Question: Someone hit my car while it was parked. I parked in a proper slot legally. The insurance company is asking me to pay something called an ‘excess charge’. Is this legal? Answer: Pursuant to your query, it is assumed that the vehicle insurance policy which you have obtained for your car is a third-party liability and…
Salik charges will remain applicable on Al Maktoum Bridge despite the announced five-week closure of Floating Bridge from April 17, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed to Khaleej Times on Friday. “As of now, the Salik timings will be the same on Maktoum Bridge. Commuters can use other crossings like Infinity Bridge, Business Bay, Mohammad bin Zayed Road,…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will close the Floating Bridge in both directions for 5 weeks starting this Monday, April 17, 2023 to give way to major maintenance works. To ensure a smooth traffic flow, the authority has charted out an integrated plan to reroute the traffic to alternative roads and crossings. These include…
Sharjah Police has called on motorists to avoid parking behind vehicles in a manner that blocks movement, thereby obstructing traffic. In a post on Instagram on Thursday, the authority reminded residents that obstructing vehicle movement can lead to traffic congestion and could waste motorists’ time. Illegal parking in the UAE not only obstructs the movement…
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Honourary Chairman of Young Arab Leaders (YAL), affirmed that enhancing the leadership and influential role of youth, as well as empowering them with the necessary tools and innovative skills, are key pillars of growth in Arab countries. These pillars are essential for…
The UAE Vice-President has completed 17 glorious years as head of the cabinet of ministers and the federal government. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, posted a poignant note on social media, promising that he will do whatever it takes for the…
