RTA is also host to UITP’s MENA Centre for Transport Excellence which is leading efforts to build regional capabilities in the public transport arena through research and development, training as well as knowledge exchange programmes.

http://m.gulfnews.com/news/uae/public-transport-congress-in-dubai-next-month-1.1302743

Global Challenges in Transport Oxford Leadership Programme 2013-14

https://www.ciltuk.org.uk/TrainingCPD/Training/GlobalChallengesinTransport.aspx

Zambia wants to form a airline this year to boost tourism and has received interest from potential partners in Europe, the U.S., Africa and the Middle East, Transport Minister Yamfwa Mukanga said in an interview today.

http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2014-01-07/zambia-plans-national-airline-with-partners-to-boost-tourism.html

Glasgow subway. ...Buchanan St station

Glasgow Subway...

“Those who qualify for this exemption are public transport operators in possession of valid permits and operating licences and whose vehicles are registered on the eNatis system,” spokeswoman Octavia Mamabolo said in a statement.

http://www.humanipo.com/news/37693/45700-public-transport-operators-exempt-from-e-tolling/

the scourge of Nigeria's former capital city, Lagos - appear to have suddenly become a constant feature in Abuja, the nation's ultra-modern capital. Taillights of cars stuck in traffic lining streets as far as the eye can see are now a common sight in the city. Tales of hours spent in traffic by commuters on their way to and from work are also frequently exchanged by residents these days. A city famous for its 'from scratch' planning should have anticipated emerging traffic challenges.

http://m.allafrica.com/stories/201312180259.html/