UAE introduces third-party protection from floods and storms for motorists
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Bur Dubai
Dubai Municipality announces $30m Creek wall safety project to prevent flooding
Dubai Creek wall to be rebuilt in major safety project amid flooding fears
Devastating flood
Floods in Libya kill thousands, leave 10,000 missing
Mediterranean storm causes floods, wipes out quarter of Derna
Bad Weather
Important notice: UAE Embassy issues warning to citizens for Typhoon Egay in Philippines
Citizens are urged to follow safety instructions issued by relevant authorities
AI technology
How AI can help us fight climate change and save lives
AI, coupled with cloud computing capabilities, is a powerful ally in the battle against climate change
climate change
New York City is sinking, says new study
The study highlighted that New York City is sinking due to the weight of its own skyscrapers
Bangladesh
Bangladesh and Myanmar prepare to evacuate hundreds of thousands amid Cyclone Mocha flood fears
Cyclone Mocha expected to hit Bangladesh and Mayanmar on Saturday, May 14
Bad Weather
Dubai RTA’s emergency team dealing with effects of rain
With unstable weather across the country, motorists are urged to be cautious
Bad Weather
Saudi Arabia Jeddah storm worst ever, says meteorology centre
NCM also cautioned the possibility of the rainfall continuing on Friday as well, before it subsides
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IFZA Cares raises over two tonnes of supplies for Fujairah-based animal shelter
The Free Zone raised supplies and money for the animal shelter that was affected by recent flooding in the Northern Emirates
DP World
DP World donates $2.5 million and pledges logistics support for Pakistan flood relief
Chairman Bin Sulayem of the Dubai-based company visits the affected areas; announces donations and provides use of its Karachi facilities for logistics support
Cloud seeding
Video: UAE forecasts more rain, issues remote work advisory for northern emirate workers
Local authorities have issued safety alerts and launched rescue operations for affected residents
Cloud seeding
Advisory issued for remote working as UAE forecasts more rain
Non-essential works in private establishments in northern emirates to work remotely on Thursday and Friday
Bad Weather
In pictures: Heavy rain hits Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Rain, thunder, lightning and hail hit parts of the UAE on Sunday. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the weather is expected to remain unstable until Monday.
Biodiversity
Video: Curbing the great sand grab
Up to 50 billion tonnes of sand a year is being mined, dredged and even stolen to satisfy the global appetite for infrastructure, according to the UN, and it’s disappearing faster than it can be replenished.