(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the building of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Wednesday and was briefed on the various projects, programmes and initiatives the authority intends to implement in the next phase.
Shaikh Mohammed was accompanied by Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Deputy Ruler; and Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chief Executive of Emirates Group.
Shaikh Mohammed began his visit by inaugurating low carbon emission "Energy Vehicle" launched by the RTA with the aim of encouraging public and private institutions to invest in environment-friendly transport means.
Shaikh Mohammed listened to a briefing about the new vehicle by Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the RTA Mattar Al Tayer, who said that the new vehicle is a translation of Shaikh Mohammed's call for a green economy initiative through the implementation of the latest technology in mass transport in order to provide a safe and sustainable environment that goes with the global reputation of Dubai.
After that, Shaikh Mohammed toured the RTA gallery highlighting road development and mass transport in Dubai since the 1950s till the present time. The gallery sheds light on the most prominent road projects as well as images showcasing the most important projects and initiatives implemented by the RTA since its inception in November 2005 along with awards and appreciation certificates obtained by the authority.
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