Several Flights Were Diverted Or Cancelled Due To Bad Weather
Five inbound flights to DXB were diverted overnight, while 9 arrivals and four outbound flights were cancelled,” a Dubai Airports spokesperson confirmed to Khaleej Times.
“Guests depart...
May 02, 20240398Category: Travel
Distance Learning Announced For Schools In Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi authorities announced distance learning for all schools on May 2 and 3, due to unstable weather conditions prevailing in the country.
The UAE has issued an alert for "medium to heavy...
May 01, 20240392Category: Education
Distance Learning For Govt Schools Due To Unstable Weather Announced By UAE
The UAE on Wednesday announced distance learning for all government schools on May 2 and 3 in the country due to prevailing unstable weather conditions.
The decision aims to ensure the safety of te...
May 01, 20240298Category: Education
The Bodies Of 3 Filipinos Who Died In The Flood Last Month To Be Repatriated
The bodies of three Filipinos who died during the inclement weather last month will be repatriated this week, the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) confirmed to Khaleej Times on Wednesday.
“...
May 01, 20240330Category: UAE Local News
Emirates Announces Remote Work For All Govt Employees Due To Unstable Weather
The UAE has announced remote working for government employees across the country on Thursday, May 2, due to unstable weather conditions prevailing across the Emirates.
Under the move, certain feder...
May 01, 20240360Category: Weather
RTA Announces New Metro Protocols For Peak Hours In Dubai
New daily protocols are being implemented at Dubai Metro stations to ensure passengers' safety, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Tuesday.
RTA said 'crowd management prot...
April 30, 20240474Category: UAE Local News
Man Gets Life Imprisonment For Murdering Girlfriend, Hiding Body In Suitcase
A 26-year-old Asian man was sentenced to life in prison for strangling his girlfriend, hiding her body under his bed, and later stashing it in a suitcase, a Dubai court ruled.
The judgment was uphe...
April 30, 20240247Category: Crime News
The UAE Confirms Perrier's Drinking Water Is Safe
The safety of Perrier water products being sold in the UAE is not in question, authorities said on Tuesday.
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment confirmed the safety of the Perrier French...
April 30, 20240405Category: Breaking News
Yellow Alert Issued With Rain, Strong Winds Likely To Hit Some Areas In UAE
UAE residents — particularly those in the eastern, northern areas of Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah — are advised to take extra precautions when going outdoors this afternoon until the evenin...
April 30, 20240557Category: Weather
UAE Announces Petrol And Diesel Prices For May 2024
The UAE fuel price committee has announced petrol and diesel prices for the month of May 2024. The new rates will apply from May 1 and are as follows:
Super 98 petrol will cost Dh3.34 a litre, comp...
April 30, 20240539Category: Business
UAE Business Owners Grapple With Losses, Try To Rebuild After Floods
When entrepreneur Faizah Khadijah was able to access the warehouse of her dessert business, The Sweetie Shop, after the storm in the UAE on April 16, she was reduced to tears.
“I had just rec...
April 29, 20240295Category: UAE Local News
Forecast for UAE heavy rain: Unstable weather to peak on May 2-3
While the UAE is getting ready for challenging weather conditions commencing Wednesday, the impending scenario is not anticipated to be the same as the rainfall encountered on April 16, an expert has ...
April 29, 20240587Category: Weather
Will Petrol Prices Rise In May Due To The Iran-Israel Conflict?
The UAE will announce petrol prices for the month of May 2024 on Tuesday to align them with global rates.
Petrol prices could go up locally for next month as global oil prices increased after the m...
April 29, 20240278Category: Business
Police Arrested 967 Beggars, Street Vendors And Illegal Workers Since Ramadan
Since the launch of its "Anti-begging" campaign in Ramadan, Dubai Police has arrested 396 beggars, 292 street vendors, and 279 illegal workers. Ninety-nine per cent of the beggars arrested l...
April 28, 20240361Category: Crime News
Customs Caught A Woman With 4.25kg Marijuana Hidden Inside Car Engine Filter
Dubai Customs officers intercepted a female African traveller attempting to smuggle 4.25kg of marijuana through Dubai Airport. The illicit substance was ingeniously concealed within the compartments o...
April 28, 20240312Category: Crime News
UAE Will Experience Unstable Weather With Rain And Blowing Dust On May 2
Is there a chance of another superstorm on May 2? The odds are against it.
However, UAE residents should expect unstable weather conditions and rainfall on Thursday. Convective clouds are expected ...
April 28, 20240499Category: Weather
