Commuters are asking the Roads and Transport Authority to provide Salik-free hours on Sheikh Zayed Road. A “chat with RTA” hour was hosted on Twitter, where many UAE commuters voiced their concern over the toll prices. Some enquired about the possibility for Salik charges to be exempt during off-peak hours on Sheikh Zayed Road. A similar policy is currently applied on Al Maktoum Bridge, where there are no costs between 10 pm and 6 am from Saturday to Thursday, and until 9 am on Friday.
UAE expands support for Gaza healthcare system
The UAE has delivered a new humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza carrying 40 tonnes of medical supplies and four ambulances to support the territory’s strained healthcare system.
H.H. Sheikh Khaled approves AED1.54 billion in housing benefits
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has approved a housing benefits package worth AED1.54 billion for 1,074 citizens in the capital, ahead of Eid Al Adha.
Dubai Police crack down on beggars and illegal butchers
Dubai Police are urging the public not to deal with beggars or unlicensed itinerant butchers, especially during holidays and festive periods.
UAE, Saudi Arabia and allies condemn Israeli minister over flotilla detainees
The foreign ministers of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia and Pakistan have jointly condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over the treatment of detainees linked to a Gaza-bound flotilla.
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