Asma Ali Zain

SHARJAH — By the end of this year, Sharjah residents would be able to book a taxi for Dh1 using the parking meters installed in various locations in the emirate, Director-General of the Sharjah Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) Abdullah Al Zari has said.

DUBAI — Aviation industry experts say that there has been a slight dip in advance bookings on the Pakistan sector after the recent increase in fares by national carriers.

DUBAI — One dirham may soon not be the minimum price for a number of goods available at the hugely popular low-cost stores as skyrocketing costs have to be adjusted, say people involved.

DUBAI — A total of 21 awards, including eight in special categories, were presented to the winners of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Awards for Young Business Leaders, at a gala ceremony held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday.

SHARJAH - Sharjah's own public transport buses will hit the roads in the emirate from the beginning of May, easing the travel woes of residents and daily commuters.

DUBAI - The master plan for Sharjah’s comprehensive public transport solutions, including the metro system, will be ready within 12-18 months, revealed a senior official yesterday.

SHARJAH - Sharjah's own public transport buses will hit the roads in the emirate from the beginning of May, easing the travel woes of residents and daily commuters.

DUBAI — “Heads of schools need to be educated on encouraging healthy foodstuffs in school canteens,” said a senior official from the Ministry of Health.

DUBAI — "Heads of schools need to be educated on encouraging healthy foodstuffs in school canteens," said a senior official from the Ministry of Health.

SHARJAH— Taxi drivers in Sharjah are losing an average of Dh200 each day due to one-way passenger trips outside the emirate, private taxi companies operating in Sharjah say.