regional intergovernmental political and economic union consisting of many Arab states of the Persian Gulf
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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Airlines scramble to change routes after Israeli attack on Iran: Airlines quickly changed flight paths over Iran, diverted to alternate airports or returned ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/airlines-scramble-change-routes-after-israeli-attack-iran-2024-04-19/
Rainfall is rare in the UAE and elsewhere on the Arabian Peninsula, that is typically known for its dry desert climate. So ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/what-caused-storm-that-brought-dubai-standstill-2024-04-17/
Chaos in Dubai as UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years: Chaos ensued in the United Arab Emirates after the country witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/weather/dubai-rain-flooding-climate-wednesday-intl/
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.
Dubai rain: Why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role: With cloud seeding, it may rain, but it doesn’t really pour or flood — at least nothing like ...
apnews.com/article/dubai-united-arab-emirates-oman-flooding-cloud-seeding-2f8c12854017e11ac7438579646b3758
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.
Emirates suspends flights transiting through Dubai after storm: Dubai's flagship airline Emirates is suspending check-in for all customers with onward ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/emirates-suspends-flights-transiting-through-dubai-after-storm-2024-04-19/
Iran grounds flights across country after reports of explosions: Iran has grounded commercial flights across parts of the country after reports of explosions.
news.sky.com/story/iran-grounds-flights-across-country-after-reports-of-explosions-13118259
UAE roads today: Which ones are closed, flooded, clear? Here are the latest updates - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-roads-today-which-ones-are-closed-flooded-clear-here-are-the-latest-updates
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/saudi-arabia-needs-oil-price-near-100-amid-opec-cuts-imf-says
Dubai’s flydubai cancels flights to Iran: Flight FZ 1929 from Dubai to Tehran on April 19 returned to Dubai
gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubais-flydubai-cancels-flights-to-iran-1.1713501197488
How the war in Gaza has shaped Qatar’s role as a regional mediator: Qatar’s role as a Middle East mediator may be imperiled as U.S. politicians criticize its ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/21/qatar-gaza-hostages-american/
Dubai Airport will return to full operational capacity within 24 hours, COO says: Operations may hit 60-70% operation capacity by Thursday-end: COO
gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubai-airport-will-return-to-full-operational-capacity-within-24-hours-coo-says-1.102222710
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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'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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Dubai airport continues to struggle amid travel chaos after the storm: World’s busiest international airport saw airlines cancel more than 1 ...
ft.com/content/01298bac-c915-432f-af7d-34223335461c
Did cloud seeding cause Dubai flooding? What to know about the science - National | Globalnews.ca
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UAE's Sharjah Preserves Streets After Other Gulf Cities Bulldoze Old Buildings
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Suspicion of weather manipulation: Did humans cause the torrential rain in Dubai?
spiegel.de/wissenschaft/natur/dubai-verdacht-auf-wettermanipulation-haben-menschen-den-sintflutartigen-regen-verursacht-a-2af1b668-8e25-4fe7-9fff-95a149ef44b3
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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Emirates suspends flights transiting through Dubai: Customers travelling to Dubai as their final destination may check-in and travel as usual
gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-suspends-flights-transiting-through-dubai-1.1713510913621
‘1 room for Dh8,000 a night’: Some UAE hotels hike prices as floods leave residents stranded - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/emergencies/uae-rains-some-hotels-hike-prices-after-tourists-residents-stranded
UAE: Search on for a teen missing from Sharjah since April 14gulfnews.com/amp/uae/uae-search-on-for-pakistani-teen-missing-from-sharjah-since-april-14-1.102228293
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
New weather condition likely to bring rain next week: Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is expected to embrace another weather condition next week ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152491/oman/weather/new-weather-condition-likely-to-bring-rain-next-week
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
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/watch-these-key-dubai-roads-are-now-open-to-traffic-after-rain-1.102226907
What is cloud seeding and did it cause Dubai flooding?: Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding.
bbc.com/news/science-environment-68839043
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 ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/hamad-international-in-doha-named-world-s-best-airport-changi-falls-to-second
5️⃣ stories you need to know today: Donald Trump is due in Manhattan court as lawyers continue searching for jurors to decide the former US president's fate in ... Show more
Images released on social media show Dubai police rescuing a cat from flood waters after the Middle East financial centre experienced its heaviest rain on ... Show more #AFP #dubai #dubaiflood
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 ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/uae-is-timely-reminder-climate-plan-b-urgency-2024-04-18/
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 ...
npr.org/sections/pictureshow/2024/04/18/1245508621/dubai-floods-rain-uae-oman-photos
Dubai Airports: 1,244 flights cancelled over two days; 61 flights diverted due to bad weather
gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubai-airports-1244-flights-cancelled-over-two-days-61-flights-diverted-due-to-bad-weather-1.1713422949839
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
Rainfall is rare in the UAE and elsewhere on the Arabian Peninsula, that is typically known for its dry desert climate. So ... Show more reut.rs/49KFIBv
UAE rains: RTA suspends intercity bus services until further notice: Public buses within Dubai are operating normally with some delays
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-rains-rta-suspends-intercity-bus-services-until-further-notice-1.102223804
Qatar 're-evaluating' mediator role in Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks: Qatar’s prime minister said that the country is re-evaluating its role as a mediator between ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-18/qatar-re-evaluating-mediator-role-in-israel-gaza-ceasefire-talks
Ahmed bin Saeed: We work around the clock with the wonderful team spirit to return to normalcy
emirates247.com/business/travel/ahmed-bin-saeed-we-work-around-the-clock-with-the-wonderful-team-spirit-to-return-to-normalcy-2024-04-18-1.731394
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'.
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 ...
apnews.com/article/uae-rain-flood-recovery-dubai-airport-travel-a0fb046e15b39f126a16e5a599a7b313
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 ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/uae-reels-third-day-after-record-breaking-storm-2024-04-18/
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 ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1179772-cristiano-ronaldo-pens-cutest-birthday-wish-to-daughter-bella
The United Arab Emirates was hit by the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, while the desert city of Dubai recorded more than a year and a half's worth of rain in ... Show more reut.rs/3xBSncK
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.
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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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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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 ...
sg.news.yahoo.com/slow-recovery-dubai-airport-roads-172456115.html
Air Arabia resumes scheduled operations from Sharjah Airport - News | Khaleej Times
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Dubai Airports: 1,244 flights cancelled over two days; 61 flights diverted due to bad weather
Partial operations reopen at Terminal 1 as well at Terminal 3 ... Show more gulfnews.com/ #uae #dubai
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 ...
reuters.com/world/uae-costa-rica-sign-trade-deal-uae-president-says-2024-04-18/
World's Best Airports 2024: Singapore Changi Loses Crown to Qatar's Doha Hamad
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Israel fires missiles in retaliatory strike against Iran, says US official: Israel launched missile strikes against Tehran during early hours on Friday morning,
timesofoman.com/article/144528-israel-fires-missiles-in-retaliatory-strike-against-iran-says-us-official
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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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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#InPictures | Search continues for missing persons in North Al Sharqiyah
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Exclusive: UAE giant eyes majority stake in Vedanta's Zambian mines in expansion drive
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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/
Quick Glance: Challenges faced by Dubai Airport after heavy rainfall
- Dubai International Airport is in disarray following heavy rainfall, resulting in flooded runways.
- Numerous stranded passengers are waiting in terminals due to flight cancellations and delays.
- Emirates and Flydubai are apologizing to affected passengers and working to restore flight operations.
- The United Arab Emirates are dealing with the consequences of extreme rainfall causing traffic disruptions and damages in various cities.
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
UAE rains: RTA suspends intercity bus services until further notice
Public buses within Dubai are operating normally with some delays ... Show more gulfnews.com/ #uae
Planes take off from Dubai Airport after normal operations resume within 24 hours of storm www.gulftoday.ae/news/2024/04/18/dubai-airports-reopens-check-in-procedures-at-terminal-3-for-emirates-and-flydubai
Dubai police rescued a cat from floodwaters on Wednesday (April 17) as the country was hit by a rare torrential storm.
Authorities and communities across the ... Show more thestartv.com/c/news cutt.ly/TheStar fb.com/TheStarOnline
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/egypt-in-talks-to-extend-debt-maturities-to-ease-financing-needs
UAE Rain: Avoid these roads in Dubai and Sharjah: RTA advises commuters to check their route, roads situation before starting their travel
gulfnews.com/uae/transport/uae-rain-avoid-these-roads-in-dubai-and-sharjah-1.102219848
‘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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Brazil World Cup winner Romario, 58, comes out of retirement to sign for club: Brazil's World Cup winner Romario has come out of retirement to sign for ...
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Dubai Airports CEO on floods as flights delayed while UAE struggles to recover from floods | Africanews
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🇦🇪 #Dubai 's major international airport diverted scores of incoming flights on Tuesday as heavy rains lashed the #UnitedArabEmirates , causing widespread flooding around the ... Show more #MiddleEast #rain
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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Extreme rain in desert metropolis: Dubai flooded - Plane rolls through masses of water
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A person walks in flood water caused by heavy rains, with the Burj Khalifa tower visible in the background, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates ... Show more
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 ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/major_rains_lead_to_death_and_displacement_across_the_gulf_in_kenya
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