Air quality in the UAE is coming under the spotlight, with the launch of eleven new monitoring stations. The Ministry of Environment and Water says they can now receive pollution data in real time. Authorities have also rejected a recent World Bank report claiming the UAE was “the country with the most polluted air”. Faheed Hareb, Director of Air Quality at the Ministry of Environment and Water says, the study was out of date.
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DXB diverts 19 flights due to heavy fog
Heavy fog has briefly disrupted operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Thursday morning, with 19 inbound flights diverted to nearby airports due to reduced visibility.
UAE issues red-yellow alert over foggy conditions
A red and yellow alert has been issued on Thursday by the UAE weather authorities as dense fog reduced visibility across some parts of the country.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to lead UAE delegation at G20 Summit
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will lead the UAE delegation at the 20th G20 Summit in Johannesburg on November 22 and 23.
UN praises UAE’s leadership in digital transformation
The UN has praised the UAE's Arab Digital Economy vision, which offers a strategic roadmap for Arab countries in digital transformation, describing it as a leading model for advancing technological progress in the region.
Sheikh Abdullah congratulates new Argentine FM in bilateral talks
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has congratulated Pablo Quirno on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina during a bilateral discussion on Wednesday.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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