Public parking slots and toll gates in Abu Dhabi will be free of charge during the New Year's holiday on Monday, January 1.
According to the Integrated Transport Authority (ITC), the M-18 truck parking lot in the Musaffah area will also be free of charge.
It called on motorists to avoid parking in prohibited areas and in residential parking spaces from 9:00 pm to 8:00 am.
The ITC's Customer Happiness Centres across the emirate of Abu Dhabi will be closed on Monday, January 1, and will resume operations on Tuesday, January 2.
Customers can continue to access ITC’s services on its digital platforms and through the unified Service Support Centre of the Department of Municipalities and Transport on the toll-free number 800850 and Taxi call centre 600535353, which are available 24/7.
Meanwhile, public buses will operate according to the regular holiday schedule. The number of trips between Abu Dhabi city and its suburbs will be increased, as well as the services between Abu Dhabi and other emirates.
The ITC will also operate additional trips on the free bus route No. 408, which serves visitors to and from the Sheikh Zayed Festival.
His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has met with a number of sheikhs, officials and citizens at Al Maqam Palace in Al Ain.
The UAE's Attorney-General, Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, has ordered the referral of 13 defendants and six UAE-registered companies to the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal (State Security Court) on charges of illicit trafficking in military materiel, forgery and money laundering.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has honoured the winners of the 'Erth Dubai Awards', recognising their contributions to preserving the emirate’s cultural and social heritage.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, to discuss regional developments and bilateral ties.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced a nationwide programme of events to mark International Workers’ Day on May 1, in collaboration with government and private sector partners.
The UAE’s transport and supply chain system continues to operate efficiently, affirmed Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, adding that it reflects the country's "high level of resilience in addressing regional challenges".