Abu Dhabi Police are reminding motorists to take advantage of generous discounts on traffic fines if they pay early.

Under the ongoing “Take the Initiative and Benefit” campaign, drivers can get a 35% discount on fines if they settle them within 60 days of issuance. After that, a 25% discount still applies, but only for non-serious violations.

Easy, Digital Payments

To make things easier, the fines can be paid through multiple digital channels, including the Abu Dhabi Police website and mobile app, ensuring quick, hassle-free transactions.

The initiative is part of a broader effort to:

• Promote road safety
• Encourage responsible driving
• Support the community by easing financial burdens and encouraging legal compliance

Don’t Let Fines Pile Up

Brigadier Mahmoud Yousef Al Balushi, Director of the Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate, stressed the importance of timely payment and compliance with traffic laws. Avoiding delays not only ensures a cleaner driving record, but also helps residents make the most of available discounts.

The discounts

• 35% discount: Pay within 60 days
• 25% discount: After 60 days (excludes serious violations)
• Pay easily via the official website and app
• Campaign goal: Safer roads, less financial stress

So if you’ve got a traffic fine, now’s the time to clear it.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a major naming rights deal that will see Jebel Ali Metro Station rebranded as National Paints Metro Station for the next decade.

The move follows a partnership between National Paints Factories Co. and Hypermedia, in coordination with Mada Media, the RTA’s exclusive naming rights concessionaire. The deal positions the metro station, located in the heart of the Jebel Ali Free Zone, one of Dubai’s most active industrial corridors, as a powerful branding platform.

A Strategic Public-Private Collaboration

Abdul Mohsen Kalbat, CEO of RTA’s Rail Agency, said the agreement reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration with the private sector while opening new doors for business and employment.

Mada Media CEO Mohamad Al Hammadi echoed the sentiment, calling the deal a new chapter in turning metro stations into high-impact media zones. National Paints Managing Director Samer Sayegh added that the renaming aligns with the company’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s urban and infrastructure development.

What’s Next?

The transition will roll out gradually between July and October 2025, during which all signs, maps, digital boards, mobile apps, and onboard announcements will be updated to reflect the new National Paints Metro Station branding.

The station is part of Dubai Metro’s Red Line, serving a key economic zone that’s home to major industrial players and logistics operations.

The crescent moon marking the start of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic Hijri calendar, was sighted on Wednesday evening, June 25, in Saudi Arabia. This means Hijri year 1447 AH officially begins on Friday, June 27.

To mark the occasion, private sector employees in the UAE will enjoy a paid public holiday on Friday, giving many residents a three-day weekend, especially those who already have Saturday and Sunday off.

The UAE’s International Astronomy Centre also confirmed the sighting, sharing an image of the crescent captured during daylight hours on Thursday morning from Al-Khatm Astronomical Observatory in Abu Dhabi. The photo was taken at 8:45am (UAE time), showing the moon 12 degrees from the sun and 17 hours old.

What This Means for UAE Residents:

• Friday, June 27, is a public holiday for the Islamic New Year (Muharram 1).
• Regular work resumes on Monday, June 30.
• Many residents will enjoy a long weekend from June 27 to 29, making it perfect for a short getaway or quality time with family.

Hijri New Year is a reflective and spiritual time for many in the Muslim world, marking the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) migration from Makkah to Madinah. While it is not widely celebrated with festivals, it is a day for reflection, prayer, and peace.