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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 30th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate has announced that it has installed traffic light cameras at 10 intersections in Abu Dhabi, bringing the total number of intersections fitted with these cameras in Abu Dhabi to 36. This step was implemented as part of the first phase of the project that aim to install traffic control systems at all intersections. It is worth mentioning that this project is part of the approach to use state-of-the-art automatic traffic control systems, and is in line with Abu Dhabi Police’ traffic safety strategy that aims to make roads safer.

Brigadier Eng. Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Director of Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police, said that the cameras used to monitor traffic violators at Abu Dhabi intersections operate with state-of-the-art technology and high efficiency. The ca ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 30th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police recently established a Traffic Village to raise awareness among motorcyclists and quad bike drivers in the Al Bada touristic region. It was also established to educate students on safety precautions and the requirements needed in order to drive motorcycles. The village also aims to encourage motorcyclists to abide by traffic rules and exercise caution while driving in order to avoid accidents and maintain their safety and the safety of others.

Major Salah Abdullah Al Humairi, Chief of the Al Ain Traffic and Patrols Section, said that by establishing the village, the Traffic Directorate aims to urge motorcyclists, especially young motorcyclists, to abide by traffic instructions and rules in order to reduce traffic accidents as well as decrease the human and material losses that are experienced when quad bikes of various kinds are misused by you ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 30th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department at Abu Dhabi Police has urged drivers to ensure the safety and ability of their vehicles’ tires in order to avoid serious traffic accidents caused by faulty, worn-out tires. Moreover, the department urged them to regularly check the condition of their tires and check their pressure.

It is worth mentioning that the department organized an awareness-raising initiative to educate motorists about tire safety and optimizing their use. It also advised them to make sure to choose the right tire that is the best option for their vehicles’ speed and power.

Colonel Mohamed Mayouf Al Kutbi, Head of the Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department, stressed that Abu Dhabi Police pays great attention in order to provide the public with safety, and pays special attention to traffic issues in order to ensure the safety of individuals and prevent accidents. Moreove ... Read more »

Tal Moreeb Race Participants to Practice in Designated Areas

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, December 29th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Western Region (Al Gharbia) Police Directorate urged the participants in the Tal Moreeb Race to adhere to public safety precautions and cooperate with police officers at the event. The Directorate also asked them to refrain from participating in dangerous sporting activities, like riding motor bikes and driving modified cars outside of the designated areas. The venue was specifically designed to ensure a safe and fun time for the drivers and the audience alike. It was designed so that their safety could be maintained and accidents could be avoided.

Colonel Ojeil Ali Abdullah, Director of the Western Region Police Directorate, asked the race participants and the audience to abstain from going far into the desert as a safety precaution. He said that if they are to do so, they should specify their location and use GPS systems to a ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, December 29th 2013 [ME NewsWire]


As the New Year holiday and celebrations approach, the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate is increasing its surveillance of internal and external roads. This initiative aims to make motorists abide by the traffic laws, and aims to eliminate the causes of accidents. The increase in surveillance also helps prevent noise disturbances and any behaviors that may impede traffic flow.

Colonel Khamis Isaaq, Deputy Director of the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate, has encouraged all motorists to abide by the speed limits during the New Year celebrations, especially late at night and in the early hours of the morning. He also urged motorists to cooperate with the police and take safety precautions for their own safety and for the safety of others.

Colonel Isaaq also mentioned that the contributing factors that led to accidents last year included speeding, lack of atte ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, December 29th 2013

In a meeting in his office on Sunday, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met H.E Dr. Najibullah Mojadidi, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the UAE.

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation that concerns the two friendly countries, as well as issues of common interest.

Brigadier Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri, Director General of Headquarters Affairs at Abu Dhabi Police, attended the meeting in addition to Colonel Saud Al Saadi, Director of the Secretariat of the Office of His Highness, the Minister.

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, December 29th 2013

The Ministry of Interior has urged Sharjah police officers to promote the concept of respecting the law and urged them to commit to this through their work and behavior.

The Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior presented Sharjah Police General Directorates’ staff with educational lectures that were attended by more than one thousand staff members.

First Lieutenant Nasser Al Kaabi, Head of the Police Awareness Section at the Law Respect Culture Bureau, mentioned that he had reviewed the key legal points with the attendees.  The lectures covered police officers’ different duties, including the role of the executive administrative officer who stops crimes and the role of the non-executive administrative officer whose duty is to pursue criminals and bring them to justice, and collect all relative evide ... Read more »