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UAE President mourns passing of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned the death of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region.
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RTA issues safety guidelines for driving in wet conditions
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has issued a set of guidelines for those driving in wet or unstable weather conditions.
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Dubai Government announces remote work
Dubai Government has announced that all its entities will switch to remote work on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3, except for roles that require on-site presence.
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Abu Dhabi activates distance learning, remote work
All schools in Abu Dhabi have been instructed to switch to distance learning mode on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3 due to fluctuating weather conditions.
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UAE private firms urged to apply flexible work patterns
The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has advised private sector establishments to apply flexible and remote work patterns on Thursday, May 2 due to the adverse weather forecast.
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Remote work declared for federal government staff
Employees of federal government entities in the UAE have been allowed to work remotely on Thursday, May 2, due to the adverse weather forecast.
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NCEMA recommends governments implement 2-day remote work
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has recommended remote working patterns for all government entities and private companies in the UAE on Thursday and Friday due to the adverse weather forecast.
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UAE airports, airlines issue weather advisory
Travellers scheduled to fly out on Thursday are being advised to factor in extra time to head to the airport due to the adverse weather forecast.
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Dubai Metro extends timings to facilitate DXB passengers
The operating hours of some of the Dubai Metro stations will be extended on Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2 to ease transportation to and from Dubai International Airport due to the adverse weather forecast.
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Dubai declares remote learning for two days
The Dubai Government has announced remote learning for all private educational institutions in the emirate on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3 due to the anticipated weather conditions.
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Abu Dhabi Police prepares for adverse weather conditions
Abu Dhabi Police has reassured people of its readiness to respond to the adverse weather conditions that are expected across the UAE on Thursday and Friday.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan launches world's largest marine project
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council has unveiled a mega underwater project to boost fish and biomass populations.
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Over four million counterfeit goods seized by UAE authorities in 2024
Goods worth over 5.4million dirhams were found in 13 separate instances by Dubai Customs in the first three months of the year. In total, the department has handled 62 cases of intellectual property disputes since the turn of the year.
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UAE students have chance to operate NASA space robot
Engineering students from universities in the UAE have the opportunity to operate a robot currently onboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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UAE President congratulates camel racing team
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated the Presidential Camel Racing Team for their accomplishments and praised their efforts during the recent competitions.
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Dubai Police urge caution during unstable weather
Dubai Police are reminding motorists to exercise caution and to follow the rules during rainy and unstable weather conditions.
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Abu Dhabi assesses microplastic levels in marine environment
Authorities in Abu Dhabi are taking measures to assess microplastic levels in the marine environment.
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UAE petrol prices to go up in May
Motorists in the UAE will continue to pay more for petrol in May, while the price of diesel will fall by two fils a litre.
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UAE, Egypt complete 41st humanitarian airdrop to Gaza
The UAE and Egypt have successfully executed their 41st joint humanitarian airdrop in northern Gaza.
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UAE prepares for unstable weather conditions
Authorities in the UAE are closely monitoring the weather conditions over the coming days and assessing the readiness levels of all relevant entities.
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UAE President mourns passing of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned the death of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region.
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RTA issues safety guidelines for driving in wet conditions
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has issued a set of guidelines for those driving in wet or unstable weather conditions.
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Dubai Government announces remote work
Dubai Government has announced that all its entities will switch to remote work on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3, except for roles that require on-site presence.
