Heavy rainfall flooded homes and streets of Dubai after it received a year’s worth of rain within hours. Massive traffic jams were observed on Highways and streets as rainwaters halted several …
What is cloud seeding? Dubai’s freak weather linked to artificial rain
The torrential downpours caused traffic to grind to a standstill, flight cancellations, and school closures — but was cloud seeding to blame?
Conspiracy theorists think cloud seeding might be behind biblical Dubai storms
Dubai’s growing population and rising tourism has put further pressure on its water supply. Cloud seeding could help solve these problems. United Arab Emirates meteorological official Abullah …
Remote Learning in Sharjah continues on Thursday
Sharjah24: The Local Team for Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management in Sharjah, in coordination with the Sharjah Private Education Authority, has decided to continue remote learning in private …
UAE is third top global hub to launch business in 2024
Underpinned by proactive government initiatives and a thriving start-up ecosystem, the UAE figures as one of the most preferred global hubs for entrepreneurs to launch business in 2024, a new research reveals.
Photos show heavy rain and severe flooding in the United Arab Emirates
Storms and heavy rain have caused flooding in some Gulf states, leading to the Tuesday closure of Dubai’s airport — one of the busiest in the world. The United Arab Emirates, usually known for its hot and sunny weather,
Jet Airways ex-CEO designate counters Anand Mahindra’s ‘Nope, not Mumbai’ post on Dubai flood video
Jet Airways’ ex-CEO designate retweeted Anand Mahindra’s post on the Dubai flood and labelled it an “incorrect analogy”.
Flydubai partially resumes flights from Dubai International Airport
Low-cost carrier flydubai grounded all outgoing departure flights from Dubai International Airport Flydubai has partially resumed flights from Dubai International Airport as of 10am on Wednesday, April 17. The company announced in a recent update …
UAE Ministry of Finance completes participation in second round of Finance Track Working Group Meetings
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The UAE Has Set Its Sights on Africa’s Critical Minerals
The United Arab Emirates is rapidly emerging as a major player in the mining sector in Africa, starting with the acquisition of a large copper mine in Zambia. With its oil-dependent economy vulnerable …
Dubai regulator seeks to ease costs for small crypto firms
Dubai’s virtual assets regulator is seeking ways to lower the cost for small crypto firms. “There’s a number of things that I’m looking at the moment in order to try and make the regime and the …
Sharjah’s Most Expensive Rentals on dubizzle
This property features 18 spacious 1-bedroom apartments spanning 700 square feet each, along with 9 cozy studio apartments measuring 450 square feet. Situated in the prime location of old Muwailah, …
Remote Learning Continues in Sharjah Tomorrow, Thursday
The local team for emergency, crisis, and disaster management in Sharjah, in coordination with the Sharjah Private Education Authority, has decided to continue remote learning for private schools in …
Abu Dhabi’s Taqa in talks to buy stake in Spanish utility Naturgy
Taqa, an Abu Dhabi energy group, is in talks to buy a stake in Spanish utility Naturgy in a move that would mark another Gulf push into European industry.
Chaos in Dubai as UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years
Chaos ensued in the United Arab Emirates after the country witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, with some areas recording more than 250 mm of precipitation in fewer than 24 hours, the state’s media office said in a statement Wednesday.
Dubai rain: Flights, metro services disrupted. Check details before travelling
“Affected customers can contact their booking agent or Emirates contact centre for rebooking. Passengers arriving in Dubai and already in transit will continue to be processed for their flights. Customers can expect delays to departures and arrivals and are advised to check the latest flight schedules on the Emirates website,” said the statement.
Did artificial rain created by the UAE lead to flooding fiasco in Dubai?
The people of Dubai usually enjoy hot and sunny weather as they sit in their air-conditioned residences. Waking up to streets filled with rainwater turning into a flood is not something they were …