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.
Reckless driver jailed and fined AED70,000 in Abu Dhabi
A motorist has been jailed for six months after the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court found him guilty of reckless driving that endangered his own life and the lives of other road users.
UAE offers condolences following Saudi helicopter crash
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia and the victims of the crash of a helicopter on Sunday belonging to Saudi Aramco in the Ras Tanura region, which resulted in the death of all its passengers.
First genomics-driven UAE clinical trial targets Alzheimer's risk
The UAE has launched its first genomics-driven clinical trial, using data from the Emirati Genome Programme to identify people at risk of Alzheimer's disease before symptoms develop, in a major milestone for precision and preventive healthcare.
Reem Al Hashimy honoured with top Italian leadership award
Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, has been awarded the Marisa Bellisario Award, one of Italy’s leading honours recognising outstanding women in leadership.
