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Sharjah: Free parking announced during Eid Al Etihad public holiday
The announcement excludes smart parking yards, and 'blue' public paid-parking zones that operate throughout the week and on official holidays
Sharjah announced free parking on the occasion of the Eid Al Etihad public holiday in the UAE on Sunday, November 30.
Motorists will be exempted from public parking fees on Monday, December 1, and Tuesday, December 2. Usual free parking in the city is applied on Fridays.
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The announcement excludes smart parking yards, and 'blue' public paid-parking zones that operate throughout the week and on official holidays.
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Most residents across the UAE are getting a four-day long weekend on the occasion of the National Holiday, with December 1 and 2 being declared as public holidays. Combining with the usual weekend of Saturday and Sunday, this translates into a four-day break.
Meanwhile in Sharjah, where some employees operate on a four-day work week and get Fridays off too, there is a five-day holiday period for these residents.
Dubai recently announced its three-day free parking during the festive period. Fees is set to resume on Wednesday, December 3, with the free parking not covering multi-storey car parks and Al Khail Gate N-365.
Additionally, Abu Dhabi declared that parking will be free for three consecutive days starting Sunday, November 30, on the occasion of UAE National Day. Darb tolls will also be free of charge during this period.
Laraib Anwer
Laraib Anwer is a Digital Journalist who loves the thrill of breaking headlines almost as much as she does unapologetically using GenZ slang. She dreams of a world free of animal cruelty and hopes to tell community stories that make a difference.
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