More than 1.7 million people used Dubai Metro and Tram during last week's Dubai Super Sale.
That's according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), which said the numbers were similar to New Year's Eve.
The Dubai Metro and Tram lifted 1.757 million riders (1.699m riders by the metro and 57,837 riders by the tram) in 3 Days (31 October, 1 Nov and 2 Nov). pic.twitter.com/2ZXUBGLlKM
— RTA (@rta_dubai) November 7, 2019
The seventh edition of the sale took place from October 31 to November 2.
Dubai-Abu Dhabi bus services resume
More inter-city public bus services have been restarted by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), including Route E100 connecting Al Ghubaiba and Abu Dhabi central bus stations.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan lauds Dubai’s resilience through extreme weather
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai has praised the emirate's resilience and collective response thought the recent weather conditions.
UAE pledges AED 55 million for disease elimination
"Reaching the Last Mile", a global health initiative led by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has pledged AED 55 million to the Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE).
UAE condemns sexual violence in conflict zones at UN
The UAE has strongly condemned all forms of sexual violence, particularly those occurring in conflict zones, at the UN Security Council.
UAE, Pakistan discuss cooperation ties
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs has expressed his gratitude for the solidarity and support shown by the Pakistani government following challenging weather conditions last week.
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