Motorists travelling through Sharjah’s industrial district should prepare for temporary road closures over the next two months.

The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has announced a traffic diversion between Industrial Area 12 and Industrial Area 13 as part of road maintenance and infrastructure upgrade works to improve traffic flow and enhance the emirate’s road network.

The diversion will be in place from Tuesday, June 30, until Sunday, August 30, with drivers required to use the approved alternative routes during construction.

SRTA said the project is designed to improve the efficiency of the road network and ease traffic movement in the area once the works are completed.

The authority has urged motorists to follow the designated diversion routes, obey traffic signs and adhere to road safety instructions to help ensure smooth traffic flow and minimise delays.

Drivers travelling through the area are advised to plan their journeys and allow extra travel time, particularly during peak hours.

UAE residents who use Google services, including Gmail, Google Photos, Google Drive, Maps, Android and Gemini, will be subject to updated Google Terms of Service from July 30.

The changes won’t dramatically alter how Google’s products work, but they do provide more clarity on how the company uses AI, processes user content and handles account suspensions.

New AI rules

As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply integrated into Google’s products, the company is introducing stricter rules to prevent misuse.

The updated terms prohibit activities such as bypassing AI safety measures, manipulating prompts to produce harmful content or using Google’s AI-generated content to train other AI models. Existing bans on phishing, hacking, malware, fake accounts and deceptive content also remain in place.

You still own content

Google says users retain ownership of everything they upload, including emails, photos, files and videos.

However, users continue to grant Google permission to process that content so its services can function properly, for example, syncing files across devices, enabling sharing, translating content where needed and improving products.

How Google uses your data

The company says it analyses content using automated systems to detect spam, malware and illegal content, while also using it to personalise search results, recommendations and ads.

Publicly shared content, such as Google reviews or apps listed on Google Play, may also be used to promote Google’s services.

When can Google suspend your account?

Your accounts may be suspended if users repeatedly violate its policies or engage in activities such as phishing, hacking, spamming or other actions that pose security or legal risks.

Users who believe their accounts were disabled in error can appeal the decision.

Google says it will generally notify users before making significant changes to its services and, where possible, allow them to export their data through Google Takeout before discontinuing a product or making major changes.

The updated Terms of Service take effect on July 30, 2026.

Travellers flying between Iran and the UAE will soon have another option, with direct flights between Tehran and Dubai set to resume on Monday after months of disruption.

The reopening of the route marks a significant step towards restoring air connectivity between the two countries, following a period of conflict that led to widespread flight suspensions across the region.

According to Iranian state media, the necessary arrangements have been completed to restart services from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport to Dubai.

Tickets already on sale

Bookings for the resumed service are already available, with Iranian carrier Sepehran Airlines offering tickets for its Monday morning flight departing Tehran at 10:40am local time and arriving in Dubai later that day.

The resumed route is expected to benefit thousands of travellers, including business passengers, tourists and members of the Iranian community living in the UAE.

Flights return as regional tensions ease

The restart comes as the security situation in the region shows signs of improvement.

A ceasefire has largely held, while diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran are continuing as both sides work towards a longer-term agreement aimed at reducing tensions.

The improving security outlook has prompted several airlines to gradually restore services across the Middle East, although some carriers continue to adjust schedules as the situation evolves.

More travel options for UAE passengers

The return of the Tehran-Dubai service is expected to make travel easier for passengers commuting between the two countries, particularly during the busy summer travel season.

More airlines are likely to continue reviewing and restoring suspended routes as regional stability improves and demand for travel returns.