Dubai's RTA, Trakhees ink deal to strengthen cooperation

DUBAI - Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, and the Department of Planning and Development - Trakhees at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to streamline the process of issuing permits of lands impacted by the Rail Protection Zone of Route 2020.

CEO of Rail Agency Abdul Mohsen Ibrahim Younes signed on behalf of RTA, and CEO of the Department of Planning and Development – Trakhees at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation Abdulla Belhoul, signed on behalf of Trakhees.

Younes said that the signing of the MoU sets the base for forging a strategic partnership between the two parties, highlighting it will help in streamlining the process of issuing permits of lands impacted by the Rail Protection Zone of Route 2020.

"We are keen on cooperating with government and semi-government entities as well as private firms in the UAE in carrying out different projects and expanding the public transport network in Dubai along with the associated infrastructure," said Younes.

Belhoul commented, "Within its scope, Trakhees will issue permits of lands within areas impacted by the Rail Protection Zone of Route 2020. It stands ready to cooperate with all government, semi-government and private entities in constructing infrastructure projects in Dubai as well as Special Development Zones to improve on services and fulfil the aspirations of our leaders," he said.

"The MoU promotes our partnership through better coordination and exchange of information and knowledge. It sets the procedures for the issuance of permits of construction works in respect of lands within the rail protection zones, impacted areas or planned railways. The MoU charts out the partnership framework aimed to serve mutual benefits, support the vision of the two parties, and enhance the happiness of clients. It will also support the joint efforts to upgrade processes, simplify procedures and improve customer service in the interest of the community. The MoU also specifies the means of communication between both parties," concluded Belhoul.