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DM delegation visits Paris for Expo2020 official mission
DM delegation visits Paris for Expo2020 official mission (Wam) / 12 June 2013 A delegation headed by Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality participated in the official mission related to Expo2020 held in the City of Paris on Wednesday. The delegation included Eng. Mohamed Noor Mashroom, Director of General Projects Department and Eng. Marwan Al Mohammed, Head of Engineering Supervision at Buildings Department. The delegation will also be visiting some new world-class projects implemented by the city of Paris including Futuroscope Theme Park and Science Museum. It is worth mentioning that Dubai Municipality has good relations with the French cities, especially the city of Lyon, with which the civic body has signed an agreement of friendship and cooperation aimed at strengthening bilateral relations by finding ways to cooperate in the field of municipal work. The agreement is aimed at encouraging and facilitating exchange of information and experiences in the fields of economic and cultural relations, particularly in construction and infrastructure, which includes the exchange of the lightening system for modern and historical buildings applied by the city of Lyon. Continue reading
Sharjah plans to strengthen fleet of taxis
Sharjah plans to strengthen fleet of taxis Ahmed Shaaban / 12 June 2013 The Sharjah Public Transport Corporation is planning to develop its cab fleet in the Eastern and Central regions of the emirate and renewing its old vehicles, affirmed Ibrahim Ahmed, Acting Manager of the Eastern and Central Office at Sharjah Transport, on a ‘Live’ radio programme on Monday afternoon, in reply to some people’s complaints about the lack of cabs at Kalba city. “The corporation has already increased its taxi fleet in the Eastern and Central regions from 20 to 70 vehicles, including 30 at Kalba city in one year, to meet the rising demand.” Ahmed added that Sharjah Transport bought 50 new metered cabs, worth Dh2.8 million, in the first half of 2012. “These are operating in Khor Fakkan, Kalba, Dibba Al Hisn (Eastern region), as well as in the Central region.” The pressing demand reflects how successfully the shuttle service is being rendered there. “The cab fleet at the Eastern and Central regions is fully operated by the Sharjah Transport office there, and no franchise firm is involved.” Elaborating, Ahmed said the corporation has started implementing a fixed fare system for all the cabs operating in Dibba Al Hisn city in response to customers’ requests. “The move is also aimed at encouraging people to use cabs rather than their own vehicles in order to decrease air pollution, and curb the practice of plying taxis illegally.” Ahmed said a poster has been pasted on all cabs operating in Dibba Al Hisn city, displaying the fixed fare for each and every destination so that passengers can enjoy a more convenient service. “Only Dh5 is charged against any destination within the city, whereas a cab trip to Abu Dhabi costs Dh320.” Adding, Ahmed said a two-way trip to Dibba Al Fujairah/Rull Dibba costs Dh10, to Al Faqait/Dadna/Al Aqqa costs Dh15, to Sharm Al Bidiya Dh30 and to Khor Fakkan/Qadfa/Mirbah a two-way trip costs Dh50. “A trip to Al Tawian/Al Bithnah/Masafi/Friday Market/Thoban costs Dh65, while a trip to Al Qurayya/Al Fujairah/Kalba/Al Dhaid/Maliha/Al Madam/Falaj Al Mualla costs Dh80.” As for Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Ajman, Sharjah, Dubai and Al Ain, a taxi trip costs Dh90, Dh145, Dh130, Dh120, Dh150 and Dh280 respectively. “Dh10 shall be added to these fares on return trips.” Seeking cooperation, Ahmed urged the public to keep in touch with the Sharjah Transport office 24X7 at (600525252) to submit their comments, complaints and suggestions on the services being provided. ahmedshaaban@khaleejtimes.com Continue reading
Dubai malls roll out more entertainment
Dubai malls roll out more entertainment Lily B. Libo-on / 12 June 2013 Great shopping deals and amazing shows take centre stage at this year’s “Summer is Dubai” campaign that is drawing thousands to the malls across Dubai. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), the 32-day summer festival features numerous activities, mainly for families, offering a wide range of mall entertainment and shopping promotions. Modhesh and Bananas in Pyjamas delighted hundreds of shoppers at the Mall of the Emirates during this Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS). The world-renowned ‘Bananas in Pyjamas’ were the first among the set of entertaining shows that would be staged all throughout the DSS in the mall. Modhesh was marching through the Mall of the Emirates accompanied by live music for 20 minutes. Mercato Mall In Mercato, the 16 th DSS centred on the Russian show “Dancing Toys”, featuring lively stage shows. Before coming to Dubai, this Moscow-based group performed in China, Croatia, Germany and London, but their ‘Dancing Toys’ show was exclusively created just for the DSS. The 30-minute show began with an amazing dance performance with the dancers in their attractive colourful costumes that attracted huge crowds of mostly children and parents. From boogie, swing, jazz to traditional dances, the ‘Dancing Toys’ show enthralled the audience with the performance of their ballerinas to award-winning gymnasts. Filipino tourist, Rick Pajares, who watched the show with nephew Jose Santiago, said: “I am very glad to have had the chance to witness an entertainment show like this in Mercato. I think that these kinds of mall entertainment would encourage people in Dubai to go out of their homes and enjoy summer. Despite the weather, I still think it’s fun to be in Dubai during this season.” Mexican national, Gabriela Marquez, a resident of Dubai, who also saw the show with daughter Izel said: “I live nearby, and we love coming here to Mercato quite often. But what is good about the mall is that during every DSS, they have tonnes of activities for children. This very stage comes alive with different types of shows and activities. It’s amazing really!” The Dubai Mall The Dubai Mall is not just offering the world’s best brands at affordable prices but it is serenading their shoppers with young musicians from the Brooklyn Melodies Music Centre. These talented children are strumming the nights away with their guitars and the soft tunes of their violin in a musical feast performed next to the waterfall inside the mall. The mall will be hosting many more shows, activities and performances that will have visitors, residents and families all throughout the DSS. The Smurfs are also set to perform at The Dubai Mall from June 25 to 30. Mirdif and Deira City Centre DSS in Mirdif came alive with Garfield’s birthday party on June 7, and the Garfield’s Happy Birthday to Me and Jungle Circus show will continue daily until June 13 from 4pm to 9pm. Garfield and his friends will take their show to the Deira City Centre from June 18 to 24, 4pm to 9pm. – lily@khaleejtimes.com DSS Event Calendar- July 12 Here are list of events scheduled for Wednesday, July 12. Continue reading
