A total of 1,081 public buses will be deployed in Sharjah this week.
It's to help residents get around easily during the Eid holidays.
Officials say the frequency of routes will also be increased, with some buses operating every five minutes.
In total, the buses will run close to 6,000 trips over the festive period.
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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the launch of an authority that will be led exclusively by citizens to shape the nation's future.
The UAE has lowered the age of majority from 21 years to 18 years under a new law regarding civil transactions.
Ras Al Khaimah ushered in the new year with a new Guinness World Record title for the largest aerial display of a phoenix, a mythical symbol of renewal and rebirth, created using 2,300 drones.
