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Al Bawaba
03-07-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
RTA Grants Naming Rights of Metro Station to National Paints through Mada Media and Hypermedia
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has granted the naming rights of Jebel Ali Metro Station to National Paints Factories Co. Ltd. (National Paints), the region's largest paints and coatings manufacturer. Strategically located in one of Dubai's most dynamic and rapidly evolving industrial hubs, Jebel Ali Free Zone, the station will now be known as National Paints Metro Station for the next 10 years. The agreement was signed between National Paints and Hypermedia, with Mada Media attending in its capacity as the authorised concessionaire appointed by RTA under a concession agreement between Mada Media and further details, Abdul Mohsen Kalbat, CEO of the RTA's Rail Agency, said: "We are delighted to have National Paints join the Metro Station Naming Rights Initiative. The inclusion of this prestigious global company undoubtedly demonstrates the remarkable success achieved by this initiative, which had attracted diverse companies and establishments from the business sector across the UAE as a whole." Kalbat added: "The RTA is keen to expand and strengthen ties and cooperation with the business sector, not only in Dubai but also across the UAE. This cooperation reflects the government's approach to consolidating cooperation with the private sector based on the exchange of knowledge and expertise and the provision of business opportunities for this sector, which is considered a strategic partner of the government sector. This cooperation also plays a pivotal role in creating promising job opportunities that attract diverse specialisations, enriching the business sector and contributing to the growth of UAE's GDP in general, and the Emirate of Dubai's, in particular.'"Mohamad Al Hammadi, CEO of Mada Media, commented on launching this strategic project with National Paints Factories Co., stating: 'This new milestone with National Paints reinforces our long-term vision with RTA of transforming metro stations into powerful commercial and advertising landmarks. Through naming rights, we're not just creating visibility, we're building strategic brand presence in high-impact urban touchpoints.'He added: 'National Paints' investment in this station underscores the value of transit media in shaping consumer engagement and enhancing top-of-mind awareness in one of the region's most dynamic cities.'Samer Sayegh, Managing Director and Partner of National Paints, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, saying: 'We are proud to partner with RTA, to secure the naming rights of a metro station that stands as a key connector in Dubai's world-class transportation network. This milestone reflects our bold, decade-long commitment to enriching the Emirates' urban landscape through innovative solutions, sustainability, and high-quality products.' He continued: 'As a company born in 1969 in Amman, Jordan and proudly rooted in Sharjah since 1977, National Paints has long been an integral part of the Emirates' economic and urban transformation. Our presence on the metro reinforces our position as the Middle East's number one coatings brand, and deepens our connection to the communities we've proudly served for generations, and those yet to come'. From July and running through the end of October 2025, RTA will begin updating and renaming all relevant external and internal directional signage across Metro stations. The new name will also be reflected across RTA's smart digital systems, public transport applications, and onboard audio announcements prior to and upon arrival at the station.
Zawya
02-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
RTA grants naming rights of metro station to National Paints through Mada Media and Hypermedia
Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has granted the naming rights of Jebel Ali Metro Station to National Paints Factories Co. Ltd. (National Paints), the region's largest paints and coatings manufacturer. Strategically located in one of Dubai's most dynamic and rapidly evolving industrial hubs, Jebel Ali Free Zone, the station will now be known as National Paints Metro Station for the next 10 years. The agreement was signed between National Paints and Hypermedia, with Mada Media attending in its capacity as the authorised concessionaire appointed by RTA under a concession agreement between Mada Media and RTA. Providing further details, Abdul Mohsen Kalbat, CEO of the RTA's Rail Agency, said: "We are delighted to have National Paints join the Metro Station Naming Rights Initiative. The inclusion of this prestigious global company undoubtedly demonstrates the remarkable success achieved by this initiative, which had attracted diverse companies and establishments from the business sector across the UAE as a whole." Kalbat added: "The RTA is keen to expand and strengthen ties and cooperation with the business sector, not only in Dubai but also across the UAE. This cooperation reflects the government's approach to consolidating cooperation with the private sector based on the exchange of knowledge and expertise and the provision of business opportunities for this sector, which is considered a strategic partner of the government sector. This cooperation also plays a pivotal role in creating promising job opportunities that attract diverse specialisations, enriching the business sector and contributing to the growth of UAE's GDP in general, and the Emirate of Dubai's, in particular.' "Mohamad Al Hammadi, CEO of Mada Media, commented on launching this strategic project with National Paints Factories Co., stating: 'This new milestone with National Paints reinforces our long-term vision with RTA of transforming metro stations into powerful commercial and advertising landmarks. Through naming rights, we're not just creating visibility, we're building strategic brand presence in high-impact urban touchpoints.' He added: 'National Paints' investment in this station underscores the value of transit media in shaping consumer engagement and enhancing top-of-mind awareness in one of the region's most dynamic cities.' Samer Sayegh, Managing Director and Partner of National Paints, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, saying: 'We are proud to partner with RTA, to secure the naming rights of a metro station that stands as a key connector in Dubai's world-class transportation network. This milestone reflects our bold, decade-long commitment to enriching the Emirates' urban landscape through innovative solutions, sustainability, and high-quality products.' He continued: 'As a company born in 1969 in Amman, Jordan and proudly rooted in Sharjah since 1977, National Paints has long been an integral part of the Emirates' economic and urban transformation. Our presence on the metro reinforces our position as the Middle East's number one coatings brand, and deepens our connection to the communities we've proudly served for generations, and those yet to come'. From July and running through the end of October 2025, RTA will begin updating and renaming all relevant external and internal directional signage across Metro stations. The new name will also be reflected across RTA's smart digital systems, public transport applications, and onboard audio announcements prior to and upon arrival at the station. About National Paints Factories Co. Ltd. Founded in 1969 by the Sayegh family in Amman, Jordan, and headquartered in Sharjah, UAE since 1977, National Paints is the largest paint and coatings manufacturer in the Middle East and ranks 29th globally. The company operates 15 paint factories, 5 resin plants, and more than 60 integrated production lines across seven key markets: the UAE (Sharjah and Abu Dhabi), Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Oman, Romania, and India. With a global annual production capacity exceeding 1 million metric tons, National Paints' Sharjah facility alone spans 130,000 sqm and produces over 500,000 metric tons annually across 15 integrated lines, making it the largest paint manufacturing plant in the region. National Paints offers one of the industry's most diverse and comprehensive coatings portfolios under one roof, including decorative, industrial, marine, automotive, powder, wood, and architectural coatings. Its products are trusted in over 80 countries worldwide. The company is deeply committed to international quality, sustainability, and safety standards, holding certifications including ISO 14001, ISO 17025, ISO 50001, and EPD (Environmental Product Declarations).
Khaleej Times
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Meydan Road upgrades slash traffic by 50% during peak hours
A series of road upgrades has improved connectivity between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road through Al Meydan Street, reducing vehicle queue lengths during peak hours by 50 percent. The work by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) also improved traffic flow and reduced travel times by 40 percent during the morning and evening rush hours. In November 2024, RTA had introduced the Al Safa South toll gate in the area to further decrease traffic here. The construction work included widening the exit from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Meydan Street and increasing the capacity of the bridge over First Al Khail Road to accommodate vehicles travelling between Al Khail Road, Al Meydan Street, Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Hadiqa Street in both directions. Additionally, RTA also expanded the connecting ramps between the surface road and the bridge over First Al Khail Road, improving access for vehicles heading towards Al Khail Road and Al Meydan Street. Double capacity The project saw the widening of exit no. D69 from one lane to two for vehicles travelling from Sheikh Zayed Road towards Al Khail Road and Al Meydan Street. This doubled the exit's capacity from 1,500 to 3,000 vehicles per hour, thereby cutting traffic in the area. As part of broader efforts to enhance traffic flow and improve the efficiency of Dubai's road network, RTA also increased the capacity of the bridge over First Al Khail Street from three to four lanes in both directions, benefiting vehicles travelling between Al Khail Road, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Al Hadiqa Street. This raised the bridge's capacity by over 33 percent from 4,500 to 6,000 vehicles per hour, and reduced peak-hour crossing times from seven minutes to four, an improvement of approximately 40 percent. Furthermore, RTA widened the connecting ramps between the surface road and the bridge over First Al Khail Road from one lane to two, which improved traffic flow by reducing congestion and waiting times by more than 50 percent, particularly during midday and evening peak hours. The enhancement played a key role in facilitating smoother vehicle movement between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road in both directions. These enhancements reflect RTA's continued efforts to proactively respond to the emirate's rapid urban and population growth. Through ongoing infrastructure development and road network optimisation, RTA aims to meet evolving mobility needs and support future expansion. Last week the authority unveiled a series of projects in Business Bay that eased congestion and improved the street's capacity by 100 percent. As part of its master plan, RTA aims to deliver more than 75 traffic improvement projects across key areas of the emirate in 2025.
Gulf Business
27-06-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
Dubai Metro update: Jebel Ali station gets a new name after major agreement
Image credit: Dubai Media Office/Website Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has granted naming rights of the Jebel Ali Metro Station to National Paints Factories Co. Ltd., the region's largest manufacturer of paints and coatings. Read-D The station, located within the bustling Jebel Ali Free Zone, will now be officially known as National Paints Metro Station for the next 10 years, Strategic branding partnership The naming rights agreement was signed between National Paints and Hypermedia, with Mada Media participating as the authorised concessionaire. Mada Media was appointed by the RTA under an existing concession agreement. The new partnership underscores RTA's broader strategy to integrate the private sector into public infrastructure through its Metro Station Naming Rights Initiative. RTA hails private sector cooperation Abdul Mohsen Kalbat, CEO of the RTA's Rail Agency, welcomed National Paints into the initiative, calling it a 'prestigious global company' and highlighting the success the program has had in attracting diverse businesses across the UAE. 'We are keen to expand and strengthen cooperation with the private sector—not only in Dubai but across the UAE,' Kalbat said. 'This aligns with the government's direction to foster partnerships based on shared knowledge, expertise, and economic opportunity.' He added that such partnerships also support the creation of job opportunities and contribute to both Dubai's and the UAE's overall economic growth. Metro stations as commercial landmarks Commenting on the milestone, Mohamad Al Hammadi, CEO of Mada Media, said the partnership with National Paints reflects a long-term vision to transform metro stations into strategic branding and advertising platforms. 'We're not just creating visibility,' Al Hammadi noted. 'We're building impactful brand presence in high-footfall, high-visibility urban environments.' He said the naming rights investment highlights the growing value of transit media as a tool for consumer engagement and brand recognition in Dubai's rapidly evolving urban ecosystem. Decade-long commitment by National Paints Samer Sayegh, Managing Director and Partner at National Paints, said the move reflects the company's commitment to shaping the Emirates' urban landscape through sustainable, high-quality solutions. 'We are proud to partner with the RTA and secure the naming rights of a metro station that is a vital connector in Dubai's world-class transport network,' he said. Founded in 1969 in Amman, and headquartered in Sharjah since 1977, National Paints has long been a key contributor to the UAE's economic and industrial growth. 'This visibility on the Metro deepens our bond with the communities we serve,' Sayegh added. Signage and digital updates underway Starting in July 2025, the
Arabian Business
26-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai's Jebel Ali Metro Station renamed National Paints Metro Station in 10-year branding deal
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially granted naming rights for Jebel Ali Metro Station to National Paints Factories. The station, located in the heart of Jebel Ali Free Zone, will now be known as National Paints Metro Station for the next 10 years, starting from mid-2025. The move is part of RTA's broader Metro Station Naming Rights Initiative, which partners with prominent private sector players to transform Dubai's transport infrastructure into valuable commercial and branding platforms. Dubai Metro station renamed The agreement was signed between National Paints and Hypermedia, with Mada Media — the authorised concessionaire — overseeing the deal under an official RTA concession agreement. Abdul Mohsen Kalbat, CEO of the RTA's Rail Agency, said: ' We are delighted to have National Paints join the Metro Station Naming Rights Initiative. The inclusion of this prestigious global company undoubtedly demonstrates the remarkable success achieved by this initiative, which had attracted diverse companies and establishments from the business sector across the UAE as a whole. 'The RTA is keen to expand and strengthen ties and cooperation with the business sector, not only in Dubai but also across the UAE. This cooperation reflects the government's approach to consolidating cooperation with the private sector based on the exchange of knowledge and expertise and the provision of business opportunities for this sector, which is considered a strategic partner of the government sector. 'This cooperation also plays a pivotal role in creating promising job opportunities that attract diverse specialisations, enriching the business sector and contributing to the growth of UAE's GDP in general, and the Emirate of Dubai's, in particular.' Mohamad Al Hammadi, CEO of Mada Media, said: 'This new milestone with National Paints reinforces our long-term vision with RTA of transforming metro stations into powerful commercial and advertising landmarks. 'Through naming rights, we're not just creating visibility, we're building strategic brand presence in high-impact urban touchpoints.' 'National Paints' investment in this station underscores the value of transit media in shaping consumer engagement and enhancing top-of-mind awareness in one of the region's most dynamic cities.' The renaming process, including updated directional signage, digital systems, transport apps, and onboard announcements, will roll out between July and October 2025.
