Dubai Civil Defence teams were quick to the scene of a fire in Ras Al Khor Industrial Area that struck two warehouses storing paint and building materials.
Firefighters reached the spot within five minutes of being alerted to the incident at 12:12 pm.
The fire was brought under control at 1:14 pm and no injuries or deaths were reported.
Officials said the thick smoke in the area was due to the nature of the flammable materials.
UAE waives overstay fines for those affected by airspace closure
The UAE is exempting fines for travellers unable to depart due to recent flight suspensions and airspace closures.
flydubai resumes scheduled operations
Flydubai has announced that it will resume scheduled flights to several destinations on Thursday, March 5, with some operations impacted "where airspace restrictions remain in place".
UAE condemns Iranian attack on Turkey
The UAE has strongly condemned the attempted targeting of Turkey through an Iranian ballistic missile, which was destroyed before reaching its territory by the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) on Wednesday.
Beware of fake emails offering support or insurance
The UAE Ministry of Interior is warning the public about fraudulent emails asking recipients to complete a so-called emergency registration form to claim support, compensation or insurance.
Dubai extends 24-hour truck movement permit
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police have extended the truck movement permit until Sunday, March 8.
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