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Dubai warns e-scooter users as new monitoring unit aims to boost road safety

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April 14, 2025

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Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police have warned e-scooter riders as they launch a new Personal Mobility Monitoring Unit. The initiative is designed to enforce safety regulations, raise awareness, and curb violations on cycling and e-scooter tracks. With a growing number of personal mobility devices on the roads, the authorities are ramping up efforts to ensure that riders comply with safety protocols and reduce accidents, aiming for zero fatalities in the coming years.

Mustafa Aldah, a road safety and traffic expert and founder of MA Traffic Consulting, emphasised the importance of this initiative, stating that it would not only “send a message to the public” but also raise awareness about the safe use of bicycles and e-scooters.

He expressed hope that the new unit could eventually reduce e-scooter-related fatalities to zero, asserting that “saving lives is a priority for everyone.”

The unit will monitor compliance with traffic regulations and ensure that riders follow safety protocols on dedicated cycling and e-scooter tracks. According to Aldah, this initiative is crucial for protecting cyclists and e-scooter users, who often face a higher risk of injury due to improper usage or non-compliance with safety standards.

Mattar Al Tayer, Director General of the RTA, and Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, recently met to discuss the implementation of this initiative and reviewed the progress of the Dubai Traffic Safety Strategy 2022–2026. The strategy aims for a significant reduction in traffic fatalities, with a target of “Zero Fatalities” to establish Dubai as a global benchmark for road safety.

As part of their continued efforts to improve road safety, RTA and Dubai Police are expanding enforcement measures. In 2024, they recorded over 40,000 violations related to bicycles and e-scooters, while delivery motorcycles and pedestrians were also a focus for monitoring. Additionally, authorities impounded more than 54,000 personal mobility devices as part of ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with road safety regulations.

The meeting also discussed broader initiatives, such as improving pedestrian safety, enhancing road engineering in high-risk areas, and developing of smart traffic management systems. These initiatives form part of Dubai’s ambitious Roads and Transport Plan 2030, which includes major upgrades to key roads, expansion of public transport services, and the implementation of smart traffic systems to improve traffic flow and safety across the city.

(Source: RTA)

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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.