Dubai installs 17,500 parking signs with QR codes

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has installed more than 17,500 new signs in parking zones across the emirate.

The signs provide motorists with details about parking fees, service hours and how to pay.

They include QR codes for the authority's app and WhatsApp messaging service, as well as the SMS payment platform number.

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The authority's latest statistics show that more than 80 per cent of motorists prefer to pay parking fees through mobile phones and smart tablets.

There is also information about parking hours and details about the authority's Ramadan timings.

“The new signs have clear visibility at night and include four QR codes for payment methods alongside the zone code, which make it easier for parking users to make direct payment through a variety of channels," said Osama Al Safi, director of Parking, Traffic and Roads Agency.

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Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which can increase dehydration.
Seek cool environments: Use air conditioning, fans, or visit community spaces with climate control.
Limit outdoor activities: Avoid strenuous activity during peak heat. If outside, seek shade and wear a wide-brimmed hat.
Dress appropriately: Wear lightweight, loose and light-coloured clothing to facilitate heat loss.
Check on vulnerable people: Regularly check in on elderly neighbours, young children and those with health conditions.
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