As many as 950 accidents were recorded on Dubai’s roads during the Eid Al Adha holidays.
Speeding, tailgating and sudden lane changing were the main causes of these incidents that were reported over a three-day period.
Dubai Police also received more than 28,000 phone calls on their emergency hotline during the holidays.
Officials have once again urged the public to dial 999 only for emergency cases and to use 901 for general enquiries.
Sharjah imams and muezzins granted government employee status
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed that all imams and muezzins in mosques across the emirate be placed under the Sharjah government’s general staff system.
Dubai Police invite community volunteers for NYE celebrations
Dubai Police are inviting community members to play a starring role in the city’s world-famous New Year’s Eve celebrations, by volunteering to support police operations.
UAE leaders extend wishes on Christmas
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages extending his "warmest regards" to all those celebrating Christmas.
Fifth Indonesian medical team arrives at UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish
A fifth batch of Indonesian medical personnel has arrived at the UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish, Egypt, to provide medical care for Palestinian patients and those wounded arriving from the Gaza Strip under "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3".
