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UAE rain: Dubai Police issue flooded vehicle and driving safety tips
Dubai Police issue safety tips for driving in rain and dealing with submerged vehicles
Dubai Airport
Dubai flights cancelled and redirected as heavy rain hits UAE, Emirates tells passengers to expect delays
Dubai Airports and Emirates Airline confirm cancelled flights amid travel disruption due to rain in the UAE
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UAE rain: public and private sector to work from home on Thursday May 2 due to severe weather
UAE announces public and private sector to switch to flexible remote work patterns
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Dubai International Airport, Emirates and flydubai issue travel advice ahead of rain in the UAE
Dubai airport and airlines advise passengers to make extra time to travel as rain expected
Dubai Metro
Dubai Metro extends operating hours on May 1 and 2
Dubai Metro to operate longer hours to facilitate transport to and from DXB
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UAE rain: Public and private sector urged to work from home on Thursday and Friday, schools to activate remote learning amid unstable weather
The UAE is preparing for more rain this week and public and private sector firms have been advised, schools
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UAE weather warning: heavy rain expected to be less severe, public advised to take precautions and follow safety advice
UAE National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority joins government departments to prepare for severe weather expected this week
Dubai police
Dubai Police issue rain warning to motorists
Dubai Police remind motorists to follow rules when driving in rain
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Dubai schools announce home-learning again on May 2 and 3 due to rain forecasts
Private schools in Dubai will switch to home learning on Thursday and Friday as rain forecast
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Sheikh Hamdan praises Dubai resilience amid rain recovery efforts
Sheikh Hamdan also praised businesses, the wider community and volunteers for their cooperation and solidarity
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UAE insurance rates could surge following rain and severe weather
S&P Global Ratings says impact on insurance company earnings following heavy rain in the UAE could lead to rate increases for customers
Dubai Airport
Dubai Airport back to normal after 2,155 flights cancelled due to rain
Dubai Airports is operating a normal schedule again following historic rain in the UAE
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UAE orders banks and insurance companies to allow 6 months of payment deferrals without cost following heavy rainfall
CBUAE orders banks and insurance companies to allow payment deferrals to customers facing rain damage
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Dubai rain: Emirates opens baggage collection as it looks to return 30,000 luggage items
Emirates invites passengers who left cases at Dubai International Airport to retrieve luggage
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Some Dubai private schools to stay closed for more remote learning on Monday, April 22
Dubai education authority urges private schools to extend remote learning as rain recovery continues
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Sheikh Hamdan approves Dubai rain recovery plan: free accommodation, pest control, food, cleaning and security offered
Dubai will offer alternative housing, food, security and cleaning services to community members affected by heavy rains in the UAE