Dubai Police received more than 3,385 emergency calls due to the heavy rain in the emirate.
As many as 110 traffic accidents were recorded between noon on Wednesday and 10:00 am on Thursday, but none with serious injuries.
Motorists are being urged to keep a safe distance between cars and reduce speed while driving in wet weather conditions.
Police also advised drivers to allow extra time for their journey.
UAE pledges $500 million for Sudan aid at US donors' conference
The UAE has pledged $500 million in humanitarian assistance for Sudan, as international efforts continue to address the worsening crisis caused by the country’s ongoing civil war.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed honours Gambian minister at WGS
Abdoulie Jobe, Minister of Tourism and Culture of The Gambia, has been honoured with the Best Minister Award at the World Governments Summit, for his inspiring work to boost his country's tourism and culture sectors.
UAE President calls for action to protect environment
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has renewed calls for stronger collective action to preserve natural resources for future generations, in a social media post marking National Environment Day on Wednesday.
Dubai to launch self-driving pod network
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled an autonomous electric transit system that officials say could transform urban travel and help ease congestion across the emirate.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan announces Museum of the Future biodiversity lab
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, has announced a new Life and Biodiversity Laboratory, as part of efforts to promote conservation science and protect species from extinction.
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