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Up to 35% off traffic fines: Sharjah announces big discount for early payers

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July 8, 2025

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The Sharjah Executive Council, under the chairmanship of Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, has approved a decision regulating exemption percentages on traffic fines in the emirate.

According to the new rule, traffic offenders will receive a 35 per cent exemption if they pay their fines within 60 days of the violation. This exemption covers the full financial fine, any vehicle impoundment period, the seizure allowance, and any delay penalties.

After the 60-day window, a 25 per cent exemption can still be availed up to one year from the date of the violation. However, this later exemption only applies to the financial fine, not to impoundment or delay penalties.

The new scheme is part of efforts to encourage the timely settlement of traffic fines and promote safer driving behaviour.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Check Traffic Fines in Sharjah

Got a traffic violation and want to check the fine? Here’s how you can do it online in minutes — no need to visit the police station.

Visit the Official Website

Head over to the Sharjah Police website or the UAE Ministry of Interior (MOI) portal. Both offer online traffic fine services.

Find the Fine Inquiry Section

Look for “Traffic Fine Inquiry” under the Services or e-Services tab. It’s usually listed among other public service tools.

Enter Your Details

To proceed, you’ll be asked to enter one or more of the following:

Your vehicle plate number
Your Emirates ID number
Your traffic file number or driving license details

Submit Your Request

Click Search or Submit after filling in the required fields. Make sure the information is accurate to avoid errors.

View Your Fines

Your outstanding fines (if any) will be displayed, including:

Violation date
Fine amount
Location and type of violation

You can choose to save, screenshot, or print the results for your records.

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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.