As many as 5,163 car owners have used Dubai Police's smart impound system since the beginning of this year.
According to the officials, the system allows motorists to park their vehicles at home, instead of moving it to police yards.
Once they place their requests, a small device is fitted to the vehicles to alert the police if it is moved during the impoundment period.
Launched in 2018, the system has benefited a lot of drivers, a top official said, adding that it comes at a cost of AED 420.
Dubai authorities confirm drone incident involving oil tanker
Authorities in Dubai said on Tuesday they were responding to an incident involving a drone that affected a Kuwaiti oil tanker in the emirate’s waters.
Air defences respond to incoming missile, drone threats on Tuesday
The UAE says it is continuing to respond to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, with a further alert issued on Tuesday at 02:09 a.m.
Minor injuries reported after debris fire in Dubai's Al Badaa
Authorities in Dubai responded to a fire at an abandoned house in the Al Badaa area caused by debris from an air defence interception, Dubai Media Office (DMO) said on Tuesday.
Drone targets Thuraya telecoms facility in Sharjah
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Abdullah bin Zayed condemns terror plot in Bahrain
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UAE, regional partners issue joint statement on Israel
The UAE, Jordan, Egypt, Indonesia, Türkiye, Pakistan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have issued a joint statement condemning and rejecting the continued restrictions imposed by Israel on the freedom of worship for Muslims and Christians in occupied Jerusalem.
UAE extends distance learning for schools until April 17
The UAE has extended distance learning across all schools until Friday, April 17, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and staff.
Dubai's RTA launches driverless taxis in Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim
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