UAE Residents Abandon Cars After Engines Die
As torrential rain battered the UAE on April 16, transforming roads into rivers and trapping residents in broken-down cars, the decision to abandon vehicles became a painful reality for many. As the f...
April 18, 2024030Category: UAE Local News
Teen Missing For 5 Days In Sharjah, Floods Hamper Search
Sharjah Police are searching for a 17-year-old boy from Pakistan who vanished five days ago. Abdullah left his home in Abu Shagara at 4.15pm last Sunday for a routine errand but hasn't been seen s...
April 18, 2024037Category: UAE Local News
Global Village Closed For 2nd Day Due To Unstable Weather In Dubai
One of Dubai's most popular landmarks, Global Village, has announced that it will remain closed today (April 17) as well.
In a tweet on X, it said, that it will "make preparations" to...
April 17, 2024026Category: UAE Local News
Emirates Announces Two-day Extension Of Online Classes
No on-site classes will be held in Dubai for the rest of the week as the government extended distance learning through Thursday and Friday.
The emirate's Knowledge and Human Development Authori...
April 17, 2024034Category: UAE Local News
Emirati Man Dies After Being Swept Away By Flooded Wadi Amid Heavy Rains
An Emirati man died on Tuesday after his car was swept away in a wadi in Ras Al Khaimah, as per the emirate's police.
The 40-year-old man died after trying to enter Wadi Isfni with his vehicle,...
April 16, 2024097Category: UAE Local News
Couples Rescued As Heavy Rains Flood Resort During Staycation
Two Russian couples faced a precarious situation during their staycation at the Domes at Hatta resort as heavy rains flooded the resort's homestead.
The group of four friends, all residents of ...
April 16, 2024081Category: UAE Local News
Stay-home Advisory Issued As Heavy Rains Lash All 7 Emirates
UAE residents have been asked to stay at home as heavy rains flooded streets and caused a couple of roads to collapse.
The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) told ...
April 16, 2024097Category: UAE Local News
Ajman Announced Distance Learning For Private Schools
Ajman has announced distance learning for private schools in the emirate due to unstable weather conditions.
Students will be studying remotely on Tuesday, April 16, and Wednesday, April 17, in lig...
April 15, 2024093Category: UAE Local News
5-day Break For Eid Al Adha; Likely Dates Revealed
After a month of reduced work hours during Ramadan, followed by a 9-day break to mark the Islamic festival Eid Al Fitr, it’s back to a regular routine for UAE residents. Though the year’s ...
April 15, 20240140Category: UAE Local News
