Sharjah will replace half of its current fleet of taxis with more than 750 new cabs. Reports suggest the replacement will cost around AED 42.75 million. The Sharjah Road and Transport Authority has said the revamp will take place this year and during the first quarter of 2016. Around 16 million passengers are transported by taxis in the emirate every year.
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.
UAE stands in solidarity with Qatar over maritime incident
The UAE has expressed solidarity with Qatar after a shrapnel from a military operation in the region left one dead and another injured.
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.
