Police in Abu Dhabi are warning of strict action against motorists who throw litter from their cars.
Drivers will also be pulled up if they fail to stop their passengers from dropping rubbish on the road.
Officials said littering spoils the general appearance of the emirate, in addition to causing harm to the environment
Violators will be fined AED 1,000 and hit with six black points on their driving licences.
Dubai Media Office denies Reuters report on explosions
The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) has confirmed that a Reuters report about explosions in Downtown Dubai is false.
Dubai driver caught speeding over 230k/hr without number plate
A driver has been detained for speeding over 230 km/hr on Dubai highways despite trying to evade the authorities by removing the car's number plate.
UAE aid aircraft with essential supplies departs for Gaza
Another UAE aid flight, carrying baby formula, medicines and clothing, has departed for Gaza from Ras Al Khaimah.
UAE expresses solidarity with Algeria over victims of orphanage fire
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Algeria following the fire at an orphanage that killed 11 people and injured 19 in east of its capital Algiers.
