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Motorists alert: Parking hiked in Al Karama and other Dubai residential areas

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April 23, 2025

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Parking in some of Dubai’s busiest residential neighbourhoods, including Al Karama and Qusais, has become more expensive.

Parkin PJSC, the emirate’s largest public parking operator, announced yesterday revised parking tariffs for several key areas across the city. The new rates, which fall under Zones W and WP, were shared via the company’s official account on the social media platform X.

Motorists will now face updated charges in areas such as Al Karama (318W), Al Qusais First (32W), Madinat Dubai and Al Melaheya (321W), as well as Al Kifaf (324WP).

New Parking Tariffs

In Al Kifaf (Zone WP), now classified as a premium parking zone, motorists will be charged:

Dh6 per hour during peak hours (8am to 10am and 4pm to 8pm)
Dh4 per hour during off-peak hours (10am to 4pm and 8pm to 10pm)

Premium zones, identified by signage and codes such as ‘345CP’, are typically located in high-demand areas near public transport stations. These areas feature enhanced parking infrastructure and stricter enforcement.

Meanwhile, standard zones, which include Al Karama (318W), Al Qusais First (32W), Madinat Dubai and Al Melaheyah (321W), will maintain a flat rate of Dh4 per hour, with no variation based on time of day.

New System to Manage Demand

The changes come as part of Dubai’s newly introduced variable parking tariff system, rolled out on April 4, aimed at easing congestion and better managing parking demand across the city.

Under the new framework:

Peak hours are from 8am to 10am and 4pm to 8pm
Off-peak hours are from 10am to 4pm and 8pm to 10pm
Parking charges are applicable from 8am to 10pm, with free parking on Sundays and public holidays

Motorists are advised to check signage or use the Parkin mobile app to stay updated on zone classifications and tariffs to avoid fines.

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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.