Abu Dhabi Reveals Penalty Of Up To AED4000 For Littering; Details Inside

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Abu Dhabi Reveals Revised Penalty

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Abu Dhabi Issued Several Fines On UAE's 53rd National Day

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Discarding Cigarette Butts Outside Designated Containers

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Disposing Of Personal Waste

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Disposing of, Placing, Or Leaving Waste In Non-Designated Areas

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More About The Fines

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So, be mindful of the rules to avoid paying fines!

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