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Dubai Police Esports Tournament Dates To Etihad Airways Flight Frequency For Rome; 5 UAE Updates For You

To ensure you are always ahead of all the developments, before starting the new week, we’re here with a list of UAE updates.

by Anupriya Mishra
Dubai Police Esports Tournament Dates To Etihad Airways Flight Frequency For Rome; 5 UAE Updates For You

There are many updates that are happening in the UAE and these are quite important as well. So, keeping up with all the updates can sometimes be challenging, even for those who regularly follow the news. To ensure you are always ahead of all the developments, before starting the new week, we’re here with a list of UAE updates that you might want to check out.

UAE Updates

1. Some Schools Announce Distance Learning In Dubai On Monday

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As the heavy rains continue in Dubai, some schools have now announced distance learning for Monday. Moreover, most of these institutions have also revealed that in-person learning will begin once again. This comes after heavy rains lashed the emirate on Sunday! As a result, there were widespread disruptions.

2. Truck Ban Timings Changed In Abu Dhabi For Ramadan

The truck ban timings have now been changed for the month of Ramadan in Abu Dhabi. Yes, this was announced by the Abu Dhabi police on its official X account (formerly Twitter). This restriction applies to trucks and buses transporting over 50 workers. So, the prohibition begins from 8 am to 10 am in the cities of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. And it’s also during the peak hours in the evening, from 2 pm to 4 pm.

3. Dubai RTA Reveals Public Transport Operating Hours

The Dubai RTA recently revealed the operating hours for public transport in the emirate. Yes, it mentions the Dubai Water Taxi, Dubai Metro, Dubai Bus, and Dubai Ferry. Not to mention, the operational hours for service provider centres have also been revealed by the authority for the holy month of Ramadan.

Also Read: This Ramadan, Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Anticipates 600,000 Global Visitors

4. Dubai Police Esports Tournament Dates Revealed

It was recently revealed by the Dubai Police, that the dates for the Dubai Police Esports Tournament in its Ramadan edition are now out. Yes, this will kick off on March 15 and go on till March 24. It’s worth mentioning that the tournament will be taking place at the prestigious Dubai Police Officers Club. As such, the valuable prizes are worth up to AED100,000.

Also Read: After Dubai, Sharjah Reveals The Locations Where Iftar Cannons Will Be Fired! Take A Look

5. Etihad Airways Boosts Flights Between Abu Dhabi & Rome

 

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The national carrier has revealed that it is boosting its services between Abu Dhabi and Rome. This development will increase the number of flights from 11 weekly to twice a day. As it happens, this increase in flight services will begin from November 1, 2024 onwards and the aim is to cater to growing demands!

So, don’t forget to stay tuned to this space for more details regarding the updates in UAE.

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First Published: March 11, 2024 12:51 PM