A trial run of Abu Dhabi's new road toll system comes into effect today.
However, authorities announced earlier this week that motorists won't be charged to use it until January 1, 2020.
The four toll gates are located at Sheikh Zayed, Maqta, Mussaffah and Sheikh Khalifa bridges.
Those whose cars are registered in the capital will automatically be put into the system while motorists from other emirates have to register online.
Driver escapes unharmed after car swept away in Fujairah flash floods
A driver has managed to escape "without any injuries" before his car was swept away by flash floods in the wadis of Fujairah's Al-Halah area of Daba.
Iran's 'treacherous' attacks targeted vital civilian facilities, UAE tells UN
The UAE told the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday that Iran's "treacherous" and "terrorist" attacks targeting vital civilian areas constitutes a "blatant violation of the state's sovereignty and international humanitarian law".
UAE responds to incoming missile, drone threats on Wednesday
The UAE's air defence systems are responding to missile and drone threats from Iran, with authorities advising the public to stay in a safe location.
UAE air defences intercept 9 drones on Wednesday
The UAE air defences intercepted 9 drones on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Defence.
UAE issues rain alert on Wednesday
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a rain alert for most parts of the country, with increased showers forecast from Thursday evening.
UAE hosts Eid Al Fitr carnival for children in Gaza
An Eid Al Fitr carnival for children has been held in the Gaza Strip under the UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, as part of continuing efforts to bring joy to children in difficult circumstances.
UAE leaders condole with President of Colombia over military plane crash
His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to President of Colombia Gustavo Petro Urrego over the victims of a Colombian military plane crash.
Storms forecast to intensify across UAE by Thursday
The heavy rain and storms affecting the country since Sunday are forecast to continue on Wednesday, before reaching a peak on Thursday and overnight into Friday.
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