Drivers warned against roadside parking for prayers

Our Correspondent
Abu Dhabi Police has issued an advisory in which it has warned drivers against the dangers of parking on either side of the road to perform prayers.
On April 9, it noted on social media that parking on the side of the road is a violation of traffic rules and doing so affects the movement of traffic and could lead to accidents, especially during evening peak hours. It pointed out truck and bus drivers tended to park on the roadside to perform prayers, which posed a threat to the safety of other motorists on the road.
The Traffic and Patrols Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police has asked owners of heavy vehicles, trucks and bus drivers as well as their employers to warn the drivers against parking randomly on the roads, to avoid any negative behaviour, and go to nearby mosques, designated chapels or other safe areas to perform ritual prayers.
Dubai Police has a rule against such roadside parking; violators are fined Dh1,000 and their licences confiscated.
Ramadan working hours
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has issued a circular regarding the working hours of employees in ministries and federal entities during the holy month of Ramadan. The circular stated that the official working hours would be from 9 am to 2 pm.
It further stated that these timings may not apply to those whose work requires otherwise.
Ramadan in the UAE is likely to begin on April 13, subject to the sighting of the moon.