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April 17, 2024 11:26 PM

Weather Fluctuations End in Dubai, Recovery Efforts Underway

The Ministry of Interior Govt of UAE, along with other government agencies, has announced the conclusion of the recent weather fluctuations in Dubai. Rainfall has stopped, and weather conditions are steadily improving. The MoI commended the efforts of field teams who took preventative measures and will continue working tirelessly until a full recovery is achieved. The Supreme Committee for Internal Security closely monitored the situation to ensure swift response and maintain business conti...

April 17, 2024 6:13 PM

Historic Rains Batter UAE, Cause Travel Chaos at Dubai Airport

The United Arab Emirates has been hit by an unprecedented downpour, receiving more rain in the past few days than it typically sees in a year.Official figures reveal that some areas received at least 200mm of rain, double the country's average annual rainfall. The highest amount was recorded in Khatam Al Shaklah, Al Ain, at a staggering 259.5mm. These torrential rains have caused widespread travel disruption, particularly at Dubai International Airport. The major airport was forced to shut dow...

April 17, 2024 12:18 PM

UAE Experiences Heaviest Rainfall on Record in 75 Years

The United Arab Emirates has been hit by the heaviest rainfall event ever recorded in the country, surpassing all data collected since 1949. The downpour affected numerous regions across the UAE over the past 24 hours . The National Centre of Meteorology confirmed the exceptional nature of this weather event. Further rainfall is expected in the coming hours. The highest amount of rainfall so far was recorded in the Khatm Al Shakla area of Al Ain, reaching a staggering 254 millimeters (al...

April 16, 2024 3:00 PM

India allows onion export to Sri Lanka, gives additional quota to UAE

India has allowed limited shipments of onions to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka, after banning its export in response to rising prices. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), issued a notification late Monday evening, permitting the export of an additional 10,000 metric tons (MT) of onions to the UAE (above 24,000 tonne already allowed) and 10,000 tonne to Sri Lanka. In December last year, the government banned onion export...

April 10, 2024 10:03 AM

UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council countries celebrating Eid Al Fitr on April 10

The United Arab Emirates, along with other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and many Arab nations, have officially declared Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as the first day of Eid Al Fitr. This joyous occasion marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan for millions of Muslims across the region. The announcement comes after the Shawwal crescent moon, signifying the end of fasting, was not visible on Monday evening. Eid festivities will be ushered in with a long weekend for UAE public ...