Authorities in the United Arab Emirates issued a stay-at-home advisory as severe storms hit Dubai and other parts of the country.
AI impact: Why Microsoft’s investment in UAE’s G42 made so many waves
The UAE AI company will also be adding Microsoft’s vice chairman … which is always a good thing if you want to be a player with plenty of staying power in the world of technology. It is worth noting that Microsoft has been around for about half a …
ENI trims stake in Abu Dhabi’s Ghasha Offshore Gas Concession following ADNOC sale
It’s unclear how much Adnoc paid for the stake. The other partners at Ghasha are Wintershall Dea (10%), OMV (5%) and Lukoil (5%).. ENI trims stake in Abu Dhabi’s Ghasha Offshore Gas Concession …
‘Code grey’ alert, sandbags as flood barriers: How UAE hospitals kept running in heavy rain
Flooded roads did impact the turn-around time to transport patients to hospitals, but the medical staff was up to the task …
Abu Dhabi’s TAQA confirms Naturgy shareholder talks as considers takeover bid
Abu Dhabi’s TAQA is in talks with the three largest shareholders of Spanish energy firm Naturgy with a view to a possible takeover bid, it said on Wednesday. With a market value of $22 billion on …
10 Mistakes Expats Make When Moving to Dubai
Moving to Dubai for work is exciting, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Adapting to a new culture, navigating unfamiliar working practices, and building a social network from …
Photos show Dubai overwhelmed by torrential rain — and may expose the downsides of trying to control the weather
The UAE’s cloud seeding operations may have worsened flash floods that left roads turned into rivers and planes wading through water on the tarmac.
Dubai SME boosts economy with over $63m of funding for entrepreneurs
Dubai SME boosted the city economy with more than $63m of funding for entrepreneurs last year.
Crypto conferences liquidated after biblical flooding in Dubai
However, since investors (and criminals) have become so dug into cryptocurrencies, it is safe to say that the unnecessary pollution is now a fact of life, though how much longer places like the UAE …
Crypto Bro Fyre Fest: Wild Floods Washout Luxe Desert Confab
Anadolu via Getty ImagesCryptocurrency aficionados flying into Dubai this week were looking forward to a few days in the desert sunshine enjoying a series of high-profile crypto events and some …
Exclusive-Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank in talks to buy $1.1 billion stake in Indonesian lender, sources say
SINGAPORE/JAKARTA :Abu Dhabi’s largest Islamic bank is in talks to buy a minority stake valued at around $1.1 billion in Indonesia’s top Islamic lender, Bank Syariah Indonesia, two sources told Reuters, with an aim to tap into a fast-growing market in …
Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi remains fully operational despite bad weather
Abu Dhabi: Despite recent adverse weather conditions, Zayed International Airport remains fully operational, airport authorities said in a statement. “Abu Dhabi Airports is closely collaborating with airlines and service staff to continue smoothly serving passengers,” said an airport spokesperson.
Extreme rain brings extensive flooding, kills at least 18 in UAE, Oman
Intense rain in the Middle East Sunday and Monday caused extensive flooding in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, where at least 18 people have been killed.
Heavy rains lash UAE, surrounding nations as death toll in Oman flooding rises to 18
The rains began overnight, leaving massive ponds on streets as whipping winds disrupted flights at Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel and the home of the long-haul carrier Emirates.
Record Rainfall in Dubai? Blame Climate Change, Not Cloud Seeding
A 1-in-100-year rainfall event for the region – meaning weather with a 1% chance of happening every year – would produce about 2.4 inches in a day. So what happened this week was more than double that intensity.
Flood chaos at Dubai airport as passengers swamp terminals and operator warns ‘Don’t come’
Flooding is causing chaos at Dubai International Airport as the UAE has been hit by the heaviest rainfall in 75 years. Arrivals at the airport were paused on Tuesday night (16 April) as flood water swamped taxiways as aircraft landed.
Floods Dubai: Scottish flights delayed indefinitely as Emirates struggles to cope with flooding from heaviest rains in history amid ‘cloud seeding’
By the end of Tuesday, more than 142mm of rain had soaked Dubai over 24 hours. An average year sees 94.7mm of rain at Dubai International Airport. At the airport, standing water lapped on taxiways as aircraft landed and passengers struggled to reach terminals through the floodwater covering surrounding roads.