Following the unprecedented storm that recently swept across the UAE, Al Masaood Automobiles the authorised distributor of Nissan in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Western Region, is extending its support to the community by offering Nissan customers an additional 10% discount on service and genuine parts, in damage repairs caused by the extreme weather, until 15 May. Recognizing the need for flexibility following this challenging time, Al Masaood Automobiles’ Nissan service centres are also extending their hours of operation to open on Sundays, starting this week, to accommodate customers’ needs.

After record-breaking rainfall and many vehicles being affected due to water damage, customers now face the inconvenience of the repair process. As a customer-centric company, Al Masaood Automobiles understands the challenges its customers are facing. This initiative highlights the importance of proactively extending support and remaining close to the community during these times. To ensure customers’ safety on the roads, the discount aims to lessen the burden on them and applies exclusively to services and parts not covered by their insurance or existing service contracts. 

This initiative is expected to aid customers currently struggling with car issues following the harsh weather conditions, prioritising their safety and wellbeing, and providing them with a value-driven ownership journey regardless of circumstance. 

For bookings, customers can call 800 300 400 or make a booking through the website: https://en.nissan-abudhabi.com/owners/nissan-service/service-booking.html 

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Traffic coming from Nad Al Sheba 2 towards Nad Al Sheba 1 or the Dubai-Al Ain Road will be redirected to the new Nad Al Sheba Bridge.

The Roads and Transport Authority said the detour means traffic coming off the bridge will be redirected towards Nad Al Hamar road.

Motorists are advised to plan their journeys ahead and seek out alternative routes to reach their destination.

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Do not move a victim unless the situation demands so.

Be careful not to aggravate the injury. For example, moving a victim can cause more harm if they have a spinal or neck injury or are bleeding excessively.

If anyone is hurt and requires an ambulance, dial 999 and an operator will assist you.

Only administer first aid if you are qualified to do so.

Notify the police immediately, and be honest when providing accident details.

If in an accident where both vehicles can be driven, they should be moved to the side of the road to avoid holding up traffic.

The traffic police will arrive, evaluate the crash and fill out the Accident Form.

A copy of the Accident Form will be given to both individuals involved in the crash. You will need to take the form to your insurance company to proceed with vehicle repair.

When there are injuries involved please excercise extreme care.

Do not move a victim unless the situation demands so.

Be careful not to aggravate the injury. For example, moving a victim can cause more harm if they have a spinal or neck injury or are bleeding excessively.

If anyone is hurt and requires an ambulance, dial 999 and an operator will assist you.

Only administer first aid if you are qualified to do so.

Notify the police immediately, and be honest when providing accident details.

If in an accident where both vehicles can be driven, they should be moved to the side of the road to avoid holding up traffic.

The traffic police will arrive, evaluate the crash and fill out the Accident Form.

A copy of the Accident Form will be given to both individuals involved in the crash. You will need to take the form to your insurance company to proceed with vehicle repair.

Guidance in Case of Vehicle Breakdown

Road Service Patrol is a new service launched by the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport in coordination with Abu Dhabi Police. The service is free of charge and can be reached 24 hours a day on the toll free number 999. This service includes following:

Towing cars in case of auto failure from the main road and moving them to safer locations to ensure the safety of drivers and the smooth flow of traffic.

Offering services such as changing tyres, identifying flat battery, jumpstarting and topping up fuel and coolant if needed, to enable vehicles to reach the closest petrol station in the vicinity.

Providing first aid to accident victims and assisting the police and other related parties involved.

In case your vehicle breaks down you must:

Move the vehicle off the road to make sure your vehicle is not a hazard to other road users.

Turn on hazard lights to warn approaching drivers.

Get out of the vehicle and stand well away from the carriageway.

If it is dark, keep your parking lights/side lights on Call 999 to access Road Service Petrol.

You must use either spotlights or a three dimensional warning triangle when parking at night, if the road is not equipped with streetlights or the visibility is poor (Article 64, UAE Federal Traffic Law Number 21, 1995).

Reference: The Official

Road User Code

of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

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