Commuters are asking the Roads and Transport Authority to provide Salik-free hours on Sheikh Zayed Road. A “chat with RTA” hour was hosted on Twitter, where many UAE commuters voiced their concern over the toll prices. Some enquired about the possibility for Salik charges to be exempt during off-peak hours on Sheikh Zayed Road. A similar policy is currently applied on Al Maktoum Bridge, where there are no costs between 10 pm and 6 am from Saturday to Thursday, and until 9 am on Friday.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed: Journey towards UAE Government 4.0 has begun
The UAE Cabinet has approved a programme to train 80,000 federal employees in Agentic AI tools and technologies.
UAE, UK ministers discuss strategic ties and regional developments
The UAE and the UK have held high-level talks focusing on regional security and recent Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites in the Emirates.
UAE scraps 15-day grace period for payment delays for private sector
Starting June 1, private firms in the UAE will need to pay employees on the first of each month or face strict penalties as the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) removes the 15-day grace period for payments under a new resolution.
UN Chief 'deeply alarmed' by drone attacks on Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he was "deeply alarmed" by reports of drones targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi.
