In a historic weather event, the UAE witnessed its heaviest rainfall on record in the past 24 hours. Surpassing anything documented since the start of data collection in 1949, the downpour impacted numerous regions across the country.
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UAE leaders congratulate President of Syria on Evacuation Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on the occasion of Evacuation Day.
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Dubai Airports issues travel advisory
Dubai International (DXB) is advising passengers not to come to the airport, unless absolutely necessary due to the unprecedented weather conditions in the country.
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MBRSC selects Emirati crew member for NASA’s HERA Campaign 7 Mission 2
The project involves analogue astronauts – crew members who take part in simulated missions on Earth – to test the effects of space flight on the human mind and body.
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In UAE, China’s Geely is putting its weight behind hybrids
“It’s closer to 14 per cent, I think, based on the data that’s available with us carmakers and local dealerships,” said Alex Gu, General Manager, Geely Auto Middle East. “There are still a few Chinese carmakers that do not share their sales numbers, but what we can see is that taken together we now have a double-digit share of the UAE market. It’s the same in Saudi Arabia.
“What makes it interesting is that this shift from 1 per cent share to 14 per cent in the UAE happened quite rapidly, much of which in the last 2-3 years.”
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UAE leaders extend condolences to Sultan of Oman over floods victims
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman, over the victims of the floods that hit the sultanate, wishing a speedy recovery to all the injured.
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UAE participates in 2024 Spring Meetings of IMF and WBG
The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance, announced its participation in the 2024 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) taking place in Washington D.C., from 15th to 20th April 2024.
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Supreme Council of Energy launches Dubai Demand Side Management Recognition Programme
The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has launched the Dubai Demand Side Management Recognition Programme, a unique platform to recognise and honour the exemplary efforts of organisations and individuals who contribute to enhancing the future of Dubai through responsible practices in energy and water efficiency, circular economy, innovation, and exceptional contributions that promote a sustainable environment. Each category represents a pivotal aspect of Dubai’s journey towards reducing energy use, from innovative green building initiatives to pioneering innovations in efficient cooling and more.
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Olayan and Lunate acquire stakes in ICD Brookfield Place
Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) and Brookfield Corporation (Brookfield) today announced an agreement with Olayan Financing Company and Lunate for the sale of a 49 percent stake in ICD Brookfield Place (ICDBP), a world-class commercial and retail property located in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
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DEWA becomes first utility to launch its smart app on Apple Vision Pro
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its smart app on Apple Vision Pro glasses, becoming the first utility to provide its services through this technology that combines augmented and virtual reality.