A driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident in Sharjah has been arrested.
Police say the motorist fled the scene after running over a pedestrian in Industrial Area 5 on Monday night.
They nabbed him within 24 hours after analysing CCTV footage and car debris from the site.
Officers also found that he took the vehicle to a workshop to hide traces of the accident.
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Starting the 2026–2027 academic year, the cut-off age for admissions to Kindergarten and Grade 1 will shift to December 31, from the previous date of August 31.
Motorists have been advised to exercise caution on the road after UAE weather bureau issued a yellow dust alert and warned of visibility dropping to less than 2,000 metres in some parts.
