Motorists in Dubai have been warned about the dangers of stopping in the yellow box at traffic light junctions. More than 2,000 drivers have been fined for stopping in the junction during the first nine months of the year. Dubai Police are running a campaign under the theme ‘Do not stop in a yellow box junction’ that aims to curb traffic jams and reduce the chances of major accidents. Motorists who enter the yellow box when the exit is not empty face a fine of AED 500.
UAE suspends new visas for Ebola-hit DRC, Uganda, South Sudan nationals
UAE authorities have suspended the issuance of new visas for nationals from Ebola-hit countries - Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan - as an "additional precautionary measure".
Dubai Humanitarian airlifts medical supplies to support Ebola response
Dubai Humanitarian has airlifted 20 metric tonnes of critical medical supplies to support efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Dubai Police issues over 4,500 hard shoulder violations
Since the start of 2026, Dubai Police have issued 4,504 hard shoulder violations, with drivers handed AED1,000 in fines and 6 black points.
UAE brokers another Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap
The UAE has successfully mediated another exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine, involving 370 captives from each side.
