UAE Rains: PIA suspends flight operations

DUBAI: Due to heavy rains in UAE, on Thursday (2nd May, 2024) PIA has suspended its flight operations to Dubai and Sharjah till the weather condition ameliorate. Local administration has closed the schools and advised employees of various entities to work from home. According to details, at certain areas, over 50 mm of rain fall […]
Post Deluge UAE announces $544m for repairs

UAE: United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair the homes of Emirati families on Wednesday after last week’s record-breaking rains caused widespread flooding and brought the oil-rich Gulf state to a standstill. “We learned great lessons in dealing with severe rains,” said Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum after a cabinet meeting, adding […]