UAE traffic: Drivers face delays on first day of school

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Dubai - Dubai Police also asked drivers to comply with the local school procedures.

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Published: Sun 5 Jan 2020, 7:00 AM

Last updated: Thu 9 Feb 2023, 1:16 PM

Motorists in Dubai faced quite a few roadblocks on the first day of school.

Dubai Police also asked drivers to comply with the local school procedures and instructions of crossing guards for the safety of school students.


The Oud Metha area where most of the schools are located saw certain fragmented traffic movement today.

People driving to Deira and Mirdif from Sharjah were caught in heavy traffic on Sunday morning.


The area around Dubai International Airport and the Sharjah Industrial area were also blocked this morning. Drivers are advised to take alternative routes to reach their destinations or in case they are heading to the airport today.

Residents driving in from Al Nahda towards Al Mulla were caught up in a hold up on the road for a while this morning.

A similar situation was experienced by motorists within Sharjah.


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