DUBAI 14 June 2018: A plan for managing traffic movement as part of preparations for Eid Al Fitr holidays, has been prepared by Events Security Committee of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police.
“The plan aims to steer the traffic from and to Burj Khalifa district in different directions, be it from Oud Metha Street through Al Asayel Street, or through Zabeel Bridges and Happiness Street. It also covers the use of local roads of the Business Bay to access Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road to ease the pressure on the Financial Centre Street,” said Maitha bin Adai, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency cum Chairperson of Traffic Management and Operational Plans for Annual Events Committee.
To ensure smooth traffic flow, the traffic signals on the Financial Centre Street and Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard will be monitored and controlled to ensure maximum possible traffic flow during peak hours. Two areas have been designated as additional parking at Al Wasl Club, and Al Jafliya (nearby the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs) in case the parking slots of Dubai Mall are full.
Shuttle buses will be deployed to commute riders from and to Dubai Mall and those areas.
Maitha revealed that the operational timing of the metro service during Eid holidays s, starting from Friday 15 June as stated below. She noted that the service frequency timing (headway) would range from 3 to 8 minutes, depending on peak hours, and the Express Metro service would be operational as usual. As announced earlier this week, the metro and tram operational hours during the holidays s will be as follows:
| Date | Red Line | Green Line | Tram |
| Operation Time | Operation Time | Operation Time | |
| Friday 15/06/2018 | From 10:00 am to 02:00 am | From 10:00 am to 02:00 am | From 09:00 am to 01:00 am |
| Saturday 16/06/2018 | From 05:00 am to 02:00 am | From 05:30 am to 02:00 am | From 06:00 am to 01:00 am |
| Sunday 17/06/2018 | From 05:00 am to 02:00 am | From 05:30 am to 02:00 am | From 06:00 am to 01:00 am |
Organisational measures for bus service and taxis calls for the deployment of the largest possible number of vehicles at the pick-up and drop-off area of the Mall. Additional taxis will be directed to the area during peak hours. Alternative parking lots will be provided at the parking of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, and Al Wasl Club.
Shuttle buses will commute the public from and to Burj Khalifa district, and 14 signs will be installed to direct road users to the alternative parking of Dubai Mall. In case of excessive demand for taxis at the Dubai Mall, a bus route will be opened to lift riders to Deira City Center and Burjman Metro Stations where more taxis will be in place.
A team of high-class team of engineers and technical inspectors will be ready to fix and deal with any emergency at site during the Eid holidays in collaboration with Dubai Police and Emaar to ensure the implementation of the operational plans and required closures. The RTA wishes all a great holidays free from crashes,” concluded Maitha.
“The Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police has endorsed the security plan. Emphasis was placed on all streets as well as internal & external routes, especially arterial roads from and to the Airport, tourist areas and shopping centres. Traffic patrols will be intensively deployed to ease congestion and fend off any traffic issues that may arise due to the high traffic volumes anticipated in those areas.
National Ambulance increases resources
ABU DHABI: National Ambulance has announced that it has taken all emergency preparation and proactive measures for the upcoming Eid Al Fitr period. This comes as part of an integrated pre-emergency plan to increase emergency resources by 20 percent leading to maximum readiness to ensure public safety and preparedness to deal with emergency situations and potential road traffic accidents across the northern emirates.
As part of the pre-emptive preparations, National Ambulance will work closely with its strategic partners at the Ministry of Interior, mainly the police and Civil Defence, as well as the Ministry of Health and Prevention and its hospitals.
The National Ambulance will be activating its proactive emergency plan for public holidays, which will raise levels of readiness and alertness through the re-distribution of medical emergency crews and putting extra ambulances on roads. These additional resources will be deployed around hot spots and vital roads according to data collected by National Ambulance and shared by strategic partners.
Commenting on the announcement, Ahmed Saleh Al Hajeri, Deputy CEO of the National Ambulance, said, “Our dedicated team of ambulance crew and communications centre will be on full alert, and efficiently coordinating with strategic partners to respond and deal with emergency calls and incidents that may arise during this period; ensuring that the public receive the most effective assistance possible.”
“We urge people to call us on 998 or use the NA998 app in case they need an emergency ambulance,” he added.
Dubai Customs announces Eid Al Fitr working hours
DUBAI: Dubai Customs has announced the official working hours at its customs centres during the Eid Al Fitr holiday to help individuals and companies clear their goods without any delay.
The Air customs centres at Dubai Cargo Village, Dubai Airport Free Zone- gate number (5), and Dubai Flower Centre will work around-the-clock, according to sources. The inspection section at the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre and Emirates Post Office Customs Centre will work from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting from the third day of Eid.
Jebel Ali Inspection Centre, Port Rashid Inspection Centre and Dubai Logistics City Inspection Centre will work around-the-clock during Eid holiday; whereas, Jebel Ali customer service centre will work from the third day of Eid, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Dubai Logistics City’s Customs Service Centre will resume work after Eid holiday.
Hatta Customs Centre will work around-the-clock, whereas Dry Docks and Dukamz centres will resume on the third day of Eid from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m..
At coastal customs centres the work will be as follows: Around-the-clock at exit and entry gates (inspection and marine operations), Deira wharfage (inspection), Dubai Creek Customs Centres (inspection), and Hamirya Port inspection centre. Work at Hamriya Port Customs Centre and Creek Customs Centre will start from the third day of Eid from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m..
Customs Declarations Department will work around-the-clock during the Eid holiday.