Hijri New Year: Free parking announced in Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi - Public bus service timings in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain City and Al Dhafra Region will follow Friday schedule.

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Published: Wed 19 Aug 2020, 4:42 PM

Last updated: Wed 19 Aug 2020, 6:51 PM

Abu Dhabi has announced free parking on Sunday, August 23, on account of the Hijri New Year holiday.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Integrated Transport Centre announced that surface public parking bays will be free from Sunday until 7.59am on Monday, August 24, 2020.

ITC has urged motorists not to park their vehicles in prohibited areas and not to block vehicles or traffic flow. It has also advised the public to adhere to Mawaqif regulations regarding resident parking from 9:00pm to 8:00am.
As for bus services during the New Hijri Year holiday, public bus services timings in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain City and Al Dhafra Region will follow Friday schedule.
ITC announced that public ferry services between Jebel Al Dhanna Port and Dalma Island and between Saadiyat and Al Aliah Islands will work during the holiday according to their current schedule.
Earlier today, Sharjah also announced free parking select areas.
A public holiday has been announced on August 23, which is most likely to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, subject to moon sighting.


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