Motorists will not have to pay for parking across most public spaces in Dubai on Friday, September 29 - the public holiday to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council, paid tribute to civil defence personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended a warm welcome to Comoros leader Azali Assoumani as he begins his state visit in the UAE.