Implementing proper strategies can reduce traffic accidents by at least a third. This issue has been the focus at the 5th GCC Municipalities and Smart Cities conference. Municipalities around the world are being urged to tackle traffic congestion, road accidents and rash drivers. Proper planning, strategic outlook and balanced management modules are being viewed as some of the solutions.
UAE warns motorists as dusty conditions reduce visibility
Motorists have been advised to exercise caution on the road after UAE weather bureau issued a yellow dust alert and warned of visibility dropping to less than 2,000 metres in some parts.
UAE set for second phase of single-use plastic ban
The UAE is set to significantly widen its ban on single-use plastics, with the second phase coming into effect on January 1, 2026.
Minor earthquake recorded east of Saudi Arabia
A 4.3 Magnitude Earthquake has been recorded in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday at 2:11 am UAE time, according to weather authorities.
World’s Coolest Winter campaign spotlights UAE entrepreneurs
The UAE has launched the sixth edition of its World’s Coolest Winter campaign, with this year themed 'Our Winter is Entrepreneurial'.
