Twenty people have been rescued by the Dubai Police after their bus was swept away by flash floods in Hatta Valley.
According to the reports, the quick-minded bus driver instructed the passengers to move to higher ground until rescue teams arrived.
Police and Civil Defence teams, who were alerted about the incident at 7:20 pm on Tuesday, found it tough to navigate the rough terrains and had to use quad bikes for the rescue.
One person was injured in the incident.
UAE, China Presidents discuss longstanding ties
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Chinese President Xi Jinping have discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation within the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.
ERC provides support for Lebanese health sector
The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has provided medical supplies to support the healthcare sector in Lebanon, as part of its ongoing humanitarian projects in the country.
Official reception ceremony welcomes UAE President to China
An official reception ceremony has been held in Beijing for the UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is on a state visit to China.
UAE President calls for Gaza ceasefire at Arab-China summit
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the tenth session of the Arab-Chinese Cooperation Forum in Beijing on Thursday, stressing the need for Arab-Chinese cooperation, alongside international efforts, to achieve an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Dubai Press Club launches Arab Podcast Programme
Dubai Press Club has launched a new podcast initiative following a groundbreaking report released at the Arab Media Forum.
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Chris & Robbie bring you the latest from the sporting world plus interviews with upcoming and legendary sporting stars.
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Musicians and music, entertainers and entertainment, industry gossip and songs selected by you, get ready to bring your night time to life! Every evening from eight, Mark Lloyd brings you an energetic mix of local and international content and contests, featuring an array of celebrity interviews and entertaining anecdotes. Get involved in the show and pick your favourite jukebox hits, every night from 8pm - 11pm.
Dubai Duty Free executive vice chairman and CEO, Colm McLoughlin, announced that he will be stepping down from his role after 55 years in the travel retail industry and 41 years of leadership at Dubai Duty Free. Colm joined the Business Breakfast to reflect on his epic career.
78% of AI users are now bringing their own AI tools to work, but what does this mean for employers? Zubin Chagpar, Senior Director and Business Group Leader, Modern Work and Surface Devices, Microsoft CEMA tells us more.
ADNOC Drilling's CFO, Youssef Salem, Chief Financial Officer, gives us insight into their 26% rise in Q1 net profit.
It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.
The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.
