Illegally parked cars at Al Shamkha, near Abu Dhabi Airport. Police have reminded drivers that leaving a car idling is a finable offence. Silvia Razgova / The National
Illegally parked cars at Al Shamkha, near Abu Dhabi Airport. Police have reminded drivers that leaving a car idling is a finable offence. Silvia Razgova / The National
Illegally parked cars at Al Shamkha, near Abu Dhabi Airport. Police have reminded drivers that leaving a car idling is a finable offence. Silvia Razgova / The National
Illegally parked cars at Al Shamkha, near Abu Dhabi Airport. Police have reminded drivers that leaving a car idling is a finable offence. Silvia Razgova / The National

Transport

Abu Dhabi Police: Dh500 fine for leaving your car running while shopping

Drivers warned against leaving their car engine on while doing errands

The National

April 03, 2021

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Abu Dhabi Police warned drivers against leaving their cars idling while doing errands or shopping.

If caught, people could be fined Dh500 ($136) for leaving their car engine on, the state news agency Wam reported.

Motorists were also told not to leave their cars running when going into shops at petrol stations, or to ATMs.

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US climate envoy John Kerry to visit Abu Dhabi for key regional talks

UAE increases commitment to reducing carbon emissions and battling climate change

The reminder comes ahead of the GCC and Mena Regional Dialogue For Climate Action in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

The US special envoy on climate, John Kerry, will be attending the high-level discussions on advancing global action to halt climate change.

The transport sector causes about 23 per cent of all emissions from human activity, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.

Wam reported on Friday that the UAE's plans to reduce emission rates included encouraging residents to use mass transport options such as the Dubai Metro, public buses, or hybrid taxis.

The launch of the Etihad Rail project is also expected to reduce carbon emissions from the transport sector, because the train will significantly reduce the number of cars and freight vehicles on the roads.

In pictures: Etihad Rail project

The Etihad Rail network will stretch from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah when complete
The Etihad Rail network will stretch from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah when complete
Maithaa Al Remeithi is Etihad Rail's first female train controller. All pictures by Victor Besa
Maithaa Al Remeithi is Etihad Rail's first female train controller. All pictures by Victor Besa
Maithaa Al Remeithi has turned a childhood love of trains into her dream career
Maithaa Al Remeithi has turned a childhood love of trains into her dream career
Maithaa Al Remeithi plays an integral role in the UAE's rail sector
Maithaa Al Remeithi plays an integral role in the UAE's rail sector
Each day, two freight trains leave the depot at Etihad Rail to transport granulated sulphur from gasfields in Shah and Habshan to an export point in Ruwais
Each day, two freight trains leave the depot at Etihad Rail to transport granulated sulphur from gasfields in Shah and Habshan to an export point in Ruwais
The depot in Mirfa serves as the centre of operations for Etihad Rail
The depot in Mirfa serves as the centre of operations for Etihad Rail
Any one train can take up to 110 wagons, can travel at speeds of 120 kilometres an hour and, at full length, can reach about 1.2km
Any one train can take up to 110 wagons, can travel at speeds of 120 kilometres an hour and, at full length, can reach about 1.2km
It is full speed ahead for Etihad Rail's expansion plans
It is full speed ahead for Etihad Rail's expansion plans
Located a few kilometres inland in a large open expanse, two train tracks which serve Etihad Rail span 264km
Located a few kilometres inland in a large open expanse, two train tracks which serve Etihad Rail span 264km
The specs
  • Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
  • Power: 640hp
  • Torque: 760nm
  • On sale: 2026
  • Price: Not announced yet
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The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE. 

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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
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  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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Transmission: eight-speed automatic

Power: 325bhp

Torque: 450Nm

Price: Dh289,000

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