UAE to waive traffic fines for Omani citizens dating back to 2018

Violations incurred between 2018 and 2023 will be wiped

Traffic in Deira, Dubai, in February. Chris Whiteoak / The National

All traffic fines incurred by Omanis in the UAE between 2018 and 2023 are to be waived by the government, state news agency Wam has reported.

The move comes after Sultan Haitham of Oman paid a state visit to the country, during which he held high-level talks in Abu Dhabi with President Sheikh Mohamed.

The two leaders struck deals to bolster ties in key sectors such as renewable energy, technology and rail infrastructure while establishing investment partnerships worth $35 billion.

Oman is fast becoming a key partner for the UAE, with a $3 billion project to build a railway link between the two nations announced last year.

Oman and Etihad Rail Company, a venture between Oman Rail and Etihad Rail, is overseeing the large-scale transport programme.

Trains that can reach speeds of 200 kph will connect Abu Dhabi with Sohar to the north of Muscat.

The waiving of traffic offences is not unheard of, either.

Dubai Police on Wednesday announced they would waive all traffic fines incurred during the UAE's severe storms last week.

Gen Abdullah Al Marri, commander-in-chief of the force, said no penalties would be imposed for offences committed on Tuesday, April 16, when the emirate was lashed by intense rainfall.

Dubai Police said the decision reflected its “commitment to the community” during “exceptional circumstances”.

The directive came after Sharjah Police declared a similar amnesty owing to the adverse weather.

On Sunday, Sharjah Police said certificates of disposal for cars destroyed in the heavy rain and floods would be issued free of charge in the emirate.

Sultan Haitham of Oman visits the UAE - in pictures

President Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to Sultan Haitham of Oman, at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi. All photos: UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to Sultan Haitham of Oman, at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, bid farewell to Sultan Haitham

Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, await the departure of Sultan Haitham (not shown), at the Presidential Airport

Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed bids farewell to Sultan Haitham

Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, and Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, bid farewell to Sultan Haitham

Members of the Omani Delegation await the departure of Sultan Haitham at the Presidential Airport

President Sheikh Mohamed and Sultan Haitham witnessed the signing of agreements aimed at further strengthening relations between the Gulf neighbours

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Sultan Haitham, pray at the tomb of UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Sultan Haitham and Sheikh Mansour at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Sultan Haitham signs a guest book during a visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Oma's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad and Commerce Minister Qais Al Yousef at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Sultan Haitham visit to the UAE was aimed at promoting relations on a range of issues

Sultan Haitham and Sheikh Mansour at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

President Sheikh Mohamed hosts a dinner reception for Sultan Haitham at Qasr Al Watan

Sheikh Mansour with Sayyid Shihab Al Said, Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, at the dinner reception

Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Suroor bin Mohamed attend the dinner reception

Sheikh Saif at the dinner reception for Sultan Haitham

Sheikh Khaled in discussion with Oman's Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham

Musicians perform during the dinner reception

Sheikh Suroor bin Mohamed and Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of Diwan of the Royal Court of Oman

President Sheikh Mohamed arrives for a dinner reception for Sultan Haitham of Oman

President Sheikh Mohamed and Sultan Haitham

President Sheikh Mohamed receives Sultan Haitham of Oman for a state visit

Sheikh Mansour and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed, National Security Adviser and Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, at the reception for Sultan Haitham

Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, Adviser for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court, and Mohammed Al Dhaheri, UAE ambassador to Oman, attend the reception at the Presidential Airport

Sheikh Saif and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed attend the reception for Sultan Haitham at the Presidential Airport

Mohammed Al Dhaheri, UAE ambassador to Oman, attends the reception at the Presidential Airport

President Sheikh Mohamed and Sultan Haitham stand for the national anthems during a state visit reception at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohamed hosts a state visit reception for Sultan Haitham at Qasr Al Watan

Sheikh Mohamed escorts Sultan Haitham to the state reception at Qasr Al Watan