ABU DHABI: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has clarified claims circulating on social media about severe impacts from the El Niño phenomenon and forecasts of floods or unusual rainfall in the UAE.NCM said El Niño is a natural climate phenomenon whose direct effects are concentrated in the Pacific Ocean, while its impact on the […]
Dubai: As we head into October, the National Centre of Meteorology is cautioning residents about the impact of El Niño in the UAE – expect near to above-average temperatures and precipitation, and significant weather activities from October 2026 to February 2027.El Niño is a natural climate pattern that causes the surface waters of the central […]
Dubai: Dubai Public Prosecution officials have warned residents, particularly young people, against allowing others to use their bank cards or personal accounts, or making financial transfers and deposits without knowing their true purpose.The warning came as prosecutors highlighted the case of a young man who spent three weeks in detention during an investigation after allowing […]
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai confirmed the impoundment of 244 violating vehicles after their drivers fled seizure sites. It also recorded 340 violations related to transporting passengers in unlicensed vehicles and promoting illegal transport services. In addition, 30,000 violations were recorded across various passenger transport sectors during the first half of this […]
Abu Dhabi: The speed limit on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Road (E311) will be reduced from 120km/h to 100km/h in both directions from Monday, September 14, Abu Dhabi Mobility has announced.The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) said the new speed limit will apply to traffic travelling in both directions on the road. […]
Al Zahra Hospital Dubai has established Dubai’s first dedicated, clinically integrated fetal MRI service, bringing specialist fetal imaging, maternal fetal medicine counselling and coordinated perinatal planning together within a single pathway.Developed over the past two years under the leadership of Dr Samina Dornan, Consultant in Maternal Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynaecology, in close collaboration […]
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared a deeply personal letter to his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, reflecting on their 47 years together and her role at the heart of their family.The […]
The visit of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Federal Republic of Germany reflects His Highness’s leading international standing and the widespread respect he commands at both the regional and international levels. It also represents a continuation of the UAE’s approach to building strong relationships with countries around the […]
Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, today discussed ways to build on the longstanding ties between the UAE and Germany in support of their shared interests and strategic partnership.The discussions took place during a meeting between the two […]
Berlin: Faisal Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs, said the UAE is seeking deeper cooperation with Germany in artificial intelligence, highlighting what he described as the complementary strengths of both countries.In an interview with the German business daily Handelsblatt, Al Bannai said one of the UAE’s strategic […]
