Ahmed Juma Al Zaabi has been appointed Adviser to the UAE President with the rank of minister.
The decision was made by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan after issuing Federal Decree No. 109 of 2021 on Sunday.
Sunday, 26 September 2021 11:31
By ARN News Staff
Ahmed Juma Al Zaabi has been appointed Adviser to the UAE President with the rank of minister.
The decision was made by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan after issuing Federal Decree No. 109 of 2021 on Sunday.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is extending the temporary limit on inbound flights for 48 hours "to speed up recovery".
Emirates said on Friday it is suspending check-in for all customers in its network travelling with onward connections through Dubai until 2359 GMT on April 19.
flydubai airline cancelled flights to the Iranian capital Tehran on Friday after receiving an official alert.
More wet weather has been forecast for the UAE next week, following record rains across the country on Tuesday.
Dubai Airports (DXB) CEO Paul Griffiths says misinformation circulating on social media of the airport being flooded is "not the case" and the airport is 100 per cent operational.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that Dubai's taxis and public buses are operating as normal, after recent adverse weather conditions temporarily disrupted services.
Dubai Metro services on the Red Line have resumed in both directions following disruptions caused by record rainfall earlier in the week.
The UAE and Iran held talks on Thursday to discuss the latest developments in the region.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) will resume normal operations within 24 hours, signifying a return to its full capacity and regular schedule.
Heads of Dubai Government entities have been instructed to develop a proactive plan to further enhance the emirate's preparedness for dealing with unexpected weather conditions.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday received Romanian Prime Minister Ion-Marcel Ciolacu, who is on a working visit to the UAE.
A commemorative medal has been issued by the Dubai Sports Council in recognition of the special efforts of people from public and private institutions during the recent unusual weather conditions.
Flydubai announced the resumption of operations from both Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB), with delays expected to the flight schedule.
A total of 1,244 flights have been cancelled and 41 flights diverted at Dubai International (DXB) after record rains flooded the runway on Tuesday.
Dubai Metro continues to operate partially as work to reopen many stations impacted by record rains is ongoing.
Emirates Airline announced it has lifted the check-in suspension for its flights.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is still grappling with operational disruptions following the highest recorded rainfall in 75 years, causing significant flight and baggage handling delays.
The UAE and Egypt have successfully executed their 34th join humanitarian airdrop in northern Gaza.
Drivers who were forced to abandoned their cars after torrential rain left several roads flooded on Tuesday have been urged to locate and move their vehicles.
Sharjah Municipality has deployed 65 community service patrols to minimise damage caused by torrential rain in the Emirate.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is extending the temporary limit on inbound flights for 48 hours "to speed up recovery".
Emirates said on Friday it is suspending check-in for all customers in its network travelling with onward connections through Dubai until 2359 GMT on April 19.
flydubai airline cancelled flights to the Iranian capital Tehran on Friday after receiving an official alert.