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Khaleej Times
10 hours ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Roadworks at nine strategic school zones to ease traffic
To improve traffic efficiency and road safety, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started roadworks at nine strategic school zone locations across the city, RTA announced on Sunday. The road projects include upgrades at the Al Warqa 1 school complex; the construction of an additional bus entrance at GEMS School in Al Warqa 3; the widening of access and exit points around The English College in Al Safa 1 on Sheikh Zayed Road, and the installation of a signal-controlled pedestrian crossing on Al Seedaf Street in Al Barsha 1. 'Work will be carried out during the summer holiday to minimise impacts on daily traffic flow and ensure the highest safety standards,' RTA noted, adding the road projects will 'improve traffic flow, road safety, journey times, and connectivity between residential, educational, and development areas across the city.' RTA said the school zone road enhancement is part of the improvements across 40 locations in Dubai, scheduled for implementation between June and September this year. The works will cover 22 major streets, 9 school zones, 5 development areas, and several internal roads in Tolerance District, Al Khawaneej 2, and Nad Al Sheba. RTA will also create direct access route to Al Muhaisnah labour camps from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. There will be an upgrade to Al Mustaqbal Street (Brookfield) for improved access to newly developed residential communities and better connectivity between Al Khail Road and Al Asayel Street via Al Marabea' Street. Additionally, new parking facilities will be developed to serve Zayed Educational Complex in Oud Al Muteena 1. RTA will also complete internal roadworks in various areas, including Tolerance District, Al Khawaneej 2, Jebel Ali Industrial 1, Nad Al Sheba, and Al Warqa. Pedestrian walkways will be constructed in Al Quoz Creative Zone to improve pedestrian safety. The next phase will include traffic enhancements at key locations, such as Jumeirah Village Circle towards Hessa Street, Ras Al Khor Road, Al Thanya Street, and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street. Additional improvements will be made to Al Meydan Street, Al Sa'ada Street, Al Asayel Street, and the junction of Al Wasl Street with Al Manara Street.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Qualcomm Acquires Autotalks to Advance V2X and Road Safety
QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has completed its acquisition of Autotalks, a leading provider of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication solutions. V2X technology allows vehicles to communicate directly with their surroundings, playing a key role in improving road safety and traffic efficiency. With this acquisition, automakers and industry partners will gain access to a full suite of ready-to-deploy, automotive-grade V2X solutions designed for use in vehicles, roadside infrastructure, and even two-wheelers. These tools aim to address safety and traffic challenges while supporting the development of advanced safety features and enhanced experiences in assisted and automated driving for next-generation vehicles. Nakul Duggal, Group GM, Automotive and Industrial & Embedded IoT, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., made the following comment: 'We are thrilled to welcome Autotalks' highly skilled and experienced team to Qualcomm Technologies. As automotive systems grow more complex, the importance of safety features has never been higher. Together, we will deliver reliable, cutting-edge solutions to enhance road safety and optimize traffic efficiency. We've been investing in V2X technologies since 2017, recognizing their potential to improve road safety. This acquisition is a strategic step in our ongoing efforts, advancing V2X solutions further for connected and automated vehicles, while driving global deployment, and strengthening our Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ product portfolio.' Founded in 2008, Autotalks is a fabless semiconductor company that created the first dedicated V2X chipset and continues to lead the market with its advanced, innovative technologies. QCOM has surged by nearly 6% in the past month. While we acknowledge the potential of QCOM as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: and Disclosure. None. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
