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Swedish e-car manufacturer Polestar set to enter UAE marke
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The Swedish electronic car brand ‘Polestar’ is all set to enter the UAE market later this year.
It has appointed the Al-Futtaim Group as its representative.
Polestar will enter the market with its car Polestar 2: its built-in Google feature is the first in any car in the world. The model was launched internationally in 2020.
Three versions of the Polestar 2 model will be made available in the UAE for now: The long range dual motor, the long range single motor and the standard range single motor.
The long range dual motor is the top version among the three with a 78kWh battery which can cover 482km in a single charge. The long range single motor version packs a 78kWh battery and can cover a range of up to 542km in a single charge. The standard range single motor version has a 69kWh battery and can cover up to 444km.
The long range single motor and the standard range single motor versions feature the same electric motor (231hp and 330Nm). The long range dual motor version has a output of 408hp and 660Nm.
The cars can be purchased online, it’s a 100 per cent digital process. You can buy the car at the physical retail locations too, which are known around the world as Polestar Spaces and Polestar Destinations.
In Dubai, the first Polestar destination is to open for the public later in 2022.
The best feature of the car is its Operating System (OS). The Android automotive OS helps in better functioning of the apps and creates an ecosystem which functions to coexist and bring embedded Google services to a car for the first time in a vehicle. This includes Google Assistant, Google Maps and the Google Play Store.
It also includes the of natural voice control feature and an 11-inch touch screen display.
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Privacy and Comfort: Inside Sharjah’s newly announced women’s beach retreat
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August 24, 2024By
SudhashreeA new beach, only for women, has been announced in Sharjah under the orders of the emirate’s ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi. The 500-meter beach is located in the Lulu’iya area of Khorfakkan and will offer complete privacy for women. The beach will also have other amenities like a cafe, a medical clinic, and a prayer room.
Sharjah Ruler directs allocation of beach for women in Khorfakkan's Al Luluyah area#WamNews https://t.co/CrZULIUb3E pic.twitter.com/YmyKgyHxbj
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) August 22, 2024
Other than this beach, Sharjah has the Sharjah Ladies Club beach and in 2023, Sheikh Dr Sultan announced the development of women’s only beaches in Kalba and at Al Hamariya Beach. In May this year, the Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed launched the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033, which includes designating new beaches for only women.
In further orders, the Sharjah Ruler directed the construction of a pedestrian bridge linking Al Bardi 6 and Al Batha areas in Khorfakkan city.
Speaking on the Sharjah’s Direct Line radio programme, Yousef Khamis Al Othmani, Chairman of RTA Sharjah said that the new bridge will help the movement of residents between the two areas.
He also said the RTA will implement modifications to the internal roads in the Hayawa area.
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Adventure alert: Hatta unveils UAE’s longest mountain trails
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August 24, 2024By
SudhashreeDubai Municipality has completed the development of the UAE’s longest mountain trails, which features 21 cycling routes spanning 53 kilometres, 17 walking trails across 33 kilometres, 9 wooden bridges and 14 rest stops and service facilities.
The Hatta Mountain Trails are one of various projects being implemented by Dubai Municipality to establish Hatta as a leading tourist destination in the region.
The trails are divided into four colour-coded levels of difficulty: Green – with four tracks for cycling and four for walking; Blue – with six tracks for cycling and three for walking; Red – with eight routes for cycling and six for walking; and finally, Black – with three trails for cycling and four for walking.
.@DMunicipality completes development of the #UAE’s longest mountain trails, which features 21 cycling routes spanning 53 km, 17 walking trails across 33 km, 9 wooden bridges and 14 rest stops and service facilities. #Dubai https://t.co/Hsr2EwOdxs pic.twitter.com/R0Rq386gij
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 22, 2024
During the project’s first phase, Dubai Municipality implemented a comprehensive development plan in a record time of 10 months. This involved the expansion and maintenance of existing hiking and mountain bike trails and stabilising the soil in areas to improve the experience for visitors using the trails.
Comprehensive maintenance was also carried out on all existing bridges, with damaged ones replaced.
The second phase included constructing rest stops and service facilities along trails and other locations and installing 176 signposts and 650 directional signs to help cyclists enjoy a safe and distinctive experience on the Hatta Mountain Trails.
The Hatta Mountain Trails pass through a variety of different terrains and landscapes, including rocky paths, mountainous areas, rugged peaks and valleys, offering panoramic views and the opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities to enjoy Hatta’s unique natural beauty.
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Burjuman or Union ? RTA reveals Dubai’s busiest metro station
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August 12, 2024By
SudhashreeThe Dubai Metro was the top choice of public transport in the emirate, accounting for 37 per cent of all commuters in the first half of 2024. Overall public transport ridership clocked 361.2 million in the first six months of the year — a 6 per cent increase over the same period in 2023. BurJuman and Union stations saw the highest number of passengers, with BurJuman recording 7.8 million users and Union station 6.3 million users.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) counts Metro, Tram, public buses, marine transport, taxis, e-hail vehicles, smart rental vehicles, and on-demand buses while computing public transport ridership numbers. BurJuman and Union stations saw the highest number of passengers, with BurJuman recording 7.8 million users and Union station 6.3 million users.
#RTA announced that the number of users of public transport and shared mobility in Dubai—including Metro, Tram, public buses, marine transport, Taxis, e-hail vehicles, smart rental vehicles, and on-demand buses—reached about 361.2 million in the first half of 2024. This… pic.twitter.com/nirGThtXOT
— RTA (@rta_dubai) August 11, 2024
Announcing these figures on Sunday, theDubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said the number of users of public transport and shared mobility means in Dubai, including Metro, Tram, public buses, marine transport, taxis, e-hail vehicles, smart rental vehicles, and on-demand buses—reached saw a six per cent increase compared to around 340.5 million users in the first half of 2023. The daily average number of riders in the first half of this year reached 1.98 million, compared to 1.88 million in the same period in 2023.
His excellency Mattar Al Tayer, director general, chairman of the board of executive directors of the RTA said the authority plans to improve public transport even further. He said: “RTA’s strategic and operational plans are based on achieving multi-modal integration of all public transport and shared mobility means to ensure smooth mobility across Dubai. This included developing and expanding road networks and all elements of public transport — metro, tram, buses, marine transport, first and last-mile solutions, and shared mobility— along with an enhanced and integrated pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.
“The RTA also focuses on traffic management systems to maximise the efficiency of roads and public transport and implements policies to encourage the public to reduce reliance on private vehicles and increase the use of public and shared transport,” the RTA chief added.