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704m gallons of rainwater collected in three days
Over 3.2 million cubic meters of rainwater, equal to 704 million gallons, was harvested in 25 dams in the UAE on 6th, 7th and...
Pedestrian Alert: Dubai Police fines more than 64,600 jaywalkers
Dubai Police has launched an intense campaign against jaywalkers along with awareness drive among the residents of the emirate.
Dubai-Sharjah traffic rush could cost Dh12 billion
The Road and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) estimates there are 540 vehicles registered per 1,000 residents in Dubai. This ratio is one of the highest in the world.
Tail-gating cameras on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai’s traffic police have installed 52 high-performance cameras on Sheikh Zayed Motorway targeting aggressive drivers involved in speeding and tail-gating within plans to curb accidents on that busy road, a newspaper reported on Friday.
Speeding tops 2.3m traffic offences in Dubai
Motorists committed more than 2.3 million traffic offences in Dubai in 2013, an enormous average of more than 6,600 violations a day, with speeding being the most common offence.
Dubai roads at standstill as students get back to school on...
The first day of school was met with frustration as traffic was at a standstill on major roads in Dubai. Many commuters were stuck in traffic for more than an hour, with many taking to social media to vent their frustrations.