Police in Abu Dhabi are reminding motorists NOT to play games on their phone while they're driving.
Those found guilty of the offence will be fined AED 800 dirhams in addition to getting 4 black points on their licence.
Avoidable driver distractions like phone usage have quickly become a significant cause of road accidents and fatalities.
Police say it's also illegal to eat or apply makeup when you're behind the wheel.
UAE President and NATO Secretary General discuss regional developments
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UAE air defences intercept 7 missiles, 16 drones on Monday
The UAE air defences have intercepted 7 ballistic missiles and 16 drones launched from Iran on Monday, an update from the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
UAE condemns the targeting of a hospital in Sudan's Darfur
The United Arab Emirates, on Monday, strongly condemned and denounced the strike on a hospital in East Darfur in Sudan, which resulted in 64 deaths and injuries to 89 people.
UAE President meets with France's Armed Forces Minister in Abu Dhabi
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed strengthening defence ties with Catherine Vautrin, Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs of France, during a meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
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UAE and Indonesian Presidents discuss regional developments
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UAE issues safety guidelines, travel advisories due to unstable weather
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UAE responds to more missile, drone threats on Monday
The UAE's Ministry of Defence announced it is continuing to respond to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, with a second update issued on its official channels on Monday at 3:10 pm.
Abu Dhabi responds to missile debris incident
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have responded to an incident involving falling debris in the Al Shawamekh area, following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems.
UAE responds to missile and drone threats
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UAE and Serbian Presidents discuss bilateral ties, regional developments
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UAE reviews security readiness and response to current challenges
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UAE floating hospital in Al Arish celebrates Eid with Gaza patients
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UAE enjoys robust food security system, says Economy Minister
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Abu Dhabi launches initiative to promote community unity
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UAE offers condolences over Qatar helicopter crash
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Air defences counter missile and drone attack on Sunday afternoon
UAE's Ministry of Defence (MoD) said it was responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran on Sunday afternoon.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call on Monday with Mark Rutte, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), to discuss the ongoing military escalation in the region and its implications for regional and international security.
The UAE air defences have intercepted 7 ballistic missiles and 16 drones launched from Iran on Monday, an update from the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
The United Arab Emirates, on Monday, strongly condemned and denounced the strike on a hospital in East Darfur in Sudan, which resulted in 64 deaths and injuries to 89 people.
