The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed that more than one billion passengers availed of their taxi service in the last 25 years.
The RTA said a total of 682 million journeys were recorded by the service since its inception in 1995; the running total was till December 2019.
The RTA added that the taxi fleet recorded growth in numbers from 80 to 5,201 vehicles according to a report from the Khaleej Times.
The number of taxi drivers also increased from 886 to 11,500 drivers.
Transportation authorities also reported that artificial intelligence also helps in improving the taxi services.
AI is also being used to improve safe driving practices through monitoring the conduct of drivers and verifying their compliance with safe driving standards. (TN)
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British Ambassador officially inaugurates The Hope English School in Sharjah, marking a new era in British education
The Hope English School is designed to revolutionize British education in Sharjah with its innovative, state-of-the-art facilities
The Hope English School, British Curriculum institution in Sharjah, celebrated its official inauguration on March 5th with a prestigious ceremony graced by His Excellency Mr. Edward Hobart, the British Ambassador to the UAE. The event marked a significant milestone for the school, which aims to elevate the standard of British education in the emirate with its modern, futuristic campus.
Under the flagship of North Point Education (NPE), The Hope English School, a vision brought to life by CEO Ms. Sandra Blaskovic, has quickly become a beacon of quality education in Sharjah. Ms. Sandra Blaskovic, alongside NPE Chairman Mr. Lanson Lazar, welcomed esteemed guests infusing the ceremony with warmth and passion, highlighting their dedication to providing exceptional learning experiences.
The inauguration was attended by the school’s Senior Management Team, Principal Dr. Sabrina Barnette, and NPE Principals, making it a momentous occasion for the entire school community. The ceremony featured the unveiling of a commemorative marble plaque and the symbolic planting of a sapling, representing the school’s growth and future aspirations.
His Excellency Mr. Edward Hobart expressed his delight in meeting the school’s founding students and their parents, and shared his anticipation for the positive impact The Hope English School will have on the emirate over the next decade.
Currently offering the Cambridge Curriculum from FS1 to Year 6, The Hope English School is poised for expansion, with plans to introduce secondary education in the upcoming academic year. The school’s mission is to nurture the next generation of global citizens, fostering confident, open-minded, and compassionate individuals who excel with integrity, creativity, and a strong sense of purpose.
“The Hope English School is more than just a school; it’s a community, a family, and a beacon of hope,” said CEO, Ms. Sandra Blaskovic. “We are humbled to take this first step on this journey together, with the belief that every child deserves access to quality education, and that every child has the potential to change the world.”
The Hope English School is committed to creating an inspiring environment where children dare to dream, teachers are empowered to inspire, and the community embraces every student.
