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Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces as explosions heard near Isfahan: State media said Iran fired air defense batteries after reporting explosions near ...
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Quick Glance: Israel Initiates Counterattack on Iran Following Weekend Assault
- According to US media sources, Israel has taken action against Iran in response to the recent attack.
- Additional detonations were reported in Iraq and Syria, with no confirmation of strikes in those locations.
- Reports indicated explosions over the city of Isfahan, approximately 346 kilometers south of Tehran.
- Following the alleged attack, Iran activated its air defense systems, redirecting flights in specific regions.
A storm dumps record rain across the desert nation of UAE and floods Dubai's airport
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Quick Glance: Dubai Submerged in Floods After Year's Worth of Rain
- More than 142mm of rain soaked Dubai within 24 hours.
- Heavy thunderstorms hit the UAE, pouring over a year's worth of rain on Dubai in just hours.
- Authorities dispatched tanker trucks to pump water off the streets as some homes were inundated, requiring residents to bail them out.
- Rain is uncommon in the UAE, causing flooding due to insufficient drainage systems in many areas.
Iran grounds flights across country after reports of explosions: Iran has grounded commercial flights across parts of the country after reports of explosions.
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Did cloud seeding cause Dubai floods? Why experts say no: Chaos engulfed the UAE after its biggest city Dubai was inundated with water in the wake of record ...
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Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
- Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.
- Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.
- Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.
- While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
Qatar reconsiders mediator role between Hamas and Israel: Gulf state complains of ‘narrow interests’ of politicians in apparent reaction to US congressman
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Saudi Arabia Needs Oil Price Near $100, IMF Says: Saudi Arabia will need a higher oil price than previously thought this year as the OPEC+ leader spearheads the ...
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Dubai airport continues to struggle amid travel chaos after the storm: World’s busiest international airport saw airlines cancel more than 1 ...
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'Apocalyptic' Dubai floods shake picture-perfect city: If Dubai is the ultimate Instagram city, then this was the week the filter came off.
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UAE's Sharjah Preserves Streets After Other Gulf Cities Bulldoze Old Buildings
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Did cloud seeding cause Dubai flooding? What to know about the science - National | Globalnews.ca
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Suspicion of weather manipulation: Did humans cause the torrential rain in Dubai?
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Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions: Emergency workers tried to clear waterclogged roads and people assessed the damage ...
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New weather condition likely to bring rain next week: Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is expected to embrace another weather condition next week ...
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Hamad International in Doha named world’s best airport, Changi falls to second: Changi Airport was named the best airport in Asia and best in the world for its ...
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Breakingviews: UAE is timely reminder of climate plan B urgency: Dubai International Airport is the busiest global air hub, in a country that prides itself as a ...
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Quick Glance: UAE Highlights Climate Plan B Urgency
- Dubai International Airport, a bustling global air hub, was flooded by heavy rains.
- President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan published a National Adaptation Plan ahead of the COP28 conference in December.
- The importance of adaptation measures against climate change is emphasized, as they often receive less attention and investment than emission reduction measures.
- The United Nations estimates the annual gap in preparing coastal areas in developing countries for climate change to be up to $366 billion.
Photos: UAE sees its heaviest rains in 75 years: Schools and businesses were closed across the United Arab Emirates after about a year's worth of rain fell in a ...
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Dubai Airports: 1,244 flights cancelled over two days; 61 flights diverted due to bad weather
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What is cloud seeding and did it cause Dubai flooding?: Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding.
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Watch: These key Dubai roads are now open to traffic after rain: RTA says most roads are open but expect some delays as work continues
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UAE roads today: Which ones are closed, flooded, clear? Here are the latest updates - News | Khaleej Times
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Cristiano Ronaldo pens cutest birthday wish to daughter Bella: Cristiano Ronaldo penned a heartfelt birthday wish to her daughter Bella who was born on April 18 ...
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Dubai airport delays continue as UAE struggles to recover from floods: The United Arab Emirates is struggling to recover from the heaviest recorded rainfall ever ...
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UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm ...
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UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm ...
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UAE rains: RTA suspends intercity bus services until further notice: Public buses within Dubai are operating normally with some delays
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Ahmed bin Saeed: We work around the clock with the wonderful team spirit to return to normalcy
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Air Arabia resumes scheduled operations from Sharjah Airport - News | Khaleej Times
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Saudi Arabia and UAE Warn of War Dangers as Israel-Iran Tensions Boil: Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates called for maximum “self-restraint” in the ...
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UAE rains: Some hotels hike prices after tourists, residents stranded - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE rain: Taking Dubai Metro today? Guide to Red Line, Green Line amid service disruptions - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/transport/dubai-metro-update-rta-to-carry-out-maintenance-after-rains-put-stations-out-of-service
Video Cat rescued from Dubai flooding after clinging to car door: A cat clinging to a car door was rescued by police in Dubai after two years' worth of rain ...
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Juventus review ruling as club ordered to pay Ronaldo 9.8 mln euros
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Quick Glance: Ronaldo to Receive 9.7m Euros from Juventus for Unpaid Salary
- Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo is set to receive 9.7 million euros (J$1.58 billion) from Juventus for unpaid wages from the 2020-21 season, as announced by the Italian courts on Wednesday.
- The arbitration panel, to which Ronaldo appealed, has instructed Juventus Turin to pay the sum of 9,774,166.66 euros, in addition to interest and procedural costs, as detailed in its decision.
- This amount reflects the variance between Ronaldo's actual received salary and the one he should have received after tax and other deductions.
- When contacted by AFP, Juventus refused to provide a comment but mentioned that a statement would be released 'shortly'.
Slow recovery as Dubai airport, roads still deluged: Dubai airport, one of the world's busiest, witnessed major disruption for a third straight day Thursday ...
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UAE and Costa Rica sign trade deal, UAE president says: The United Arab Emirates and Costa Rica have signed an agreement that will help improve bilateral trade ...
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World's Best Airports 2024: Singapore Changi Loses Crown to Qatar's Doha Hamad
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Dubai floods: These were the causes: The United Emirates is experiencing record rainfall. There is now wild speculation about the cause ...
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UAE rains: No need to panic, we have enough stocks, say supermarkets: Residents reassured of robust supplies of bread, milk, groceries in UAE
gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/uae-rains-no-need-to-panic-we-have-enough-stocks-say-supermarkets-1.102227681
Dubai airport struggles to resume flights after heavy rains leave runways underwater
cnn.com/2024/04/18/travel/dubai-airport-struggles-to-resume-flights-after-heavy-rains-left-runways-underwater/
Airport chaos, sleeping in metro stations, no running water: Dubai's flood mayhem continues
cnbc.com/2024/04/18/dubai-floods-airport-chaos-sleeping-in-metro-stations-no-running-water.html
Crypto conferences liquidated after biblical flooding in Dubai: There's something nice about seeing Web3 fanatics in ankle-deep water
theregister.com/2024/04/17/dubai_crypto_conference_flood/
South African butts rated biggest in the world: It's bottoms up for Mzansi as we top the list of biggest booties in the world
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Operations at Dubai airport remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm flooded the runway
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Egypt In Talks With Domestic Creditors to Extend Debt Maturities: Egypt is trying to push back the date on which some of its domestic debt comes due ...
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UAE Rain: Avoid these roads in Dubai and Sharjah: RTA advises commuters to check their route, roads situation before starting their travel
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‘We have to beg for permission’: Why there isn’t more African talent in the Matildas
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UAE jobs: Travel, tourism sector to have 23,500 vacancies in 2024 - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: UAE Jobs: Travel, Tourism Sector with 23,500 Vacancies in 2024
- The travel and tourism sector will create 23,500 new jobs, totaling 833,000 employees in 2024, contributing 12 per cent to the UAE's GDP.
- International visitor spending in the UAE is set to grow by almost 10 per cent to 192 billion Dh, while domestic visitor spending is expected to increase by 4.3 per cent to nearly 58 billion Dh.
- The number of jobs in the UAE's travel and tourism sector grew by 41,000 in 2023 to over 809,000, representing one in nine jobs in the country.
- The travel and tourism sector in the UAE saw growth of over a quarter - 26 per cent - to a record-breaking 220 billion Dh to the UAE's GDP, representing 11.7 per cent of the entire economy.
Singapore loses ‘world’s best airport’ title, Melbourne top in Australia: Twelve-time winner Changi has been edged out of top spot, while Melbourne has been ...
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UAE: Car damaged in rain? Insurance claim could be rejected in these cases - News | Khaleej Times
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Airport and roads under water :Heavy flooding plunges Dubai into chaos: WITH VIDEO. Severe storms brought more than the average annual amount of rain to the ...
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Major Rains Lead to Death and Displacement Across the Gulf, in Kenya: Record rainfall soaked large parts of Oman and the United Arab Emirates this week ...
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Extreme rain in desert metropolis: Dubai flooded - Plane rolls through masses of water
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Ancient humans lived in THIS vast lava tube in Saudi Arabia 7,000 years ago : For the first time, archaeologists have found evidence that human civilisation ...
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Gaza ceasefire talks hit stumbling block, mediator Qatar says: Qatar's PM says talks between Israel and Hamas on a hostages release deal are in a "delicate ...
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Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran as war devastates Gaza: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will make its "own decisions" on ...
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United Arab Emirates: heaviest rainfall in decades: Where there is often a shortage of water, as much rain has fallen in one day as in 18 months ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/17/vereinigte-arabische-emirate-schwerste-regenfalle-seit-jahrzehnten
Dubai’s Record Rainfall Forces Flight Diversions and Floods City: Flights into Dubai were diverted and cars were left stranded on flooded roads after record ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/dubai-s-record-rainfall-forces-flight-diversions-and-floods-city
Paid articlePaid UAE rains: 3 Filipinos die in floods, top Philippine official confirms - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Fatal Consequences: Filipinos Lose Lives in Heavy Rain in UAE
- Following the intense rainfall that hit the UAE on April 16, a top Filipino labor official in Manila confirmed the death of three Filipinos on Thursday.
- Assurances were provided to the public by the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai regarding the implementation of all necessary measures to support affected Filipinos.
- Efforts are being made to establish close coordination with authorities to ensure the acquisition of accurate and updated information for providing urgent assistance to compatriots affected by extreme weather conditions.
- Collaboration with Filipino community organizations in Dubai is being actively pursued by the Consulate to aid those impacted, including coordination with Dubai airport authorities to address stranded passengers due to flight cancellations.
Controversial messenger service: How Telegram almost became a German start-up: Telegram boss Pawel Durow has told controversial presenter Tucker Carlson that he ...
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UCL: Real Madrid eliminate defending champions, Man City: Following a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium (4-4 on aggregate), the tie was decided by a penalty ...
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Emirati missing for three days found safe in Saudi desert: Zayed Al Mansouri went to inspect his father’s camels in the Empty Quarter
gulfnews.com/uae/government/emirati-missing-for-three-days-found-safe-in-saudi-desert-1.102221568
Neom: 200,000 workers will soon realize the Saudis' dreams: What's next for Neom? Recently "Bloomberg" published a report in which there were problems with the ...
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Next long holiday in UAE: 5-day break for Eid Al Adha; likely dates revealed - News | Khaleej Times
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Real Madrid exact revenge on Man City to reach Champions League semis: Rodrygo gave the visitors an early lead before Kevin De Bruyne hit back for the holders.
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Saudi students shine at European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad in Georgia: Fatima Buali, hailing from Al-Ahsa City, clinched a bronze medal ...
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Oman pick six more medals to raise tally to 18 at first GCC Youth Games: Elsewhere, medals were earned in paralympic events
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Dubai’s Emirates lifts check-in suspension for departures: There may still be delays to arriving and departing flights
gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubais-emirates-lifts-check-in-suspension-for-departures-1.1713418870158
UAE President orders study of infrastructure after record-breaking rains impact nation - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: UAE President calls for infrastructure review after unprecedented rainfall
- Following unprecedented rainfall in the UAE, all emirates are dealing with the aftermath of this natural disaster. The President emphasized the safety of citizens and residents as the country's top priority and subsequently ordered a review of the country's infrastructure.
- Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has also instructed that assistance be provided to all families affected by the severe weather conditions, including relocating them to safe areas in collaboration with local authorities.
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, expressed gratitude for the safety of all individuals. He stated that under the care and guidance of the President, the country is in a state of "good health and safety."
- The leader also praised the dedication of the teams comprising citizens and residents who have persevered tirelessly. In conclusion, he highlighted how crises demonstrate the strength of nations and societies, with the recent climate emergency showcasing remarkable care, awareness, unity, and affection from all inhabitants towards every corner of the country. He prayed for the protection and perpetuation of the UAE's splendor, pride, and security.
In pictures: UAE begins cleanup after deadly rain, floods: Authorities and communities across the United Arab Emirates were clearing debris on Wednesday after at ...
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'We're living on duty free' say tourists stranded in Dubai: A couple with a six-month-old say they've run out of baby food and nappies as flood chaos continues.
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Watch | Dubai sky turns green amid heavy rains, storms: The United Arab Emirates struggled to recover from the heaviest recorded rainfall ever to hit the desert ...
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Dubai roads, airport reel from floods after record rains - Middle East and Africa - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/18/dubai-roads-airport-reel-from-floods-after-record-rains.html
Heavy Rain and Floods Disrupt Dubai Airport and Kill 19 in Oman: A year’s worth of rain fell in one day in some areas across Oman and the United Arab Emirates ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/dubai-flood-rain-oman-deaths.html
Dubai floods leave Joey Essex and James Argent stranded in deep water: Stars of The Only Way is Essex, Joey Essex and James Argent revealed they were forced to ...
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Watch: Dubai billionaire takes metro to go to office during heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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This Dubai hero drove all night to rescue people stranded in floods - News | Khaleej Times
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Century rain in Dubai - because of cloud vaccination?: The United Arab Emirates has experienced its heaviest rain in decades. It is speculated that this could be ...
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Johnny Depp’s IN.2 Execs Talk ‘Jeanne Du Barry’ UK Release, ‘Modi’ Plans & Projects With Charlotte Colbert, Julien Temple & Murray Lachlan Young
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