UAE earthquake: 1.6-magnitude tremor recorded off Dibba in Fujairah
Seismic activity reported off Fujairah coast, NCM shares details Minor tremor of 1.6 magnitude recorded off Fujairah coastShutterstock A minor tremor measuring 1.6 on the Richter scale was recorded off the coast of Dibba in Fujairah on Friday night,…
Planning to jet ski in Dubai? Here’s what you need to know
Know the zones, rules and fines before you hit Dubai’s waters Dubai: Dubai’s coastline, from the Jumeirah beaches to the Palm and Dubai Marina, has made jet skiing one of the most popular water sports for residents and tourists. It’s a rush…
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know tonight, September 9
US destroys five Iranian tankers as Tehran retaliates and tensions rise around Hormuz Vessels transit the Hormuz Strait off the coast of Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas.AFP The US-Iran conflict has entered another dangerous phase, with…
Ajman Police mobile centre assists corniche tower fire victims
Round-the-clock smart unit serves 86 residents after Ajman tower blaze Ajman Police’s mobile smart centre assists residents after tower fire.Ajman Police Ajman: Ajman Police has continued supporting residents affected by the recent fire at Ajman…
Teen drowns on 18th birthday in Dubai jet ski tragedy
Born and died on the same day: Teen’s 18th birthday ends in Dubai jet ski tragedy Maritime patrol teams remain on standby to respond to emergencies at seaDubai Police Dubai: Dubai: A holiday celebration in Dubai ended in heartbreak when an…
RAK Police Air Wing rescues Emirati stranded at 2,000ft in Wadi Shah
Citizen airlifted to hospital after becoming trapped in mountainous area amid summer heat A police helicopter was immediately dispatched to the location.Supplied Ras Al Khaimah Police’s Air Wing rescued an Emirati citizen who became stranded in the…
Fire at Zayed Military City warehouse brought under control, no injuries reported
UAE Ministry of Defence says blaze involved wood and old ammunition The ministry said the fire had been fully contained.Supplied Firefighting teams from the UAE Armed Forces have brought a fire under control after it broke out at a warehouse in Zayed…
UAE’s ‘Community Readiness’ programme to train one million responders for emergencies and disasters
New programme prepares UAE residents to act before help arrives WAM Abu Dhabi: The Integrated National Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Programme (Jaheziya) has launched the unified and integrated national programme for community preparedness…
UAE’s air defences intercept 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones on March 12
To date, Iranian aggression has cost six lives in the UAE Abu dhabi skylineShutterstock The UAE air defence systems today engaged 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones launched from Iran, the Ministry of Defence tweeted. Since the onset of the blatant…
UAE responds to Iranian missiles and drones, residents receive emergency alerts
Authorities have stressed the importance of staying in safe locations Your safety alert will sound a bit different, says UAE’s NCEMA UAE residents have received a new mobile alert from the Ministry of Interior confirming that the situation in the…