Dubai Plans Emissions-Free Public Transport by 2050

Dubai has provided incentives and advantages for using zero-emission transportation. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Dubai has provided incentives and advantages for using zero-emission transportation. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Dubai Plans Emissions-Free Public Transport by 2050

Dubai has provided incentives and advantages for using zero-emission transportation. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Dubai has provided incentives and advantages for using zero-emission transportation. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Dubai plans to make public transport in the emirate emissions-free by 2050, the government's media office said on Monday.

“The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is making continued efforts to plan for sustainable and environmental-friendly public transport and integrate it as part of its strategic plans as reflected in its Strategic Goal: Safety and Environmental Sustainability,” said Nasir Bu Shehab, CEO of Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector, RTA.

“Such a drive contributes to curbing climate change and supports the long-term national initiative rolled out by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, in 2012 to foster a green economy in the UAE under the theme: Green Economy for Sustainable Development,” he added.

"This also supports the commitment of the UAE to the Paris Agreement on climate change to reduce the emissions in the UAE by 23.5 percent by 2030,” he remarked.

The highlights include broadening the use of electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles and buses in the fleets of public transport, school buses, taxis and limousines to reach the targeted 100 percent rate by 2050.

It also calls for widening the use of clean energy, such as solar power, in the premises and facilities of the RTA, rehabilitation of the existing buildings, and introducing the construction of almost emission-free buildings in all new projects.

More efficient street lighting will be in place by 2035 and 100 percent of municipal waste across RTA projects will be recycled as of 2030.

"The roadmap of the plan – which is benchmarked against the best practices in New York, Denmark, UK, France and Japan – is based on three strategic pillars: green mobility, infrastructure, and circular economy," Bu Shehab said.

"The plan estimates a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 8 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent and saving about 3 billion dirhams by 2050," Bu Shehab added.



Peru's Economy Grows 4.07% Year-on-year in January

A worker walks pasts the logo of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) inside its headquarters building in Lima, Peru June 16, 2017. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo/File Photo
A worker walks pasts the logo of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) inside its headquarters building in Lima, Peru June 16, 2017. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo/File Photo
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Peru's Economy Grows 4.07% Year-on-year in January

A worker walks pasts the logo of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) inside its headquarters building in Lima, Peru June 16, 2017. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo/File Photo
A worker walks pasts the logo of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) inside its headquarters building in Lima, Peru June 16, 2017. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo/File Photo

Peru's economy grew 4.07% in the first month of 2025, data from the nation's INEI statistics agency showed on Saturday, in line with central bank and analysts' forecasts, as nearly all sectors logged growth with the exception of the financial sector.

The January data landed a touch above the 4% estimate of analysts polled by Reuters, but below the 4.85% recorded in last month of last year.

The Andean nation's key mining and energy sector advanced 1.4%, while farming and the smaller fishing sector advanced 3.2% and 23.5% respectively.

Manufacturing industry expanded by 5.5% and transportation up 7.9%, while public administration and defense and construction both logged growth of over 4%.

The financial sector contracted 0.35% as commercial banks issued fewer loans.

In a call on Friday, the top economist at Peru's central bank had said that economic activity was developing better than expected, as the economy bounced back from a recession it entered in 2023.

The bank predicted a limited impact from US tariffs, saying Peru's agricultural produce complemented North American supplies when they are not able to produce locally for seasonal reasons, and copper exports can be sold to many other markets.

Late last month, Peru's economy minister predicted the economy would expand 4% this year - up from 3.3% growth in 2024 and a 0.4% contraction a year earlier - ranking it among the fastest-growing economies in Latin America.