RTA explores enhanced marine transit systems with developers of the Palm, the World

RTA explores enhanced marine transit systems with developers of the Palm, the World


Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
The Marine Transport Agency of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) recently held a meeting with developers of both The Palm and The World projects in Dubai to discuss ways and means of boosting cooperation and links between the RTA and these property developers.

The meeting was attended by Acting CEO of RTA's Marine Agency Dr. Khalid Al Zahid, the CEO of Infrastructure of Nakheel Maritime Projects engineer Masoud Al Zarooni, and several other specialists.

Al Zahid stressed the importance of holding these meetings on regular basis in order to examine the extent of benefits derived and enable RTA provide enhanced services to The World and The Palm projects through the gateway of Marine Agency.

“The meeting reviewed the design of The World project and a priority list was set for the project to match with the approved schedules of works undertaken by Nakheel. It was revealed that work progress made by Marine Agency goes in parallel line with the operational time plan dictated by the requirements of The World project. A new strategy has been developed for improved cooperation with the developers and landlords of The World and the Palm in order to provide the required infrastructure” he said.

Al Zahid added: “The Agency made a briefing about the massive investments made by the RTA in order to provide marine mass transit services and singled out Ferry Dubai; which will serve The World and other development projects of Nakheel. Coordination channels have been opened between the Agency and The World to ensure continuous communication between the two parties; which will in turn lead to flexible work flow and timely delivery. A joint team was formed with members from RTA and The World to explore the means of providing marine conveyance to The World, and it has been agreed that the technical team is to hold weekly meetings to ensure delivery of the assigned tasks on due time.

“These meetings with developers in Dubai come in the context of furthering the cooperative links with the aim of bringing about a comprehensive and integrated marine transport system, setting & coordinating the general framework for boosting partnerships, and opening communicative links at present and in future in a way that fits well with the vision of the Agency to provide Safe and Smooth Marine Transport for All. At the end of the day this drive is bound to provide easy access and smooth mobility of inhabitants and visitors across the emirate of Dubai, particularly in waterfronts such as The World” said Al Zahid.

For his part the CEO of Infrastructure of Nakheel Maritime Projects engineer Masoud Al Zarooni said that marine transport service is indispensable for the movement of tourists and commuters across the islands. “Cooperation with the RTA, which is the competent body in this regard, will be culminated in working out strategies and solutions of marine mass transportation in the short, medium and long run. We will embark on implementing these strategies and solutions in full coordination with the RTA” added Al Zarooni.