to prevent ticket misuse

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A new personalised metro card for commuters will be available in few weeks.

Monday, 19 October 2009

Speed limit cushion set to drop for Dubai buses, taxis

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New rules to come in Nov, police aiming for 10% drop in serious accidents.

Dubai public transport first in ME on Google Maps

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Emirate is first in region to feature transport network to help users plan journey.

Sunday, 18 October 2009

Dubai returns to debt market for civil aviation bond

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Dubai Civil Aviation Authority in talks to refinance $1 billion debt that matures next month.

RTA may review Dubai Metro luggage limit

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Allowance could be looked at again if enough metro passengers complain.

Fines force taxi accidents down in Abu Dhabi

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Since launch of $140 penalty for drivers, accidents seen dropping by up to 20% - Saeed.

Saturday, 17 October 2009

flydubai takes delivery of new plane for Doha route

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Low cost carrier becomes one of the world's fastest growing start-up airlines.

Dubai building 6,000 bicycle parking spots

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Transport officials say they are planning thousands of cycle parking slots across the city.

Friday, 16 October 2009

Saudi Air to offer unit for IPO in Q3 2010

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Saudi carrier plans to privatise its maintenance unit in fourth quarter of 2010.

Thursday, 15 October 2009

New car registrations drop 42% in Dubai in H1

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Transport chiefs say 85,066 new vehicles on the road, compared to 147,033 in H1 2008.

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