There were 142 deaths on Dubai's roads from January to November this year, a 7.5 per cent drop from the 225 in the same period in 2009, according to Dubai Traffic Department figures published by WAM, the state news agency.
The figures also showed that there were 161 serious injuries, 509 moderate injuries, and 1,311 minor injuries during the 11-month period.
Maj Omar Moussa Ashour, the director of Accidents Survey at Dubai Traffic, said the fall in fatal accidents was due to "coordinated efforts of the department in cooperation with other authorities", WAM reported.
In Sharjah, road deaths also fell, by 10 per cent, from last year to 139, the emirate's police director general revealed yesterday. Maj Gen Humaid al Hudaidi said a traffic safety programme resulted in more than 6,600 tickets being handed out in just one week, and that the intensified police focus had helped to bring down road deaths.
There was an increase in car thefts, however, with about 50 cars being stolen compared with fewer than 30 in some previous years. Many of the vehicles were exported through the use of false certification, and authorities plan to concentrate on the problem next year.
Police arrested almost 30 car thieves in October and another 30 in July as they cracked down on a suspected network exporting the vehicles.
On the positive side, street vending and begging had almost been completely eradicated in the emirate after a successful campaign, Maj Gen al Hudaidi said.
There was more good news for Sharjah when figures revealed that the number of crimes this year was expected to be half of the 21,000 reported in 2009. Although no official crime records are yet available, full statistics would be announced next month.
The ability to fight crime was improved by the five police stations opened this year.
The department's work was not unrecognised as it received 13 of the 23 best-performance awards given out by the Ministry of Interior.
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Game Changer
Director: Shankar
Stars: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Anjali, S J Suryah, Jayaram
Rating: 2/5
Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)
Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia
German intelligence warnings
- 2002: "Hezbollah supporters feared becoming a target of security services because of the effects of [9/11] ... discussions on Hezbollah policy moved from mosques into smaller circles in private homes." Supporters in Germany: 800
- 2013: "Financial and logistical support from Germany for Hezbollah in Lebanon supports the armed struggle against Israel ... Hezbollah supporters in Germany hold back from actions that would gain publicity." Supporters in Germany: 950
- 2023: "It must be reckoned with that Hezbollah will continue to plan terrorist actions outside the Middle East against Israel or Israeli interests." Supporters in Germany: 1,250
Source: Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution
Dirham Stretcher tips for having a baby in the UAE
Selma Abdelhamid, the group's moderator, offers her guide to guide the cost of having a young family:
• Buy second hand stuff
They grow so fast. Don't get a second hand car seat though, unless you 100 per cent know it's not expired and hasn't been in an accident.
• Get a health card and vaccinate your child for free at government health centres
Ms Ma says she discovered this after spending thousands on vaccinations at private clinics.
• Join mum and baby coffee mornings provided by clinics, babysitting companies or nurseries.
Before joining baby classes ask for a free trial session. This way you will know if it's for you or not. You'll be surprised how great some classes are and how bad others are.
• Once baby is ready for solids, cook at home
Take the food with you in reusable pouches or jars. You'll save a fortune and you'll know exactly what you're feeding your child.
Emergency
Director: Kangana Ranaut
Stars: Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry
Rating: 2/5