News on this topic
Profile picture of Reuters
πŸ‘¨πŸ½β€πŸš€ Students, scientists and physicians in Dubai were given rare insight into space travel, when they spoke to UAE astronaut Sultan al Neyadi who is currently ... Show more
More news on this subject
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
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
UAE rain: Taking Dubai Metro today? Guide to Red Line, Green Line amid ...
Profile picture of Emirates24|7
Mohamed Alabbar: Emaar Fixes Your Home for Free: β€’ Emaar Properties will cover all costs for repairs of homes within its communities affected by the recent ...
emirates247.com/business/real-estate/mohamed-alabbar-emaar-fixes-your-home-for-free-2024-04-19-1.731442
Mohamed Alabbar: Emaar Fixes Your Home for Free
Profile picture of Emirates24|7
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 ...
emirates247.com/uae/uae-weather-forecast-from-friday-19-april-until-tuesday-23-april-2024-2024-04-18-1.731421
UAE Weather forecast from Friday 19 April until Tuesday 23 April 2024
Profile picture of GulfNews
How to check your flight status if you are flying in and out of the UAE: Don't reach airport more than two hours before departure: Dubai Airport advisory
gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/how-to-check-your-flight-status-if-you-are-flying-in-and-out-of-the-uae-1.1713522504982
How to check your flight status if you are flying in and out of the UAE
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
UAE: 6 cafes, eateries offering free food to residents affected by floods - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-6-cafes-eateries-offering-free-food-to-residents-affected-by-floods
UAE: 6 cafes, eateries offering free food to residents affected by floods ...
Profile picture of GulfNews
Rains in UAE: Dubai intensifies efforts to restore full services in the emirate: The comprehensive strategy prioritises the safety of road and public transport ...
gulfnews.com/uae/transport/rains-in-uae-dubai-intensifies-efforts-to-restore-full-services-in-the-emirate-1.102236737
Rains in UAE: Dubai intensifies efforts to restore full services in the ...
Profile picture of GulfNews
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
Dubai’s flydubai cancels flights to Iran
Profile picture of The Jakarta Post
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
Dubai roads, airport reel from floods after record rains - Middle East and ...
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.
Profile picture of GulfToday
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 ...
gulftoday.ae/news/2024/04/19/uae-to-witness-more-rain-from-saturday-till-tuesday
UAE to witness more rain from Saturday till Tuesday
Profile picture of The Jakarta Post
Did cloud seeding cause the Dubai storm? - Middle East and Africa - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/18/did-cloud-seeding-cause-the-dubai-storm.html
Did cloud seeding cause the Dubai storm? - Middle East and Africa - The ...
Profile picture of GulfNews
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
Dubai Airport will return to full operational capacity within 24 hours ...
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
UAE: Some firms call employees to work despite floods, threaten salary cuts - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-some-companies-call-employees-to-work-despite-flooded-roads-threaten-with-salary-cuts
UAE: Some firms call employees to work despite floods, threaten salary ...
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
UAE rains: 2 die of suffocation, 1 killed in accident, top Philippine official confirms - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-rains-3-filipinos-die-in-floods-top-philippine-official-confirms
UAE rains: 2 die of suffocation, 1 killed in accident, top Philippine ...
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.
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
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
UAE roads today: Which ones are closed, flooded, clear? Here are the ...
Profile picture of Emirates24|7
Expected Weather Tomorrow in the UAE: The National Center of Meteorology expects the weather to be generally clear tomorrow, with partial cloudiness at times ...
emirates247.com/uae/expected-weather-tomorrow-in-the-uae-2024-04-18-1.731410
Expected Weather Tomorrow in the UAE
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
Dubai travel: DXB limits inbound flights for 48 hours due to ongoing disruption - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-travel-dxb-limits-inbound-flights-for-48-hours-amid-ongoing-disruption
Dubai travel: DXB limits inbound flights for 48 hours due to ongoing ...
Profile picture of GulfNews
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
UAE rains: No need to panic, we have enough stocks, say supermarkets
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
β€˜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
β€˜1 room for Dh8,000 a night’: Some UAE hotels hike prices as floods leave ...
Profile picture of Al Jazeera
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 ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/was-cloud-seeding-responsible-for-the-floodings-in-dubai
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.
Profile picture of GulfNews
Insurance: Comprehensive or third-party liability, what’s the difference?: Knowing the main difference is key to making a decision that works for you
gulfnews.com/your-money/community-tips/insurance-comprehensive-or-third-party-liability-whats-the-difference-1.1713455746424
Insurance: Comprehensive or third-party liability, what’s the difference?
Profile picture of Arab News
Dubai carrier Emirates suspends check-in for onward connections, flydubai cancels Iran flights
arabnews.com/node/2495586/middle-east
Dubai carrier Emirates suspends check-in for onward connections ...
Profile picture of GulfNews
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
UAE rains: RTA suspends intercity bus services until further notice
Profile picture of Reuters
Fossils of colossal snake Vasuki unearthed in India mine: Fossil vertebrae unearthed in a lignite mine are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever ...
reuters.com/science/fossils-colossal-snake-vasuki-unearthed-india-mine-2024-04-18/
Fossils of colossal snake Vasuki unearthed in India mine
Profile picture of GulfNews
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
Emirates suspends flights transiting through Dubai
Profile picture of Emirates24|7
UAE athletes lead the pack at Gulf Youth Games with 85 medals: Β Riding high on phenomenal performances, the UAE surged ahead, amassing 85 medals at the end of ...
emirates247.com/sports/other/uae-athletes-lead-the-pack-at-gulf-youth-games-with-85-medals-2024-04-19-1.731451
UAE athletes lead the pack at Gulf Youth Games with 85 medals
Profile picture of Global News
Did cloud seeding cause Dubai flooding? What to know about the science - National | Globalnews.ca
trib.al/ar0gR3e
Did cloud seeding cause Dubai flooding? What to know about the science - ...
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
UAE: Abu Dhabi's waste-to-energy facility to power 50,000 homes - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/environment/uae-abu-dhabis-waste-to-energy-facility-to-power-50000-homes
UAE: Abu Dhabi's waste-to-energy facility to power 50,000 homes - News | ...
Quick Glance: UAE: Abu Dhabi's Waste-to-Energy Facility for 50,000 Homes
  • A highly advanced waste-to-energy facility will be established in Abu Dhabi's Al Bihouth area to convert 900,000 tonnes of waste into energy.

  • Expected to be operational by 2027, the plant will power 50,000 homes, leading to a significant reduction in carbon emissions.

  • Tadweer Group, in collaboration with a Japanese consortium, aims to develop the project to minimize landfills, lower carbon emissions, and align with the UAE's energy goals.

  • Innovative solutions like recycling material collection centers, reverse vending machines, and a mobile app are introduced to incentivize recycling habits in the community.
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
1,244 Dubai flights cancelled over 2 days; DXB resumes arrivals for some airlines at Terminal 1 - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/884-dubai-flights-cancelled-over-2-days-dxb-resumes-arriving-flights-out-of-terminal-1
1,244 Dubai flights cancelled over 2 days; DXB resumes arrivals for some ...
Profile picture of ZDF
Storm in Dubai was not artificial rain - Fact check: Cloud seeding, i.e. the seeding of clouds, is said to have triggered the storm chaos in Dubai ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/wissen/cloud-seeding-dubai-unwetter-faktencheck-100.html
Storm in Dubai was not artificial rain - Fact check
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
UAE: Car damaged in rain? Insurance claim could be rejected in these cases - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-why-motorists-rain-related-insurance-claims-could-be-rejected
UAE: Car damaged in rain? Insurance claim could be rejected in these cases ...
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
UAE: No electricity, internet, water in some areas after heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-no-electricity-internet-water-in-several-areas-after-heavy-rains
UAE: No electricity, internet, water in some areas after heavy rains - ...
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
Dubai flights: Lost baggage? Passengers urged to contact airlines as DXB faces backlog - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-flights-lost-baggage-passengers-urged-to-contact-airlines-as-dxb-faces-backlog
Dubai flights: Lost baggage? Passengers urged to contact airlines as DXB ...
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
UAE resident hears wife's voice after 50 years after she 'gifts' him hearing - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-resident-hears-wifes-voice-after-50-years-after-she-gifts-him-hearing
UAE resident hears wife's voice after 50 years after she 'gifts' him ...
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
UAE: Now, needy patients can get bone marrow transplant in Abu Dhabi - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-now-needy-patients-can-get-bone-marrow-transplant-in-abu-dhabi
UAE: Now, needy patients can get bone marrow transplant in Abu Dhabi - ...
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
UAE expresses regret over UNSC failure to adopt Palestine's UN membership bid - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-expresses-regret-over-unsc-failure-to-adopt-palestines-un-membership-bid
UAE expresses regret over UNSC failure to adopt Palestine's UN membership ...
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
UAE rains: Free hotel stay for residents and repair of damaged electronic items - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-rains-free-hotel-stay-for-residents-and-repair-of-damaged-electronic-items
UAE rains: Free hotel stay for residents and repair of damaged electronic ...
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
UAE jobs: Travel, tourism sector to have 23,500 vacancies in 2024 - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-jobs-travel-tourism-sector-to-have-41000-vacancies-in-2024
UAE jobs: Travel, tourism sector to have 23,500 vacancies in 2024 - News ...
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.
Profile picture of english.alarabiya.net
Emirates suspends check-in travelling with onward connections through Dubai: Emirates said on Friday it is suspending check-in for all customers in its network ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/gulf/2024/04/19/emirates-suspends-check-in-travelling-with-onward-connections-through-dubai
Emirates suspends check-in travelling with onward connections through ...
Profile picture of NPR
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
Photos: UAE sees its heaviest rains in 75 years
Profile picture of GulfNews
Netflix adds 9.33 million customers in Q1 2024, crushing street forecasts: The company attracted new customers worldwide, showing strength in US and Canada
gulfnews.com/business/markets/netflix-adds-933-million-customers-in-q1-2024-crushing-street-forecasts-1.102228818
Netflix adds 9.33 million customers in Q1 2024, crushing street forecasts
Quick Glance: Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers from 2025
  • Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers starting from the first quarter of 2025. The announcement came with the first quarter 2024 results where Netflix exceeded expectations.

  • Despite the success in the first quarter, Netflix shares dropped over 4.5% after-hours upon revealing the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber totals.

  • The choice to discontinue reporting quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member is based on Netflix's belief that engagement time is the best indicator of customer satisfaction.

  • Netflix plans to announce major subscriber milestones but will halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and shift investor focus towards time-spent-viewing metrics.
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
'I started saving at 6': Dubai expat on learning to value money as a child - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/women-and-money/i-started-saving-at-6-dubai-expat-on-learning-to-value-money-as-a-child
'I started saving at 6': Dubai expat on learning to value money as a child ...
Profile picture of english.alarabiya.net
At least 34,012 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct. 7: Ministry: The health ministry in Gaza said Friday that at least 34,012 people have been killed in ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/19/at-least-34-012-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-since-oct-7-ministry
At least 34,012 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct. 7: Ministry
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
DAMAC Hills 2 community emerges as one of the highest transacted in the UAE - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/business/realty/damac-hills-2-community-emerges-as-one-of-the-highest-transacted-in-the-uae
DAMAC Hills 2 community emerges as one of the highest transacted in the ...
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
Watch: UAE residents use makeshift boats to buy groceries, travel in flooded streets after heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/watch-uae-residents-use-makeshift-boats-to-buy-groceries-travel-in-flooded-streets-after-heavy-rai
Watch: UAE residents use makeshift boats to buy groceries ...
Profile picture of Middle East Eye
'Dubai's Fyre Festival': Crypto investors caught in chaotic UAE floods
middleeasteye.net/news/dubai-fyre-festival-crypto-investors-chaotic-floods
'Dubai's Fyre Festival': Crypto investors caught in chaotic ...
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
Dubai gets year’s worth of rains in a day; authorities working β€˜non-stop’ to drain flooded areas - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-gets-years-worth-of-rains-in-a-day-authorities-working-non-stop-to-drain-flooded-areas
Dubai gets year’s worth of rains in a day; authorities working β€˜non-stop’ ...
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
UAE edge closer to 2025 Asia Cup after snapping losing streak against Nepal - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/sports/uae-edge-cleser-to-2025-asia-cup-after-snapping-losing-streak-against-nepal
UAE edge closer to 2025 Asia Cup after snapping losing streak against ...
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
Dubai-Pakistan travel: Flights reduced after heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times: In the first two days after the torrential rain on Tuesday, around 1 ...
khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/dubai-pakistan-travel-flights-reduced-after-heavy-rains
Dubai-Pakistan travel: Flights reduced after heavy rains - News | Khaleej ...
Profile picture of Radio Liberty
Iran Versus Israel: Who Has The Military Edge?: The prospect of a direct war between Iran and Israel has increased in recent weeks. In the event of a full-scale ...
rferl.org/a/iran-israel-missile-drone-military-threat-advantage/32912499.html
Iran Versus Israel: Who Has The Military Edge?
Profile picture of WION
Salman Khan leaves for Dubai as probe continues in Bandra firing incident : Bollywood star Salman Khan left for Dubai on Friday with his bodyguard Shera and ...
wionews.com/entertainment/salman-khan-leaves-for-dubai-as-probe-continues-in-bandra-firing-incident-712982
Salman Khan leaves for Dubai as probe continues in Bandra firing incident
Quick Glance: Salman Khan Departs India - Spotted at Airport After Gunfire Incident
  • Salman Khan was seen at Mumbai airport under heightened security. Accompanied by his bodyguard Shera and other police officials, the superstar left the country for the first time after the firearms incident.

  • Actor Salman Khan was seen at Mumbai airport on a Friday morning as he traveled abroad with his team. This marked his first international trip since the shooting outside his house last weekend. Surrounded by heavy security upon entering the airport with his team and Shera, Salman stepped stylishly out of his armored car. He kept a lookout as he was photographed by paparazzi.

  • Salman sported a simple full-sleeved t-shirt and loose jeans as he entered the airport. Reports suggest he was traveling to Dubai amidst security concerns related to the Bishnoi gang. This departure followed Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's recent visit and security assurance.

  • Following the meeting with Salman and his family, Maha CM reassured the media that every Mumbai citizen is safe under the government's protection and the efforts of Mumbai police. The Shiv Sena leader mentioned plans to dismantle the gang responsible for the incident.
Profile picture of english.alarabiya.net
UAE floods: Fatalities climb after Filipino officials announce three deaths: Three residents from the Philippines have died in heavy flooding in the United Arab ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/gulf/2024/04/19/uae-floods-fatalities-climb-after-filipino-officials-announce-three-deaths
UAE floods: Fatalities climb after Filipino officials announce three ...
Profile picture of stern.de
Influencers in Dubai: This is how Sarah Harrison and Co are fighting the floods: There has been heavy rain in Dubai. Now numerous German influencers have ...
stern.de/lifestyle/leute/influencer-in-dubai--so-kaempfen-sarah-harrison-und-co-gegen-die-fluten-34640062.html
Influencers in Dubai: This is how Sarah Harrison and Co are fighting the ...
Profile picture of Khaleej Times
UAE: Teen missing for 5 days in Sharjah, floods hamper search - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-teen-missing-for-5-days-in-sharjah-search-hampered-by-floods
UAE: Teen missing for 5 days in Sharjah, floods hamper search - News | ...
Profile picture of The National
Dubai floods should serve as home insurance wake-up call, experts say: 'Shockingly low' rates of cover come into sharp focus after storms
thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2024/04/19/dubai-floods-should-serve-as-home-insurance-wake-up-call-experts-say/
Dubai floods should serve as home insurance wake-up call, experts say