As many as 7,873 pedestrians were fined in Abu Dhabi last year for crossing the road from undesignated areas.
The stats were released by Abu Dhabi Police, who have urged people to use designated walkways, tunnels and crossings.
The authority warned that jaywalking puts pedestrians and other road users in danger.
It added that the offence is punishable with a AED 400 fine.
UAE allows flexible hours for federal workers as schools reopen
UAE federal workers will be allowed reduced work hours on Monday, August 25, for school drop-offs and pick-ups on the first day of the new academic year.
First team of Emirati youth arrive in Al Arish to assist in Gaza humanitarian mission
The first batch of the UAE's "Youth Social Missions Programme" has arrived in Egypt's Al Arish to start humanitarian work in Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
Dubai Foster Care Committee records near 100% approval rate
Dubai's Foster Care Committee has worked on 287 cases during the first half of the year, recording 98.26 per cent in judicial approval rating for its competent and accurate recommendations.
UAE Central Bank fines Malik exchange house AED2 million
The Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) has revoked the licence of Malik Exchange and imposed a fine of AED2 million for violations of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.
UAE intensifies firefighting operations in Albania
The UAE Rescue Team has conducted 19 specialised operations, with 406 precise water drops on fire hotspots, using more than 700,000 kg of water in continued efforts to fight wildfires in Albania.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
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