The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) today issued a notice to all banks and insurance companies to allow the deferral of repayment of instalments of personal and car loans for customers affected by the repercussions of the weather condition for a period of six months. The deferral shall be without imposing additional fees, interest…
Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, the Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, has ordered the cancellation of all traffic violations that occurred during the recent weather depression. This decision reflects the police force’s commitment to its responsibilities toward the community, especially considering the exceptional circumstances caused by the recent weather system in the country. Yesterday,…
The Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates are bound by fraternal bonds and strategic partnership. These bilateral relations are witnessing a remarkable progress, thanks to the support and attention accorded by the wise leaderships of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In its…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority clarified that in the event of a lost vehicle plate, its owner must immediately report the loss and apply for a replacement or damaged plate through the authority’s electronic portal rta.ae. The authority, via its official account on (X) platform, indicated that customers can receive their new vehicle plates at…
DUBAI: Dubai’s flagship airline Emirates is suspending check-in for all customers with onward connections through the city until 2359 GMT on Friday, three days after a record storm swept the United Arab Emirates. Emirates, one of the world’s biggest international airlines, said customers traveling to Dubai as their final destination may check-in and travel as…
The Ministry of Interior (MoI), in collaboration with the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, the National Centre of Meteorology, and strategic partners, has announced the end of the weather fluctuations, with rainfall stopping and weather conditions gradually improving. MoI highlighted the efforts of the field teams that worked in a preventive manner and…
Around 200 commuters have found themselves stranded at Jebel Ali Metro Station without access to amenities for hours, following the suspension of Dubai Metro operations towards Centrepoint. In the wake of heavy rains pounding the city, convenience stores have also downed their shutters, exacerbating the situation. Mohammad Kashan, who works for a facilities management company, he’s…
Dubai International (DXB) airport is encountering several “operational challenges” due to the unprecedented weather conditions experienced by the UAE on Tuesday, April 16. The airport authority is asking people: “NOT to come to the airport, unless absolutely necessary. Flights continue to be delayed and diverted. Please check your flight status directly with your airline.” Earlier in a…
UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, held telephone discussions on Monday with regional leaders, including Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar, King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan, and King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain. They addressed pressing regional issues, particularly the escalating crisis in the Gaza Strip, and the urgency of…
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday sent cables of congratulation to leaders of Islamic countries for Eid Al-Fitr. The cables were sent “based on the keenness” of the leadership to “communicate annually with the leaders of the Islamic countries on the blessed holiday,” the Saudi Press Agency reported. In…
