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Traffic Violation Fines Generate Dhs 600 Million For Dubai

There are numerous avenues which helps Dubai government to generate dough, some less apparent than others.

In recent statistics revealed by Dubai police, traffic violators in Dubai paid Dh 600 million (about USD 160 million) as fines in 2008.

2.46 million traffic fines were issued in 2007 as opposed to 2 million fines in 2007, said Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Dubai Police chief.

Intensifying traffic patrols and more speed radars have helped to reduce deaths due to road accidents, said the police chief.

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Posted by Dubai Dude - January 19, 2011 at 2:50 pm

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Rains create havoc in Dubai

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Rain, thunder and hail storm are becoming a routine fixture for Dubai. Just last month there was strong rain fall in Dubai and UAE. Now, the residents of Dubai have experienced another burst of thunder with rains that are falling cats and dogs.

There were four deaths reported due to rain affected damages. Among other incidents, the Indian pavilion in Global Village collapsed, killing one and injuring many.

The heavy rains caused leaks in the Mall of the Emirates. The area around Ski Dubai was cordoned off and buckets placed to catch the drips.

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Posted by Dubai Dude - March 2, 2010 at 1:16 am

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Dubai Police to install radars every two kilometers

Police will soon install radars every two kilometres on the roads in addition to mobile radars to deter speeding and reckless motorists and protect road users.

So far 90 new digital radars are installed on several internal roads and highways in Dubai including, 30 radars on Shaikh Zayed Road, 22 radars on Dubai-Al Ain Road, 17 radars on Dubai-Hatta Road, 10 radars on Emirates Road, six radars on Al Khail Road and five radars on Business Bay Bridge.

These new digital radars are highly advanced and can distinguish between light and heavy vehicles they can catch offences from both sides and the speed limits, on which they flash, can be controlled from the centre of the department.

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Posted by Dubai Dude - December 18, 2008 at 7:21 pm

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Welcome to Global Village, Dubai

Global Village is what the name suggests, a village erected in Dubailand on Emirates Road representing more than 30 nations of the world. At Global Village one can observe diversified cultures and traditions, from Asia, Europe and Africa.

This year Global Village is happening from 12 November, 2008 to 21 February, 2009. Directions adn pavilion details can be checked at their website.

Following is a video of Palentine folk dance which I recorded in last year’s Global Village. Enjoy!

Please share your experiences of Global Village!

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Posted by Dubai Dude - December 17, 2008 at 11:30 pm

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