The average yearly rainfall in the UAE is approximately five inches, that’s less than Jacksonville’s total rainfall of 5.58 inches in May 2023.
A storm dumps record rain across the desert nation of UAE and floods Dubai’s airport
The desert nation of the United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain ever recorded there after a deluge flooded out Dubai International Airport, disrupting flights …
Dubai flooding sparks cloud seeding questions. What is it and does it work?
A torrent of rain on Tuesday flooded parts of Dubai, turned streets into rivers and shut down the world’s second-busiest airport for a time — a deluge of water that triggered the question: Was this …
Dubai Underwater: Videos Show Extent of Rare Flooding in Desert City
At Dubai International Airport, the world’s second-busiest and a major hub for long-haul flights to Asia, planes had to divert as the storm caused runways and roads to flood. Videos showed jetliners …
InSinkErator boosts sustainability efforts in UAE with focus on renewable energy
Mohamed Karam, Regional Manager at InSinkErator – a Whirlpool company, affirmed that the company is working to enhance its efforts in the field of sustainability and renewable energy in the UAE, in …
This technology didn’t cause Dubai’s floods, scientists say. Here’s why.
The downpour was a product of weather patterns that meteorological models predicted as much as a week earlier.
Microsoft Invests $1.5 Billion in AI Firm Linked to UAE Security Official
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.
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 …
Saudi Arabia stocks lower at close of trade; Tadawul All Share down 0.28%
Saudi Arabia stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Telecoms & IT, Media & Publishing and Insurance sectors led shares lower. At the close in Saudi Arabia, the Tadawul All …
Huawei FreeClip Review: Not For Everyone
The experimental form factor of the FreeClip helps with comfort, but audio quality takes a hit compared to Huawei’s other wireless earphones.
World Food Price Index Rebounds From Three-Year Low
The United Nations food agency’s world price index rebounded in March from a three-year low, boosted by increases for vegetable oils, meat and dairy products. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s …
Egypt Records $8.7 Bn Preliminary Surplus in Nine Months
Egypt’s budget initial surplus has jumped over 8.5 folds during the first nine months of the current fiscal year (FY) 2023/2024 to EGP 416 billion ($8.7 billion), compared to EGP 50 billion in the …
Ethical leadership is non-negotiable: VP Dhankhar
Addressing students and faculty members at the 6th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bodh Gaya, he highlighted their role as ‘torch-bearers of India’s future’.