Deira side of Dubai Creek gets major makeover with Dh112 million upgrade

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May 19, 2025

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Dubai Municipality has completed a major development project on the Deira side of Dubai Creek, giving the historic waterway a modern boost while preserving its heritage.

The Dh112 million upgrade covers a 2-kilometre stretch of the wharf and is designed to improve safety, boost trade operations, and enhance the wharf’s appeal to businesses and tourists.

What’s new?

The retaining wall was raised to 8.3 metres
The quay now features 200 anchors and 500 berths for ships
The creek bed was dredged by 17,500 cubic metres
Over 24,000 cubic metres of protective rock added for strength
22,500 cubic metres of concrete and 1,315 precast blocks used
A 1,200-metre rainwater drainage system was installed
The quay area expanded to 320,000 square feet, with space for cargo and a new public promenade

In total, the project took over 620,000 man-hours to complete.

A key part of Dubai’s future

The upgrades help Dubai Creek keep up with growing marine trade and tourism activities, while supporting the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.

Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, said the work marks a “strategic milestone” that strengthens Dubai’s position as a leading global city.

Importantly, the construction used advanced methods that allowed marine traffic to continue uninterrupted.

What’s next?

Development on the Bur Dubai side of the creek is already in progress. Once finished, both sides will offer better safety and more efficient navigation for commercial and leisure vessels.

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Dubai-India travel: Security procedures triggered for Emirates flight following bomb threat email, flight lands safely

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December 5, 2025

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Authorities at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport activated full emergency protocols on Friday after receiving a bomb threat email linked to Emirates flight EK526 travelling from Dubai (DXB) to Hyderabad (HYD).

According to GMR officials, the threat email landed in the airport’s customer support inbox around 7.30am on December 5. Despite the alert, the flight continued under strict monitoring and landed safely at 8.30am.

Once on the ground, the aircraft was immediately moved to an isolated bay. Passengers were safely deboarded, and security te

ams carried out standard bomb threat checks. Investigations are currently underway.

Emirates confirmed the incident in a statement to local media, saying authorities had alerted them to a “potential security threat” to EK526.
“All standard security procedures were implemented by the relevant local authorities with full co-operation from Emirates’ ground teams,” the airline said, adding that “the safety and well-being of passengers and crew remain the highest priority.”

Authorities say all threats are being investigated, and extra security measures remain in place at the airport.

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Driving through Abu Dhabi this week? Here are the road closures you need to know about

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December 5, 2025

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Abu Dhabi motorists can expect some delays over the next few days, with the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) announcing a series of partial road closures across key routes in the capital. Drivers are being urged to plan, allow extra travel time, and follow diversions to avoid congestion.

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street

A major set of phased lane closures will take place near Sheikh Zayed Bridge from Tuesday, December 9 to Monday, December 22, 2025.

Three left lanes will be closed from 12am on December 9 until 10pm on December 15.
Two right lanes will then shut from 10pm on December 15 until 6am on December 22.

Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Street

Another temporary closure is scheduled on Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Street from 5pm on December 5 until 5am on December 8.

Authorities explained that these restrictions are part of ongoing road enhancement projects designed to improve traffic flow and safety across the city. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes wherever possible during the maintenance period.

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Sharjah Police give deadline to remove National Day stickers, or face fines

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December 5, 2025

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If your car is still sporting National Day decals, it’s time to take them off. Sharjah Police have announced that all vehicle owners must remove their UAE National Day celebration stickers by Saturday, December 6, and those who miss the deadline will face violations.

The reminder follows a crackdown during the 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, where authorities impounded 106 vehicles and nine motorbikes for dangerous and irresponsible behaviour on the roads.

According to Sharjah Police, the violations included:

Creating loud noise and disturbing residents
Driving recklessly and endangering others
Operating vehicles without a valid licence

Police officials urged motorists to celebrate responsibly and avoid turning festivities into safety risks.

However, there has been a shift in decorating trends this year. Many residents opted for cleaner, simpler, more elegant designs to showcase their UAE pride ahead of the long weekend, and demand for custom decals surged.

Authorities are now urging residents to ensure all celebratory stickers and decorations are removed by the set deadline to keep roads safe and avoid penalties.