No casualties or injuries have been reported after a fire broke out in a residential building on Dubai's Al Rigga road.
According to a statement by the Dubai Civil Defence, the incident took place on the 14th floor of Falcon Tower.
Authorities arrived at the scene at 9:07 am and successfully evacuated all residents to safety.
Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control by 9:40 am, after teams were dispatched from Port Said, Al Ras and Al Karama stations.
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Dubai hosted the 10th Emirati Media Forum on Tuesday at the Museum of the Future, bringing together leading figures from the UAE media sector.
Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi appointed UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has been named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture, in recognition of her global efforts to promote publishing and educational development.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed highlights expansion of economic ties with Africa
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai emphasised the UAE's commitment to strengthening economic ties with African nations during a meeting with delegates attending the UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025.
UAE unveils first Green Innovation District at Expo City
In a major step toward a greener future, the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has partnered with Expo City Dubai to launch the nation’s first Green Innovation District.
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