Motorists in Abu Dhabi will enjoy free parking during the Islamic New Year holiday.
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) has urged the public not to park their vehicles in prohibited areas and to not block vehicles or traffic flow.
Bus services in the capital as well as Al Ain, Al Dhafra Region and intercity will operate according to their usual schedule during official holidays and Fridays.
The holiday will be marked on Saturday or Sunday, depending on the moon sighting.
UAE issues rain alert on Wednesday
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a rain alert on Wednesday, warning the public of a drop in visibility due to strong winds.
Storms forecast to intensify across UAE by Thursday
The heavy rain and storms affecting the country since Sunday are forecast to continue on Wednesday, before reaching a peak on Thursday and overnight into Friday.
UAE leaders condole with President of Colombia over military plane crash
His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to President of Colombia Gustavo Petro Urrego over the victims of a Colombian military plane crash.
UAE air defences intercept 5 missiles, 17 drones on Tuesday
The United Arab Emirates air defences intercepted five ballistic missiles and 17 drones on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
