As many as 7,873 pedestrians were fined in Abu Dhabi last year for crossing the road from undesignated areas.
The stats were released by Abu Dhabi Police, who have urged people to use designated walkways, tunnels and crossings.
The authority warned that jaywalking puts pedestrians and other road users in danger.
It added that the offence is punishable with a AED 400 fine.
Dubai Metro Blue Line set for 30% completion by end-2026
Dubai Metro Blue Line is on course to completing 30 per cent of construction work by the end of 2026, with the opening day set for 9.9.2029, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed.
Shaikha Al Nowais becomes first Emirati woman to head UN Tourism
UAE's Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais has made history by becoming the first Emirati woman to step in as Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
UAE leaders offer condolences to Brazil over tornado victims
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Sunday, sent a message of condolences to Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, over the victims of the tornado that hit the state of Paraná, which resulted in several deaths and injuries.
Arab Parliament praises UAE's use of AI in justice sector
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yammahi, President of the Arab Parliament, has praised the rapid development of the justice sector in the UAE through its artificial intelligence technologies and digital transformation within the judicial system.
Dubai Metro Blue Line is on course to completing 30 per cent of construction work by the end of 2026, with the opening day set for 9.9.2029, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed.
UAE's Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais has made history by becoming the first Emirati woman to step in as Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Sunday, sent a message of condolences to Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, over the victims of the tornado that hit the state of Paraná, which resulted in several deaths and injuries.
