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Dubai Fashion Week FW23: Dima Ayad on Brightening Up the Runway with Her Vibrant New Collection
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Heavy rains in UAE: No cloud seeding done, confirms Met Office: NCM meteorologist urges people not to fall for articles, videos spreading misinformation
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Heavy rains in UAE: No cloud seeding done, confirms Met Office
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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Dubai flights: Emirates extends suspension on check-in for passengers after heavy rains - 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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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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Quick Glance: Sheikh Mohammed Acknowledges UAE's Strength During Challenging Weather Conditions
  • His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, acknowledged the nation's strength in the face of the exceptional weather conditions experienced by the country recently.

  • In a post shared on his official X account, Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the importance of unity and strong leadership in the UAE during these challenging times.

  • He also highlighted the significance of dedication, awareness, and unity in society, which are essential in times like these to ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens and residents.
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UAE: Car damaged in rain? Insurance claim could be rejected in these cases - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE rain: Sharjah extends distance learning for private schools - News | Khaleej Times
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Dubai Airports: Terminal 1 Entry Restricted to Confirmed Flight Passengers Only: Due to the unprecedented weather recently experienced in the UAE ...
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What caused the storm that brought Dubai to a standstill?: A storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week bringing record rainfall that flooded ...
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What caused the storm that brought Dubai to a standstill?
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Record Rainfall Floods Dubai, Halts Airport: CityLab Daily: Also today: Paris is ‘confident’ about Olympic swimming in the Seine River, and Amazon expands Sales ...
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Record Rainfall Floods Dubai, Halts Airport: CityLab Daily
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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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UAE flights suspended, diverted by heavy rains: All you need to know - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE flights suspended, diverted by heavy rains: All you need to know - ...
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Airport and roads under water: Severe flooding plunges Dubai into chaos: WITH VIDEO. Severe storms brought more than the annual amount of rain in just 24 hours ...
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Airport and roads under water: Severe flooding plunges Dubai into chaos
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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 citizen dies after being swept away by flooded wadi amid heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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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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In pictures: UAE begins cleanup after deadly rain, floods
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'Don't come to DXB': Dubai airport issues advisory due to operational 'disruption' - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE rains: 50 employees of Dubai firm brave floods to rescue stranded residents - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE rains: 50 employees of Dubai firm brave floods to rescue stranded ...
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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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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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Dubai floods leave Joey Essex and James Argent stranded in deep water
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UAE: Private sector firms urged to allow flexible work patterns for employees - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE announces end of unstable weather that brought heaviest-ever rains: Interior ministry declares end of ‘fluctuations’, says efforts continue to full recovery
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UAE announces end of unstable weather that brought heaviest-ever rains
Quick Glance: UAE Declares Conclusion of Weather Fluctuations, Ongoing Efforts for Recovery
  • The Ministry of Interior (MoI), along with key partners, announces the resolution of weather variations, observing a cessation of rainfall and gradual weather enhancement.

  • Acknowledgment is given to the diligent work of field teams by MoI, ensuring a sustained effort until full recuperation is achieved.

  • Recognition is extended by the Ministry towards public awareness and trust in governmental response during weather challenges, emphasizing the role of social responsibility.

  • Importance is underscored regarding adherence to official directives and avoidance of hazardous areas like stream valleys and water accumulation zones.
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United Arab Emirates: Heaviest rains in decades: Where there is often a lack of water, as much rain fell in one day as would otherwise occur in 18 months ...
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United Arab Emirates: Heaviest rains in decades
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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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Rains in UAE: Dubai carrier flydubai resumes partial operations from DXB: Select outbound flights will operate from Terminal 2 at DXB
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Rains in UAE: Dubai carrier flydubai resumes partial operations from DXB
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Dubai extends remote work for govt employees till Friday - News | Khaleej Times: The authority added that only jobs that require people to be physically present ...
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Extreme rain causes flooding in Dubai - chaotic scenes at the airport: Within a few hours, more rain fell in Dubai than the average for the year ...
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Extreme rain causes flooding in Dubai - chaotic scenes at the airport
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Dubai rains: 6 most flood-hit areas after record downpour - News | Khaleej Times: A few pictures that show how the UAE was brought to a standstill by an ...
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Dubai rains: 6 most flood-hit areas after record downpour - News | Khaleej ...
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Shōgun’s Anna Sawai on Mariko’s Big Moment: ‘I Felt So Powerful’: The actress walks us through episode 9 and the implications of her character’s fateful decision ...
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Shōgun’s Anna Sawai on Mariko’s Big Moment: ‘I Felt So Powerful’
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Extreme rain in desert metropolis: Dubai flooded - Plane rolls through masses of water
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Extreme rain in desert metropolis: Dubai flooded - Plane rolls through ...
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Dubai's record-shattering "rain bomb" has clear climate change ties
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UAE announces 2-day extension of online classes - News | Khaleej Times: The decision was taken to guarantee the preparedness of all schools and their ...
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UAE announces 2-day extension of online classes - News | Khaleej Times
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Heavy rains kill 18 in Oman as flash floods lash UAE: Rescue teams search for two missing people in Oman as bad weather disrupts travel in the United Arab ...
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Heavy rains kill 18 in Oman as flash floods lash UAE
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Dubai roads, airport reel from floods after record rains: Residents waded through main streets and paddled around on makeshift boats.
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Dubai roads, airport reel from floods after record rains
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Heavy rains lash Dubai and disrupt flights, toll rises in Oman: By the evening, over 120 millimetres of rainfall had soaked the UAE — the typical average for a ...
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Heavy rains lash Dubai and disrupt flights, toll rises in Oman
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Watch: Heavy rains cause malls in Dubai to flood, water to gush through ceilings - News | Khaleej Times
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Watch: Heavy rains cause malls in Dubai to flood, water to gush through ...
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UAE: Red alert issued as 'hazardous' weather intensifies across country - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE: Red alert issued as 'hazardous' weather intensifies across country - ...
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Dubai's storm of 1981: Memories resurface as heavy rains, thunderstorms hit UAE - News | Khaleej Times
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Dubai's storm of 1981: Memories resurface as heavy rains, thunderstorms ...
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Airport runway submerged in Dubai flash floods: The UAE is known for hot and dry weather but heavy rains have become more regular in recent years.
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Airport runway submerged in Dubai flash floods
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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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Dubai inundated with rain: Photos show flooded city after torrential downpour leaves at least 1 dead
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Dubai inundated with rain: Photos show flooded city after torrential ...
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LIVE: Heavy rains, hail batter UAE; landslides cause two roads to collapse in northern emirates - News | Khaleej Times
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LIVE: Heavy rains, hail batter UAE; landslides cause two roads to collapse ...
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Emirates Airlines Suspends Travel Procedures from Dubai Until Midnight April 18: Emirates Airlines has decided to suspend travel procedures for passengers ...
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Emirates Airlines Suspends Travel Procedures from Dubai Until Midnight ...
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UAE rainfall: Dubai extends remote learning for private schools: Dubai has extended remote schooling for private schools for Thursday (April 18) and Friday ...
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UAE rainfall: Dubai extends remote learning for private schools
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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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UAE: After heavy rains and hail, new wave of unstable weather to begin ...
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Dubai: Couples rescued as heavy rains flood resort during staycation - News | Khaleej Times
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Dubai: Couples rescued as heavy rains flood resort during staycation - ...
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Dubai Airport runway submerged as heavy rains batter UAE: Social media platforms were flooded with images and videos showcasing the deluge and its aftermath ...
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Dubai Airport runway submerged as heavy rains batter UAE
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UAE weather: Emirati dies in flash floods as record rainfall lashes country: The man's vehicle was swept away during severe downpours in Ras Al Khaimah
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UAE weather: Emirati dies in flash floods as record rainfall lashes ...
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Dubai Airports: Facing Operational Challenges Due to Weather Conditions: Dubai Airports has issued a statement confirming that they are currently operating ...
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Dubai Airports: Facing Operational Challenges Due to Weather Conditions
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UAE: Seeing dead cats on flooded streets, residents rush to save strays from drowning - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE: Seeing dead cats on flooded streets, residents rush to save strays ...
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UAE: No electricity, internet, water in several areas after heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE: No electricity, internet, water in several areas after heavy rains - ...
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UAE: Distance learning for all schools in Abu Dhabi extended till Friday: Measure in place since Tuesday, when record-high rains had peaked in the country
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UAE: Distance learning for all schools in Abu Dhabi extended till Friday
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Be prepared: Essential emergency numbers during unstable weather conditions: Call these numbers if you are in an accident or are facing issues with waterlogging.
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Video: Ankle-deep rainwater floods Onpassive Dubai Metro station, disrupts services - News | Khaleej Times
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Video: Ankle-deep rainwater floods Onpassive Dubai Metro station ...
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Dubai: Heavy rains & flash flood warnings sweep the Gulf : Dubai received a year's worth of rain in a day. Dubai International Airport runway submerged.
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Dubai: Heavy rains & flash flood warnings sweep the Gulf
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UAE rains: Intercity bus services suspended due to unstable weather: The RTA announces a temporary halt in service due to the weather situation
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UAE rains: Intercity bus services suspended due to unstable weather
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Watch: Dubai motorists stuck in Sheikh Zayed Road gridlock for hours after heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Traffic Chaos on Sheikh Zayed Road After Heavy Rains
  • An unusual scene unfolded on Sheikh Zayed Road on Tuesday evening as residents were on their way back home from work.

  • Frustrated motorists took to social media to vent their anger after being stuck in the traffic for 'up to 3 hours'.

  • Some appealed to RTA and other Twitter users for help as they were stuck on Sheikh Zayed Road.

  • Some Dubai residents had to take unusual measures, such as getting out of their vehicles and walking on foot.
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UAE announces extension of remote work for government employees - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Dubai extends remote work and learning due to unstable weather
  • Dubai has prolonged the period of remote work for government employees and students of private schools due to the increasingly unstable weather conditions in the country.

  • On Wednesday, April 17, all federal entities and private schools will be operating remotely. Nurseries and universities in the emirate will also be included in this arrangement, as per the announcement by the KHDA.

  • This decision came after Dubai's Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan, instructed remote work for all federal employees and private school students in the emirate on Tuesday, April 15, following weather alerts issued on Monday.

  • Previously, the UAE had declared remote work for all government employees on Tuesday, April 16. Public schools have been instructed to conduct distance learning on both April 16 and 17.
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Heavy rains in UAE: Pray at home, Muslims told via azan at mosques - News | Khaleej Times
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