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Traffic relief: New bridge to connect Bur Dubai with Dubai Islands

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April 7, 2025

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a major contract to build a new bridge connecting Bur Dubai directly to the Dubai Islands — a key infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic and supporting future development.

The new bridge, which will span 1,425 metres across Dubai Creek, is part of a Dh786 million initiative to improve access between mainland Dubai and the emerging waterfront destination. Designed with four lanes in each direction, the bridge will have the capacity to handle up to 16,000 vehicles per hour.

Set to rise 18.5 metres above the creek’s surface, the bridge will also feature a 75-metre-wide navigational channel to accommodate marine traffic. It will be located between the Infinity Bridge and the Port Rashid Development area.

“This project is a major milestone in connecting Bur Dubai with the Dubai Islands,” said Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors at RTA. “It is designed to improve traffic flow and provide direct access to support the islands’ ongoing urban and demographic growth.”

The project includes more than just the bridge. A dedicated pedestrian and cycling track with elevators will link both ends of the crossing, and 2,000 metres of connecting surface roads will be built to integrate the bridge into the existing road network on both sides.

This marks the second major phase of the Dubai Islands access programme. In 2020, RTA and Dubai Holding completed the first phase, which included three bridges totaling 1.6 kilometres that connected the islands to Al Khaleej Street.

The bridge also ties into the broader Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project, one of Dubai’s largest road infrastructure undertakings. Spanning 13 kilometres and involving 15 intersections, the corridor is set to benefit around one million people, cutting travel times from 104 minutes to just 16 and saving an estimated Dh45 billion over 20 years.

(Source: Wam)

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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.