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A substantial network of dedicated lanes for e-scooters and bikes aims to connect more residential areas with public transport, to encourage residents to leave cars at home. Victor Besa / The National

E-scooters are becoming more popular as designated lanes open up and fleets of rides for rent continue to swell in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Victor Besa / The National

Viewed as a key component of a greener future with lower carbon emissions, the electric-powered scooters have become a familiar sight in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

The value of the global e-scooter market is expected to double from $15.22 billion in 2021 to $31.04 billion by 2028. EPA

Dubai Police have confiscated 640 bicycles and electric scooters whose riders were found breaching traffic laws and endangering lives. These were seized in 13 days in a traffic campaign this month. Photo: Dubai Police

A substantial network of dedicated lanes for e-scooters and bikes aims to connect more residential areas with public transport, to encourage residents to leave cars at home. Victor Besa / The National

E-scooters are becoming more popular as designated lanes open up and fleets of rides for rent continue to swell in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Victor Besa / The National

Viewed as a key component of a greener future with lower carbon emissions, the electric-powered scooters have become a familiar sight in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

The value of the global e-scooter market is expected to double from $15.22 billion in 2021 to $31.04 billion by 2028. EPA

Dubai Police have confiscated 640 bicycles and electric scooters whose riders were found breaching traffic laws and endangering lives. These were seized in 13 days in a traffic campaign this month. Photo: Dubai Police

A substantial network of dedicated lanes for e-scooters and bikes aims to connect more residential areas with public transport, to encourage residents to leave cars at home. Victor Besa / The National

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Bjork Norremark of Denmark competes in the women's long jump final at the Paralympic Games in Paris. EPA

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The people of Algeria are going to the polls on September 7 to elect their president. Here, a voter leaves a booth at a polling station in Algiers. EPA

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