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Dubai Impounds Tankers, Fines Operators Dh100,000 for Illegal Dumping
2 months ago
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Abu Dhabi Issues Weather Alert Over Rain, Hail and 50kph Winds
The National Center of Meteorology has warned of unsettled weather across Abu Dhabi through Friday, with rain, strong winds, blowing dust and possible hail in Al Ain and Al Dhafra.
2 months ago
UAE Rainfall to Turn Rarer but More Intense, Study Warns
A new UAE University study finds rainfall days will become rarer but far more intense by 2100, raising flood risks even as Dubai races to expand drainage capacity under its Dh30 billion Tasreef programme.
2 months ago
UAE Ranks First in Arab World in 2026 Environmental Performance Index
The UAE topped Arab nations in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index with a perfect waste management score, driven by rapid renewable energy growth and mangrove restoration.
3 months ago
Temperatures to Hit 47°C as Dust Storms and Rough Seas Trigger Warnings
The UAE National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued alerts for severe summer conditions, warning of soaring temperatures up to 47°C, intense dust storms with 40km/h winds, and rough sea conditions across the region.
4 months ago
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Dubai Impounds Tankers, Fines Operators Dh100,000 for Illegal Dumping
Dubai Municipality has impounded tankers and fined operators Dh100,000 each after catching vehicles dumping wastewater at unauthorised sites, releasing footage of the crackdown as part of a wider enforcement drive.
2 months ago
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Abu Dhabi Issues Weather Alert Over Rain, Hail and 50kph Winds
The National Center of Meteorology has warned of unsettled weather across Abu Dhabi through Friday, with rain, strong winds, blowing dust and possible hail in Al Ain and Al Dhafra.
2 months ago
environment
UAE Rainfall to Turn Rarer but More Intense, Study Warns
A new UAE University study finds rainfall days will become rarer but far more intense by 2100, raising flood risks even as Dubai races to expand drainage capacity under its Dh30 billion Tasreef programme.
2 months ago
environment
UAE Ranks First in Arab World in 2026 Environmental Performance Index
The UAE topped Arab nations in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index with a perfect waste management score, driven by rapid renewable energy growth and mangrove restoration.
3 months ago
environment
Temperatures to Hit 47°C as Dust Storms and Rough Seas Trigger Warnings
The UAE National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued alerts for severe summer conditions, warning of soaring temperatures up to 47°C, intense dust storms with 40km/h winds, and rough sea conditions across the region.
4 months ago