No casualties have been reported after a massive fire broke out at a residential building in Abu Dhabi's Al Nahyan area on Thursday night.
Taking to their official social media handle, the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority said the blaze in the Al Mamoura area had been brought under control and cooling operations are underway.
"We call on the public to stay away from the fire scene and give way to police patrols, civil defence teams and ambulances," the Abu Dhabi police added.
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Several parts of the UAE have been hit with rainfall of varying intensities on Sunday morning, with the Dubai Police issuing public safety messages via SMS to urge residents to exercise caution.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has awarded Palestinian architect Dr Suad Amiry with the Great Arab Minds title for her work in preserving architectural heritage.
