Jaywalkers to face full force of law

April 5, 2012

Dubai, April 5: Dubai's top traffic official has warned pedestrians against crossing roads with a speed of 80 km/h plus from undesignated spots because that is a crime punishable by the UAE Traffic Law.

Pedestrians are often advised not to cross highways with speeds of more than 80 km/h because they could be held liable for any accidents resulting from their irrational behaviour, said Senior Chief Traffic Prosecutor Salah Bu Farousha, Head of Dubai Traffic Public Prosecution (TPP).

According to the Traffic Law's article 7, it is a crime for a pedestrian to cross a road the speed of which is more than 80 km/h. The punishment is a Dh200 fine.

Meanwhile, the Federal Penal Code allows traffic prosecutors to hold pedestrians, who cross roads with a speed of 80 km/h plus and cause accidents resulting in injuries or property damages, liable and refer them to court. "Those suspects could be prosecuted for being responsible for injuring someone or causing damages to properties," Bu Farousha told Gulf News yesterday.

TPP's head stressed they will prosecute pedestrians if their offence was more serious than that of a driver involved in an accident that resulted in damages or injuries.

"If investigations revealed that the pedestrian's offence was more serious than that of a driver, who was involved in an accident, then we will act as per the Penal Code. We will also ask the court to implement the Traffic Law's article 57, according to which a suspect could face a month in jail and/or face a fine between Dh200 and Dh500," said Bu Farousha.

His comments came in light of the death of three persons in separate accidents in less than 11 hours between Tuesday afternoon and evening.

A 23-year-old Pakistani driver died after he lost control of his vehicle and suddenly veered off from the extreme right lane to the left one.

The Pakistani died on the spot and his car jumped over the barrier and hit another vehicle on the opposite side.

"A 30-year-old Pakistani driver's vehicle knocked down a pedestrian and killed him on Al Ittihad Road in the Dubai-Sharjah direction at 5.10pm. The third accident happened at 9.45pm in an inner road in Al Barhsa," Bu Farousha said.

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UAE announces new 10-year Blue Residency Visa. Details here

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May 17,2024

The United Arab Emirates has announced a 10-year Blue residency visa for individuals who have made exceptional efforts and contributions to protecting the environment.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, who chaired the Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi formally approved this.

He said the move comes in line with implementing the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who had announced 2024 as the Year of Sustainability.

The Blue visa will be granted to individuals championing sustainability and the use of modern technologies in promoting the circular economy, and other relevant fields.

Sheikh Mohammed said the sustainability of our economy has become linked to the sustainability of our environment, and our national directions in this area are clear and consistent.

He also approved the National Youth Agenda, among several initiatives, instructing the Minister of Youth to prioritise five key areas: empowering youth economically, developing their scientific skills, reinforcing their national identity, enhancing their community contributions, and activating their role in representing their country on the international stage.

CEO of Artificial Intelligence

The Cabinet has approved the introduction of the post of CEO of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all major federal entities, in line with the UAE's strategy to strengthen its position in AI.

“Today, we approved the introduction of the CEO of Artificial Intelligence role in all major federal entities, as part of the UAE’s strategy to solidify its position in the field of artificial intelligence,” the Vice President said.

The initiative aims to facilitate the integration of AI tools within these institutions, further advancing the transition toward a new era driven by cutting-edge technologies across federal entities.

University rankings

The Cabinet also endorsed a new framework for categorising higher education institutions across the nation. The forthcoming national rankings will assess over 70 higher education establishments based on the quality of their education, the employability of their graduates, the strength of their scientific research, and their collaborations with international scientific institutions.

The unveiling of these university rankings marks a significant stride in elevating the calibre of our higher education system and fostering transparency. It empowers families to make informed decisions, selecting the most suitable and exemplary educational pathways for their children,” Sheikh Mohammed said.

“During the meeting, we were updated on recent advancements in our national space sector, with our national cadres now comprising 38 per cent of personnel engaged in global space projects. Additionally, expenditure on space research has seen a 14 per cent increase."

"Our commitment remains steadfast in guiding our youth towards promising and pioneering sectors while safeguarding our environment and adopting leading international technologies within our government. Concurrently, we are dedicated to enhancing our higher education systems, ensuring a brighter future for our youth,” Sheikh Mohammed added.

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