Transport

More than 33 million ride Dubai's Metro in three months

Latest Metro usage figures show station near Deira City Centre is currently the most popular as Mall of Emirates station loses its crown as busiest. Read Article More than 33 million ride Dubai's Metro in three months

Red light jumpers account for 11 per cent of traffic crashes in Abu Dhabi

Drivers jumping red lights were responsible for 11 per cent of crashes across Abu Dhabi emirate in the first quarter of this year. Read Article Red light jumpers account for 11 per cent of traffic crashes in Abu Dhabi

RTA opens Middle East’s first accident and crisis centres

Two new centres will be used by the RTA to prepare for and respond to any transport crises in the emirate. Read Article RTA opens Middle East’s first accident and crisis centres

Work on Dubai's 10-lane super highway nearing completion

The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, formerly known as Emirates Road,now 75 per cent complete, Ministry of Public Works says. Read Article Work on Dubai's 10-lane super highway nearing completion

Light at end of tunnel for Dubai's tram network

Announced in the heady days of 2008, the Al Sufouh Tram project was a casualty of the downturn and the project gathered dust for two years. But improving fortunes of the emirate mean it is now back on track. Read Article Light at end of tunnel for Dubai's tram network

Direct and expanded express bus service for Abu Dhabi and Al Ain

Reem Island and Al Maryah Island among the destinations now served as 10 bus routes are beefed up to help commuters. Read Article Direct and expanded express bus service for Abu Dhabi and Al Ain

New radar speed traps go live in Al Ain today

The move is part of a traffic safety plan to install 57 new radars along the internal roads and motorways of Al Ain. Read Article New radar speed traps go live in Al Ain today

Designer reveals inspiration behind boat lift that may be headed for Dubai

Tony Kettle says whale bones on the Scottish coast inspired him. Read Article Designer reveals inspiration behind boat lift that may be headed for Dubai

Lift may carry boats over Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai canal plan

Heat may be a problem for the steel in Dubai's waterway, even though the Scottish engineering masterpiece that inspired it is troubled by cold. Read Article Lift may carry boats over Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai canal plan

Bus is best for Abu Dhabi pupils

A survey carried out by the Department of Transport found that 72 per cent of the pupils in Abu Dhabi's private schools take the school bus. Read Article Bus is best for Abu Dhabi pupils

Abu Dhabi on a drive to improve school bus safety

Officials announce new regulations for school buses in Abu Dhabi, including GPS devices and CCTV networks. Read Article Abu Dhabi on a drive to improve school bus safety

Roads, Emirati houses … FNC drives point home

FNC members questioned the Minister of Public Works for more than five hours yesterday over the poor state of Northern Emirates roads, and lack of homes for Emiratis. Read Article Roads, Emirati houses … FNC drives point home

Red and yellow rectangles help UAE children keep out of danger zones

Young children are being taught the danger zones around school buses, with red and yellow rectangles highlighting areas around buses and stops in which children should take special care. Read Article Red and yellow rectangles help UAE children keep out of danger zones

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Gold iPads for Dubai's Burj Al Arab guests

Guests of the Burj Al Arab will now be presented with 24-carat gold iPads when they check in at the lavish hotel. Gold iPads for Dubai's Burj Al Arab guests

Mental illness or just personality traits?

An executive yells at his staff - the guide could classify him as suffering from a personality disorder. Tim Pannell / Corbis

It is the manual for many US psychiatrists and the latest edition is out this week. Yet the DSM-5 is already under attack for listing as mental disorders what others regard as just personality traits. Mental illness or just personality traits?

It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - April 27 , 2013 : Michael Cinco , fashion designer ( right ) with model during the rehearsal before the start of his show at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Arts & Life. Story by James Gabrillo

We spend the day backstage with Dubai designer Michael Cinco. See a video interview with him here. It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Famous for its dramatic bridges, the eastern Algerian city of Constantine has been selected as the 'Arab Capital of Culture' for 2015. Photo: Lindsay Mackenzie for the National.

Most people don't know anything about the Algerian city selected by the Arab League's cultural arm to be the capital of Arab culture in 2015. Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

Surrey and England cricketer Adam Hollioake lifts a set of dumbbells at The Oval cricket ground in London on September 3, 2003 to promote his forthcoming 2,000 mile trip from Edinburgh to Tangiers. [The trip is due to begin on October 3, 2003 where he will walk, sail and cycle to raise five million pounds ($7,842,000 ) for the Ben Hollioke Memorial Fund which is aiming to build a centre for the CHASE Children's Hospice Service. Adam's brother Ben, a young England and Surrey cricketer who at the age of 19 wa

Former England cricket captain Adam Hollioake has morphed into a cage fighter and wants to show off his new boxing skills against Carlos Spencer at Fighting Chance Dubai. Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

Eleven of the Tamil refugees at Dubai International Airport before flying to the US last month. They were among a group of 46 Sri Lankan refugees, who were resettled in the US with the help of UNHCR. (Photo-Courtesy Red Crescent Authority.) FOR PREETI KANNAN STORY

Two of the four refugees will begin new lives in the USA, with the others moving to Sweden and Finland. Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe