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Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai is to be temporarily closed throughout the weekend as the Cop28 climate conference starts in the city.
The Abu Dhabi-bound carriageway will be closed between Trade Centre Roundabout and the Expo Intersection from 7am until 11am on December 1 to 3.
It is among traffic diversions being put in place by the emirate's Roads and Transport Authority and also coincides with National Day celebrations.
The plan involves the use of other routes such as Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Road, Emirates Road, Al Khail Road, Jumeirah Road, Al Wasl Roadand Al Khail Road.
"[The] RTA advises the public to use public transportation for their commutes," Dubai Media Office reported.
"It also advises motorists to follow directional signage and updates on smart screens regarding temporary traffic diversions and alternative route options."
The plan was drawn up in association with Dubai Police.
Timeline
2012-2015
The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East
May 2017
The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts
September 2021
Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act
October 2021
Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence
December 2024
Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group
May 2025
The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan
July 2025
The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan
August 2025
Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision
October 2025
Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange
November 2025
180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE
