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UAE Weather forecast from Friday 19 April until Tuesday 23 April 2024: The UAE National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a weather forecast from Friday 19 ...
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UAE Weather forecast from Friday 19 April until Tuesday 23 April 2024
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Cloud seeding was not the cause of the storms in Dubai: It was the worst storm since regional records began 75 years ago. There was quickly speculation about ...
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Cloud seeding was not the cause of the storms in Dubai
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Mohamed Alabbar: Emaar Fixes Your Home for Free: • Emaar Properties will cover all costs for repairs of homes within its communities affected by the recent ...
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Mohamed Alabbar: Emaar Fixes Your Home for Free
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UAE rain: Taking Dubai Metro today? Guide to Red Line, Green Line amid service disruptions - News | Khaleej Times
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Majed Al Joker: Dubai Airport Returns to Full Capacity Within 24 Hours: Majed Al Joker, Chief Operating Officer of Dubai Airports, announced that Dubai ...
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Majed Al Joker: Dubai Airport Returns to Full Capacity Within 24 Hours
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Video: Meet the brave heart who saved 5 lives in viral underpass rescue during Dubai floods - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE witnesses record-breaking rains, highest in 75 years - News | Khaleej Times: 'Khatm Al Shakla' in Al Ain witnessed 254.8mm of precipitation in less than 24 ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Rains Flood the UAE
  • On Tuesday, April 16, the UAE experienced an unprecedented amount of rainfall - the highest in 75 years.

  • As per the National Centre of Meteorology, the 'Khatm Al Shakla' area in Al Ain received 254.8mm of precipitation in less than a day.

  • A massive landslide disaster hit the region of Al Qua in Al Ain, leading to the collapse of a sandy road in a crater-like shape.

  • Unstable weather conditions were observed in the country from Monday due to an extension of a 'low surface pressure'. Two waves of unstable weather moved over the country on Tuesday.
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UAE: Pakistani teen missing from Sharjah returns home: 17-year-old, who vanished on April 14, came home on his own, father says
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UAE: Pakistani teen missing from Sharjah returns home
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UAE: 6 cafes, eateries offering free food to residents affected by floods - News | Khaleej Times
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Open letter to customers from Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline: To all our valued customers,This week has been one of the toughest for Emirates ...
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Open letter to customers from Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline
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Volunteering in UAE can get you a Golden Visa; here's where to apply - News | Khaleej Times
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Dubai’s flydubai cancels flights to Iran: Flight FZ 1929 from Dubai to Tehran on April 19 returned to Dubai
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Dubai’s flydubai cancels flights to Iran
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Expected Weather Tomorrow in the UAE: The National Center of Meteorology expects the weather to be generally clear tomorrow, with partial cloudiness at times ...
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Expected Weather Tomorrow in the UAE
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UAE flight delays, cancellations: All you need to know : Flight services from DXB continue to face disruptions
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UAE flight delays, cancellations: All you need to know
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flydubai temporarily suspends all departing flights from Dubai: Due to severe weather conditions in the UAE today, April 16th, we regret to announce the ...
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flydubai temporarily suspends all departing flights from Dubai
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Two major Abu Dhabi-Dubai roads temporarily closed for traffic: Diversions from Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Rd, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Rd
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Two major Abu Dhabi-Dubai roads temporarily closed for traffic
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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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Did cloud seeding cause Dubai floods? Why experts say no
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.
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1,244 Dubai flights cancelled over 2 days; DXB resumes arrivals for some airlines at Terminal 1 - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE airport updates: Emirates, Flydubai return to regular schedule from DXB - News | Khaleej Times
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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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UAE rains: RTA suspends intercity bus services until further notice
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Did cloud seeding cause the Dubai storm? - Middle East and Africa - The Jakarta Post
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UAE to witness more rain from Saturday till Tuesday: The centre expects the weather on Saturday to be generally fair, and partly cloudy at times ...
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UAE to witness more rain from Saturday till Tuesday
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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
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UAE rains: No need to panic, we have enough stocks, say supermarkets
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Rains in UAE: Dubai intensifies efforts to restore full services in the emirate: The comprehensive strategy prioritises the safety of road and public transport ...
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Rains in UAE: Dubai intensifies efforts to restore full services in the ...
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Video: After-record rains, unsung heroes in the UAE use kayaks and trucks to distribute food, water, and medicine
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UAE rains: 2 die of suffocation, 1 killed in accident, 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.
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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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UAE roads today: Which ones are closed, flooded, clear? Here are the ...
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UAE citizen dies after being swept away by flooded wadi amid heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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Billionaire heiress Kim Lim recounts being stuck in a car for 8 hours during the Dubai floods
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Billionaire heiress Kim Lim recounts being stuck in a car for 8 hours ...
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Watch: Dubai resident serves as traffic cop on flooded road after heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE's NCM denies cloud-seeding rumours as emirates see heaviest rainfall on record - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE: Car damaged in rain? Insurance claim could be rejected in these cases - News | Khaleej Times
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Watch: Dubai Police save cat from drowning: The authorities published footage on X platform, showcasing the rescue
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Watch: Dubai Police save cat from drowning
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UAE: Some firms call employees to work despite floods, threaten salary cuts - News | Khaleej Times
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‘1 room for Dh8,000 a night’: Some UAE hotels hike prices as floods leave residents stranded - News | Khaleej Times
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‘1 room for Dh8,000 a night’: Some UAE hotels hike prices as floods leave ...
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From cancer medicines to baby food: UAE residents unite to help flood-hit neighbourhoods - News | Khaleej Times
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Chong Wei stranded in Paris, says he misses son … and nasi lemak: PETALING JAYA: Former national shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei and his family are stuck in Paris ...
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Chong Wei stranded in Paris, says he misses son … and nasi lemak
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How beautiful UAE wadis can turn into raging torrents within seconds during heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: Toll rises amid ‘Israeli hit’ on Iran’s Isfahan: Gaza’s Health Ministry says that 42 people were killed and 63 injured in the past 24 ...
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: Toll rises amid ‘Israeli hit’ on Iran’s Isfahan
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
  • In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.

  • The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.

  • The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.

  • Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
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Dubai floods: South Island girls’ cricket team spends the night on airport floor: A team of 16 South Island teenagers have been caught in Dubai’s wild storm ...
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Dubai floods: South Island girls’ cricket team spends the night on airport ...
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UAE Witnesses Highest Rainfall in 75 Years: According to a statement released by the National Center of Meteorology, the United Arab Emirates experienced the ...
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UAE Witnesses Highest Rainfall in 75 Years
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UAE airport updates: Emirates, Flydubai return to regular schedule from DXB - News | Khaleej Times
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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.
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Insurance: Comprehensive or third-party liability, what’s the difference?: Knowing the main difference is key to making a decision that works for you
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Insurance: Comprehensive or third-party liability, what’s the difference?
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Aida confectionery opens branch in Saudi Arabia: The first non-European Aida branch will open at Jeddah airport. And the Café Museum is celebrating its 125th ...
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Aida confectionery opens branch in Saudi Arabia
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UAE: After heavy rains and hail, new wave of unstable weather to begin soon - News | Khaleej Times
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Saudi Arabia acknowledges helping defend Israel against Iran: Saudi Arabia's royal family posted on its website about the country's role in defending ...
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Saudi Arabia acknowledges helping defend Israel against Iran
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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Baba Ramdev: The yoga guru under fire over 'natural cures': Formed by Baba Ramdev and his close aide Acharya Balkrishna in 2006, Patanjali sells ...
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Baba Ramdev: The yoga guru under fire over 'natural cures'
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Show jumping: Horse dies at World Cup final in Saudi Arabia: The horse collapses in the stable and dies. The cause of death is still unclear.
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Show jumping: Horse dies at World Cup final in Saudi Arabia
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Dubai Metro update: Maintenance work affects timings, stations: Customers urged to follow RTA updates before planning their trip
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Dubai Metro update: Maintenance work affects timings, stations
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UAE rain: Sharjah extends distance learning for private schools - News | Khaleej Times
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Rain in Dubai: Traffic diverted from Sheikh Zayed Road: Drivers coming from direction of Abu Dhabi asked to use Expo Street or Al Yalayis Street
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Rain in Dubai: Traffic diverted from Sheikh Zayed Road
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UAE: Red alert issued as 'hazardous' weather intensifies across country - News | Khaleej Times
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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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UAE athletes lead the pack at Gulf Youth Games with 85 medals:  Riding high on phenomenal performances, the UAE surged ahead, amassing 85 medals at the end of ...
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UAE athletes lead the pack at Gulf Youth Games with 85 medals
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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.