16 shops were damaged on Friday afternoon in a fire in the Bani Yas area Municipality Souq. Witnesses reported seeing black smoke from a distance of several kilometres as firefighters put out the blaze. No injuries were reported in the fire which witnesses said started in a building where there are some electrical stores. A drone from the air wing was used in the incident to transfer images from the air to the operations room.
Dubai announces flexible work hours for some employees during summer
Dubai has announced flexible working hours for government employees from July 1 to September 12, under the ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative.
Dubai to start trialling self-driving taxis later this year
Dubai will start trialling self-driving taxis later this year under a new partnership between the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Uber Technologies and WeRide.
Dubai arrests gang for stealing bank data using fake links
A five-member gang has been arrested in Dubai for stealing bank details using fake web links of popular restaurants and delivery companies with promises of huge discounts.
Israel-Iran conflict: UAE carriers extend suspension of flights
UAE airlines have extended suspension of flights to several destinations in the region as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate.
UAE President discusses regional developments with French, Italian leaders
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held separate calls with French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss developments in the Middle East following Israeli strikes on Iran.
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