Would you pay AED 4 million for a number plate?
That's how much one bidder dished out for the licence plate 12 W at a Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) auction over the weekend.
In total, AED 23 million was raised for the 90 plates that were up for grabs.
The plate - 20 Z - was the next most sought after plate, fetching AED 2.7 million.
Altogether 90 distinctive two, three, four and five digits plates were listed in the public auction, which was the RTA's 101st one.
Four injured after debris incident at Khor Fakkan port
Authorities in Sharjah say four people have been injured in an incident at Khor Fakkan port on Sunday, after debris fell during a successful air defence interception.
Dubai sends 96 tonnes of medical aid to Afghanistan
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has sent 96 tonnes of medical aid to Afghanistan.
Dubai to open 35 new parks this year, Municipality says
Dubai Municipality announced on Sunday it is set to open 35 parks in 2026 as part of its long-term urban development strategy.
UAE air defences intercept 10 missiles, 50 drones on Sunday
UAE air defences detected and successfully intercepted 9 ballistic missiles, 1 cruise missile and 50 drones launched from Iran on Sunday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
Abu Dhabi confirms three fires at Borouge Petrochemicals plant
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have confirmed three fires broke out at the Borouge Petrochemicals Factory on Sunday due to fallen debris from air defence interceptions.
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