The cloud seeding efforts, which use electrical charges to prompt rainfall, contributed to stormy weather rarely seen in the United Arab Emirates.
Teen who says his U.S. green card was taken away by Dubai authorities is on the run from China again
A teenager who says he’s a U.S. permanent resident and his fiancée are once again on the run from the threat of extradition to their homeland, China, in a sign of Beijing’s lengthening reach over …
Salman Khan Reacts to Rumours of Him Having a Wife and 17-year-old Daughter in Dubai
One of these comments accused Salman of having a wife named Noor and a 17-year-old daughter in Dubai. The comment called him a coward and asked him where is he hiding. It said that the actor is with …
Dubai making its own rain to beat 120-degree heat
That’s one way to beat the heat! Officials in Dubai are using drones to artificially increase rainfall as the city grapples with oppressive heat, video this week shows. The rainmaking technology, …
Mubadala’s GlobalFoundries committed to IPO plan in 2022 – CEO
The US-based GlobalFoundries, a chipmaker owned by Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company, is committed to its plan for an initial public offering (IPO) in 2022, the company’s CEO, Tom Caulfield, …
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Prizes worth $408,386 up for grabs at Sharjah date festival
The 5th edition of the four-day Al Dhaid Date Festival, organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), kicks off on July 22, 2021 at Expo Al Dhaid with prizes worth AED1.5 million …
92% of COVID-19 survivors in Abu Dhabi reported no persistent symptoms after testing negative, survey shows
A recent survey of COVID-19 patients in Abu Dhabi found that 92 per cent showed no persistent symptoms after testing negative. The survey, conducted by health care regulator, the Department of Health …
It’s so hot in Dubai the government is paying scientists to make it rain
Facing a hotter future, dwindling water sources and an exploding population, scientists in one Middle East country are making it rain. Literally. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. United Arab …
Philanthropist Alejandra Rioseco feels inspired by Dubai
There is no denying that Dubai is a land of opportunities. People visit Dubai, or dream to, from every corner of the world given the city’s repute. And, why wouldn’t they? Dubai has become a hub that …
Dubai creates its own RAIN to tackle 122F heat: Drones blast clouds with electrical charge
The rain is formed using drone technology that gives clouds an electric shock to ‘cajole them’ into clumping together and producing precipitation.
Abu Dhabi property yields average 5% in Q2 2016
Property investors have witnessed an average gross yield of 5% across the city of Abu Dhabi, according to Chestertons MENA’s Q2 2016 market report. Abu Dhabi property yields average 5% in Q2 2016.
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DEWA installs over 2 million smart metres in Dubai
Smart metres increase efficiency and reduce consumption, as well as enable customers to monitor their consumption anytime and anywhere …
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UAE travel: Special centre assists Abu Dhabi passengers landing in other emirates
A special centre set up at Ghantout assists Abu Dhabi-bound passengers arriving in airports in other emirates. Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, the Government of Media Office shared a video that …
Trump Ally Tom Barrack Charged With Secretly Working For UAE
Barrack, who chaired Donald Trump’s inaugural committee, altered the former president’s statements and policy on behalf of the Emirates, an indictment says.
Dubai Police all geared up for Expo 2020 security
To review the scenarios for security in the emirate, the Dubai Police General Command, in cooperation with Ministry of Interior and partners at local and national levels, recently organised the second …
Dubai makes it own fake rain with drones to tackle 50°C heatwave
Dubai has been drenched by heavy downpours, caused in part by cloud-seeding projects which are creating ‘enhanced rain.’ The United Arab Emirates city has been undergoing a sweltering summer with …
KSTAR, CMEC and Dubai PV developer sign MoU for 76MW solar project of Ukraine
The Chinese giants KSTAR and CMEC have teamed up with a Dubai PV developer to sign a memorandum of understanding that will be willing to finance,design,construct, procure and operate and maintain the …
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