Khor Fakkan Municipality has announced plans to introduce paid parking in a number of locations in the city from August 15.
The local authority said charges will apply for vehicles parked on Sheikh Khaled Street, Khor Fakkan Corniche, Al Rafisah Dam and Shees Park.
Parking charges will be applicable from 8am to 10pm In Sheikh Khaled Street, except on Fridays when it will be free. Paid parking for the other three areas will be from 8am to 10pm every day.
The tariffs will be charged at a rate of Dh2 for one hour, Dh5 for two hours, Dh8 for three hours and Dh12 for five hours.
Payment for parking can be made either through the nearby smart machine or through SMS ― text the emirate's three-letter plate source, followed by the plate number and the number of hours to 5566.
The municipality said Sharjah citizens aged 60 or over are eligible for free parking. Those who qualify for free parking can register with the municipality either on its website or by visiting the customer service centre in the Al Mudifi area.
The specs
Engine: 1.5-litre 4-cyl turbo
Power: 194hp at 5,600rpm
Torque: 275Nm from 2,000-4,000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed auto
Price: from Dh155,000
On sale: now
The specs
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
- Priority access to new homes from participating developers
- Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
- Flexible payment plans from developers
- Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
- DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
Tearful appearance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves set markets on edge as she appeared visibly distraught in parliament on Wednesday.
Legislative setbacks for the government have blown a new hole in the budgetary calculations at a time when the deficit is stubbornly large and the economy is struggling to grow.
She appeared with Keir Starmer on Thursday and the pair embraced, but he had failed to give her his backing as she cried a day earlier.
A spokesman said her upset demeanour was due to a personal matter.
