A red alert has been issued across most parts of the UAE by the National Centre of Meteorology on Tuesday as weather conditions worsened across the country. The authority has asked residents to remain ‘extremely vigilant’ as hazardous weather events of exceptional severity are forecast.
UAE rain breaks record as country sees biggest downpour in 75 years
Rain in the UAE has been the heaviest seen in the country for 75 years as heavy downpours hit the region. The record-breaking showers, the heaviest ever witnessed since the formation of the United Arab Emirates, occurred in the Khatm al-Shakla region of Al Ain in Abu Dhabi. The area saw 254.8mm of precipitation in less than 24 hours.
Mohamed Abushahab appointed UAE’s Permanent Representative to UN, presents credentials to UNSC
On Monday, Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, the newly-appointed Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres,
Heavy rains lash UAE and surrounding nations as the death toll in Oman flooding rises to 18
Heavy rains have lashed the United Arab Emirates, flooding out portions of major highways and leaving vehicles abandoned on roadways across Dubai.
UAE weather alert: Work from home extended for schools, public and private sector workers
بناءً على توجيهات مجلس الوزراء تقرر تمديد العمل عن بعد ليوم غد الأربعاء الموافق 17 إبريل، لجميع موظفي الحكومة الاتحادية على أن تُستثنى من ذلك الوظائف التي تتطلب التواجد في مقر العمل، وذلك مراعاة للحالة الجوية التي تمر بها الدولة.
Another Dubai IPO: Spinneys’ public float ‘could help bring other IPOs to fruition’
“Our IPO represents an opportunity for investors to be part of our next stage of growth and we are excited to embark on a new chapter, bringing our fresh opportunity to a wider shareholder base,” said …
Dubai residents use boat to navigate flooded streets
Heavy rains battered parts of the Middle East flooding the United Arab Emirates. At least 18 people died in Oman, due to the severe weather.
Is Microsoft’s $1.5 Billion Move With Abu Dhabi’s G42 A Gamble For AI Dominance That Could Send Their Stock Value Down To $400?
Microsoft has invested $1.5 billion in G42, an AI company based in Abu Dhabi, to enhance its presence. Microsoft’s strategic partnership with G42 is an effort to strengthen its position in the competitive AI market.
Abu Dhabi: EAD expands its native tree-tagging programme
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi EAD has announced the expansion of its native tree-tagging programme to encompass all naturally occurring native trees in A
Fierce storm lashes UAE as Dubai diverts flights
Unverified video from Dubai International Airport appeared to show jets leaving waves in their wake as they made their way down flooded runways. In a statement, the airport said inbound flights due to arrive on Tuesday evening had been diverted “due to the continued exceptional weather event currently being experienced in the UAE”.
How Often Does It Rain In Dubai? Temperature, Sunshine Hours & All You Need To Know Amid City’s Heavy Rainfall
Dubai, the most populous of the United Arab Emirates, experiences a subtropical desert climate characterized by very mild or pleasantly warm winters and scorching hot summers. Read on to know more – N
Rahul Vaidya Struggles to Walk Through Knee-deep Water in Dubai, Shocking Video Goes Viral | Watch
Former Bigg Boss contestant Rahul Vaidya waded through knee-deep water after heaving rains lashed the UAE on Tuesday. Check out the viral video here.
Flydubai suspends all flights departing from Dubai due to bad weather
Flydubai said on Tuesday it temporally suspended all of its flights departing from Dubai until 10 am Dubai time April 17 due to the bad weather, the UAE state news agency WAM reported.
Things to do when it rains in Dubai, from escape rooms to museums
The UAE is experiencing a spell of gloomy weather, with rain hitting parts of the country and more wet weather predicted. Despite the unusual forecast, there is plenty to keep us entertained. Here are …
Watch: Heavy rains cause malls in Dubai to flood, water to gush through ceilings
Have you ever walked in a mall only to hear water splashing at your feet? Some residents had the unique experience of walking in malls where minor flooding has taken place. Videos across social media …
Watch: Widespread flooding across Dubai after torrential rain
Torrential rain flooded roads, homes and malls and briefly halted operations at Dubai International Airport as storms lashed the Gulf on Tuesday.
Dubai left UNDERWATER as torrential rains flood millionaires’ playground with roads, airport and shopping mall swamped
A MAJOR storm in Dubai has led to major disruption, with a number of planes seen swimming in floodwater at the world’s busiest airport. Operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) were …