Dubai’s roads seem to be getting safer as there’s been a 19 per cent drop in fatalities during the first three months of this year.
Data from the police also reveal a 6 per cent decrease in traffic fines issued to motorists for serious offences.
Officials say the positive changes are largely down to the success of their awareness campaigns that reached out to more than 26,000 people during the first quarter of 2019.
All blocked roads reopen in Sharjah following heavy rainfall
The local Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team in Sharjah has confirmed the reopening of all roads, which had been blocked after the heavy rains in the Emirate.
Dubai Police waives traffic fines incurred on April 16
Dubai Police will drop traffic fines incurred by motorists on April 16 when the city experienced extreme weather conditions.
UAE allocates AED 2 billion to deal with rain-damaged homes
The UAE cabinet has approved a AED 2 billion package to deal with damages to citizens' homes during the recent severe weather conditions.
Over 1,300 firms fined for breaking Emiratisation rules
As many as 1,320 private establishments have been caught violating Emiratisation rules since mid-2022.
