G42, whose chairman, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is also the United Arab Emirates National Security Adviser, will welcome Microsoft President Brad Smith to its board.
Trudeau’s Ex-Finance Minister Criticizes Capital Gains Tax Hike
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s former finance minister said he rejected the idea of hiking the capital gains tax while in office due to concerns it would stunt Canada’s economic growth, and called …
Abu Dhabi Hosts Major International Summit on Future Energy and Sustainability
Organized by Masdar, the state-owned Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, the summit serves as a vital platform for discussing energy and water security, climate change, and sustainable development in the Middle East. Leen Alsebai, head of the summit, described the event as a hub for actionable climate strategies.
Dubai Floods: Ex-CEO Of Jet Airways Slams Anand Mahindra For His ‘Not Mumbai, Dubai’ Remark
Anand Mahindra’s recent social media post comparing the flooding in Dubai to Mumbai has ignited a debate online, drawing criticism from former Jet Ai
Hedge Fund ‘Pod’ Strategy Imitated by Pensions, Endowments
Pensions and endowments are borrowing from the playbook of giant multimanager hedge funds — and giving it a go themselves. Most Read from BloombergDubai Grinds to Standstill as Cloud Seeding Worsens …
UAE grocery chain Spinneys to float on Dubai Financial Market
The company will open its first store in the Saudi Arabian market in La Strada, Riyadh, in the first half of 2024.
NBD Emirates, Mizuho Bank eye KKR’s stake in Avendus Capital
Mizuho Bank and NBD Emirates frontrunners to acquire KKR’s stake in Avendus Capital valued at $430-450 million.
What Is ‘Cloud Seeding’—And Did It Cause Dubai’s Record Flooding?
Heavy rains in Dubai have prompted theories that “cloud seeding” may be to blame—but many experts are skeptical.
American narrates how he survived Dubai floods: ‘Pond water dripping down my back and my legs are chaffed’
In the aftermath of the raid flights, metro services were disrupted. Emirates has cancelled several flights and has suspended check-in for passengers departing Dubai on Wednesday, April 17. Metro services in the city have also been severely affected due to the heavy rain on Tuesday.
‘Eerie’ moment Dubai sky turns green after floods: ‘Like science fiction!’
Parts of Dubai witnessed an otherworldly phenomenon as the sky transformed into a haunting shade of green amid severe weather conditions.
WATCH: Cat clings to car door to escape Dubai flooding
Video from the Dubai government’s media office shows a disheveled cat hanging onto a car door handle to avoid being washed away during historic flooding in the region. Rescuers manage to pry the nervous feline off the door and move it into a boat.
Dubai airport, city and roads still underwater from historic floods
By Deema Kanaani in Dubai Dubai witnessed ‘a state of chaos’ on April 17, with continued road closures and travellers urged not to come to the airport, a day after a storm accompanied by rains flooded large portions of the city.
Dubai inundated with rain: Photos show flooded city after torrential downpour leaves at least 1 dead
The airport is closed, cars are submerged in highways that look like swimming pools after the historic rainfall that killed at least one person.
Dubai Municipality allocates urgent WhatsApp number 800900 to request water withdrawal
The municipality said, “We will receive your reports to remove accumulated rain water via WhatsApp 800900. Choose ‘Urgent Reports’ then ‘Request for rain water removal.
Dubai Rainfall: What is cloud seeding and why does UAE need it? Explained
While the city is known for its arid climate and high temperatures, let’s take a look at how Dubai does cloud seeding.
Storm pounds desert nation of United Arab Emirates, floods Dubai airport
Heavy thunderstorms have lashed the United Arab Emirates, dumping the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country in just hours.
Heavy rains, massive flooding in Dubai accused of being caused by cloud seeding gone wrong
Dubai on Tuesday was hit with more than six inches of rain in … referencing a weather modification technique used by the UAE government to address water challenges its country faces. That …