Electric vehicles may be set to become a more familiar sight on the streets of Dubai. The emirate has one of the world’s highest car ownership ratios and the authorities are expanding the infrastructure for battery-run cars and introducing new incentives to encourage people to switch to more environmentally-friendly options.
Demand for IT services in Dubai is set to soar over the coming decade, underpinned by strong demand for both software and hardware products.
In December 2014, Dubai International Airport (DIA) emerged as the busiest airport in the world for crossborder passengers, surpassing London’s Heathrow airport, according to The Guardian, with 70.5m international passengers, compared to 68.1m at Heathrow. This was despite a reduction in traffic due to runway renovations, making it likely that Dubai...
Much of Dubai’s appeal is rooted in its ability to offer easy access to local, regional and international markets around the clock. Indeed, the rapid rise of the emirate owes a lot to its ability to introduce efficient transport infrastructure and trade networks. From its flagship airline carrier, Emirates, to its showpiece port, Jebel Ali – the largest container...
What opportunities lie ahead for increased private sector participation in Dubai’s large-scale transport infrastructure projects?
Although Dubai has placed an emphasis on public transport, road congestion and private vehicle use remains a challenge for the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The share of mass transit in public mobility rose from 6% in 2006 to 13% in 2013, but the residents of the emirate still rely heavily on private transport.
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