The Abu Dhabi City Municipality is enhancing road safety around schools, as part of an overall plan to improve traffic movement. According to national news agency WAM, the scheme covers 98 schools across Abu Dhabi island and mainland. The project includes upgrading and improving exits, and roads surrounding school zones. The plan is to develop new infrastructure in schools, such as parking lots, traffic signs and road surface markings.
UAE: Ceasefire must ensure end to Iranian attacks, freedom of navigation
The UAE says it is closely monitoring the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, and is seeking further details to ensure Iran fully commits to an immediate halt in hostilities and the unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE intercepts 17 ballistic missiles, 35 drones on Wednesday
The UAE air defences have successfully intercepted 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched from Iran on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
Three injured following fire at Abu Dhabi's Habshan gas facility
Abu Dhabi authorities have confirmed that three people were injured due to falllen debris from an interception at Habshan gas complex following a fire that broke out in the facility earlier on Wednesday.
Abu Dhabi detains 375 people for filming sites, posting misleading content
Abu Dhabi Police has announced the detention of 375 individuals of various nationalities on charges of filming various sites and circulating and publishing misleading information related to current events online.
UAE air defences respond to more missile threats on Wednesday
The UAE air defences are dealing with further missile and drone threats from Iran, with the latest alert issued on Wednesday at 1:41pm.
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