From the Editors: Dubai’s new road and transport infrastructure makes travel safer

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From the Editors: Dubai’s new road and transport infrastructure makes travel safer

Gulf News editors on US clashes, multilateralism in trade, Messi and Soumitra Chatterjee

Published: November 15, 2020 11:47 Compiled by Devadasan K P, Picture Editor

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SZR Interchange — ‘SMOOTH AND SAFE TRAVEL FOR ALL’ IN DUBAI: Dubai Government’s Dh130 billion investment in the roads and transport infrastructure during 2006-2019, contributed to savings amounting to Dh193.3 billion in terms of time and fuel saved, according to a new study. It also contributed to reducing road accident fatalities from 22 cases per 100,000 of the population to 2.3 cases. Projects by Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have made traffic in Dubai more free-flowing than 10 leading cities with a comparable population, such as Los Angeles, Sydney and Rome. Now, it is the responsibility of all road and transport users to make the best use of the facilities to ensure smooth and safe travel for all. [COMMENT BY: Ashfaq Ahmed, Senior Assistant Editor] Image Credit: RTA

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OPN 201115 EDIT — AMERICA NEEDS TO GET ITS ACT TOGETHER: Supporters of President Donald Trump and counter-protesters are clashing in the streets into the night at a time when the winner of the election has been clearly identified. Trump supporters are buoyed by his refusal to peacefully cede the presidency. This political farce comes at a time when coronavirus cases have spiked across the United States to record levels. More than 1,000 Americans are dying of COVID-19 every day on average. The mightiest nation on earth seems extremely weak in the face of the political, economic and health crises hitting it. It’s time for it to face the crises head on. [COMMENT BY: Omar Shariff, International Editor] Image Credit: AP

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THE BRUTAL REIGN OF COVID-19 CONTINUES… Indian cinema's iconic actor Soumitra Chatterjee succumbed to complications stemming from the coronavirus, leaving behind a rich legacy. Chatterjee was known for starring in the movies of Oscar-winning director Satyajit Ray and many more. He was a consummate performer and even at age 85 he was busy working. It was during a recent movie project that he caught the virus. His death is a tragedy for the film world and a grim warning that the threat of COVID-19 is still very real. [COMMENT BY: Jennifer Barretto, Assistant Editor – Features] Image Credit: IANS

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