Parking will be free across most public spaces in Dubai for three days.
According to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), all paid zones, except for multi-level terminals, will be free to use from Thursday, March 25 to Saturday, March 27.
The parking meters will be reactivated on Sunday, March 28.
The move is in line with the Ruler's Court’s decision to suspend work at all Dubai Government departments for three days following the death of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The RTA's customer happiness centres and vehicle testing centres will also be closed for three days.
The RTA has extended its condolences on the passing of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
"The demise of Sheikh Hamdan means that the UAE and Dubai have lost a very loyal leader after decades of impressive achievements dedicated to the prosperity of the nation," said Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the RTA's Board of Executive Directors.
Sharjah Police have arrested a motorist who racked up 137 traffic violations and fines totalling over AED 104,000, all while using forged licence plates to evade detection.
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have held a phone call to discuss ways to strengthen ties under their countries’ strategic partnership.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, toured the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which wrapped up on Thursday at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow at the end of his official visit to Russia.
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