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12-lane Al Ittihad Bridge to replace Floating Bridge
12-lane Al Ittihad Bridge to replace Floating Bridge Staff Reporter / 9 February 2014 Contract for Etihad Bridge that will allow bulky ships to pass underneath to be awarded by year-end, says RTA An artist’s impression of the Etihad Bridge. -Supplied photo The Floating Bridge will be replaced with a 12-lane Etihad Bridge that will allow bulky ships to pass underneath, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Saturday. By the end of this year, the RTA will award a contract for constructing Etihad Bridge near the Dubai Creek Park and Dubai Courts on the Bur Dubai side, and near Deira City Centre and the Dubai Golf Club in Deira. The Dubai Tram project, which has a track extending 11km along Al Sufouh Street, could see its initial phase opened in November this year. Etihad Bridge, which will replace the existing Floating Bridge, comprises 12 lanes (six in each direction) in addition to a footpath in each direction. It measures 61.6 metres in width and has an arch that rises 100 metres. The bridge is set to provide free traffic movement in both directions and will allow free navigation round the clock as it rises 15 metres above the creek water level and has a 400 metre-wide navigation line, enabling the passage of bulky ships underneath. “The RTA will complete the construction of internal road projects in residential areas in accordance with the five-year plan (2012-2016) where a budget of Dh234 million is allocated for constructing internal roads in a number of residential communities in Dubai,” said Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director, RTA. “It will also work on the Parallel Roads Project supporting Shaikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road for which a budget of Dh398 million is being allocated. The portfolio of projects funded also include the Jumeirah Corniche Project at a cost of Dh70 million, widening of Al Qudra Road Project at a cost of Dh49 million, and the construction of the Union Gallery as well as the rehabilitation of the Union House at a total cost of Dh201 million.” He also said that the total expenditure budget approved for the RTA in 2014 was Dh7.036 billion, comprising operational budget of Dh3.156 billion and capital and projects budget estimated as Dh3.88 billion. “The aggregate anticipated revenues for this year is Dh5 billion, marking a 17 per cent increase over last year’s budget. The approved projects budget is estimated at Dh3.62 billion, which will be allocated for constructing around 99 projects; comprising 50 new projects to be undertaken in roads, marine transport and public transport sector, and 49 projects currently under way,” explained Al Tayer. He said: “Traffic and Roads Agency will get 36 per cent of the budget, 33 per cent will go to the Rail Agency, 13 per cent to the Public Transport Agency, 17 per cent to be shared between the Licensing Agency, Administrative Support Services Sector, and Technical Support Services Sector, and one per cent to the remaining agencies.” news@khaleejtimes.com For more news from Khaleej Times, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/khaleejtimes , and on Twitter at @khaleejtimes Continue reading
Phenomenal Phinney clinches Dubai Tour victory
Phenomenal Phinney clinches Dubai Tour victory Alex Leach / 9 February 2014 Kittel claims final stage as American cyclist Taylor clinches Dubai Tour. Taylor Phinney of the BMC Racing Team poses with the trophy after claiming the overall honours at the end of the four-day inaugural Dubai Tour on Saturday. — KT photo by Rahul Gajjar Taylor Phinney came away with the blue and white jerseys of the inaugural Dubai Tour on Saturday here having prevailed outright in the general and young riders’ classifications respectively. The American won Thursday’s time trial, which effectively meant he would be assured of both of his eventual prizes if he finished the subsequent three races among the first peloton to cross the finish line. That is exactly what he did too to deny the likes of Lasse Norman Hansen (Denmark/Garmin Sharp), his team-mate Steven Cummings (Great Britain/BMC Racing) and Tony Martin (Germany/Omega Pharma – Quick-Step) in the main competition. Marcel Kittel (Germany/Giant-Shimano) claimed the red jersey in the points’ classification after his three stage successes, whereas Willem Jakobus Smit (South Africa/Vini Fantini-Nippo-De Rosa) took home the honours in the intermediate sprints. “I’m super honoured,” Phinney said. “I definitely owe this victory to the team, the MC and Andy Rihs for believing in me and this is a great start of the season for us at BMC (Racing). “I couldn’t be happier than to come here, win the first (time trial) stage and then have such great teamwork in stages two, three and four to cap off a great couple of days. I’m very happy to be the first winner. It’s a cool feeling.” Phinney’s triumph this early in the season also sets him and the rest of BMC Racing team up nicely for the rest of the year – one which could prove quite fruitful on this evidence. “I’ve come into the season for the last three years and always had some sort of issue – a knee injury or an illness – that didn’t allow me to be at my best,” he added. “This is the first year that I’m coming in and I’m really not playing catch-up at all, so it’s great to see that I can come in early season and win some races before the races that are really big. “It has been a stressful last couple of days, but it’s been a really good preparation for me going forward. “I couldn’t be happier to have won this race here. It’s definitely something that I thought I could do back when they released the profiles and the stages, so to come here and actually do it is a great feeling. I’m definitely relieved at the moment too. “Until now, I don’t think this team has entirely delivered the results we’re capable of, so this is a great start to the year and hopefully it can be the year that we really are able to thank Andy (Rihs) to the fullest.” alex@khaleejtimes.com For more news from Khaleej Times, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/khaleejtimes , and on Twitter at @khaleejtimes Continue reading
Shaikh Mohammed amends Judicial Council law
Shaikh Mohammed amends Judicial Council law (Wam) / 9 February 2014 Dubai Ruler issues decrees referring Dr. Ahmed Saeed bin Hazeem, Director-General of Dubai Courts, and Mohammed Youssif Ahmed Saleh, Deputy Director-General of Dubai Courts to retirement. His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, has issued two decrees referring Dr Ahmed Saeed bin Hazeem, Director-General of Dubai Courts, and Mohammed Youssif Ahmed Saleh, Deputy Director-General of Dubai Courts to retirement. Shaikh Mohammed has also issued a decree transferring Youssif Hassan Mohammed Al Mutawa, Senior Advocate General, from the Public Prosecution office to Dubai Courts and promoting him to Director-General. Another decree promoted Judge Abdul Gader Musa Mohammed Abdul Rahman to a Senior Cassation Judge and appointed him as Deputy Director Manager of Dubai Courts in addition to his position as Chairman of Dubai’s Rental Dispute Settlement Centre. All the above mentioned decrees are valid from the date of issuance and will be published in the official gazette. Shaikh Mohammed also issued a decree promoting Khalifa Rashid Demas Al Swiadi as Attorney General at the Public Prosecution office. He issued a law partially amending Law No (6) for 1992 regarding the establishment of the Judicial Council in Dubai. Article (2) of the law has been amended. Establishing the Judicial Council of the Emirate of Dubai as follows: Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Chairman; Director General of the Ruler’s Court, Vice-Chairman; The Dubai Attorney General, Member; Director-General of Dubai Courts, Member; Chairman of Dubai Cassation Court, Member; Chairman of Dubai Appeal Court, Member; Chairman of Dubai First Instance Court, Member; General Manager of Judicial Inspection, Member. Article (2) of the new law amended Article (7) of Law No (6) for 1992 to read as follow: “The Judicial Council will create a Secretariat General and the secretary-general will be appointed pursuant to a decree issued by the Ruler, and he will act according to the rules and regulations issued by the Judicial Council.” Shaikh Mohammed also issued a decree appointing Khalifa Rashid Demas Al Swiadi as Secretary General of the Judicial Council in addition to his position in the Public Prosecution office. Shaikh Mohammed issued a law partially amending the Judicial Inspection Law No (2) for 1992. Article (3) of Judicial Inspection Law No (2) for 1992 has been amended to read as follow: “The Judicial Inspection Division is established and attached to the Dubai Judicial Council.” His Highness has also issued a law partially amending Law No (27) for 2009 regarding Dubai Judicial Institute. The new partially amended Law No (27), most importantly, attaches the Dubai Judicial Institute to the Dubai Judicial Council. All decrees and laws are active from the date of issuance and to be published in the Official Gazette. — Wam For more news from Khaleej Times, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/khaleejtimes , and on Twitter at @khaleejtimes Continue reading
