As many as 34 accidents in Dubai were caused by buses and trucks during the first eight months of 2019.
That’s according to Dubai Police, who say these crashes resulted in one death and 48 injuries.
These types of vehicles were also responsible for 35 accidents that led to 12 deaths and 87 injuries during the same period last year.
Authorities released the figures following the crash on Monday morning, in which eight people died and six others were injured.
UAE condemns Iranian missile attacks on oil tankers that killed one
The UAE has strongly condemned Iranian missile strikes on two of its oil tankers in the southern passage of Strait of Hormuz that killed one crew member and critically injured eight others.
ADNOC L&S confirms its tankers hit by Iranian missiles
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's shipping arm ADNOC Logistics and Services has confirmed that its crude oil tankers - "Al Bahyah" and "Mombasa B" - were hit by Iranian missiles while transiting Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.
2 men get 6-month jail terms for illegally fitting emergency lights on car
Abu Dhabi Criminal Court has sentenced two men to six months in jail for illegally fitting their vehicle with emergency lights to trick the public.
UAE unveils award to honour achievements in higher education sector
The UAE has unveiled an award to honour exemplary contributions of institutions and individuals in the higher education sector.
UAE strongly condemns ongoing attacks on Kuwait’s Consulate in Iraq
The UAE has strongly condemned the ongoing attacks targeting the Consulate General of Kuwait in Iraq's Basra.
Zayed Sustainability Prize attracts strong global participation
The Zayed Sustainability Prize has closed submissions for its 2027 awards cycle, receiving 10,233 entries from 177 countries.
UAE announces four days of mourning following death of former Qatar Emir
The UAE Presidential Court has announced a four-day period of mourning following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar and father of the country's current Emir.
Sharjah ramps up drive to reduce single-use waste
Reducing reliance on single-use products is the focus of a new sustainability drive across Sharjah.
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