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.
Dubai is introducing a new front licence plate for motorcycles and e-bikes used in corporate delivery services. These vehicles previously carried only rear plates.
The UAE has strongly condemned the drone attack that targeted a logistics base of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in the city of Kadugli in Sudan that killed six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and injured eight on Saturday.
The UAE has strongly condemned the Israeli Cabinet’s approval to establish and legalise 19 settlements in the occupied West Bank, stressing that the step is a dangerous escalation and a violation of international law.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held a phone call with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to discuss ways to strengthen ties in support of shared interests.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, has directed Dubai Customs to work towards setting global benchmarks, calling it "the first line of defence for the economy".
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed enhancing cooperation with Niko Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, as part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.
Emirates Airline has set up an airbridge with Dubai Humanitarian to transport urgent relief aid to support those affected by the devastating Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.
Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has outlined the route map for Dubai Metro's Blue Line that will connect 14 stations, of which five will be elevated, four underground, two "future elevated" and one underground interchange.
Dubai mandates front number plates for delivery bikes
UAE condemns drone attack on peacekeeping base in Sudan
UAE condemns Israel’s approval to establish 19 settlements in West Bank
UAE, European Commission Presidents explore closer ties
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan reviews Dubai Customs' innovative progress
UAE, Cyprus Presidents discuss enhancing strategic partnership
Emirates, Dubai Humanitarian launch airbridge for Sri Lanka cyclone victims
RTA chalks out route map for Dubai Metro Blue Line
