Beijing: The latest round of heavy rainstorms in Beijing has caused severe damage, particularly in the northern mountainous districts, where significant casualties and property damage have been reported. According to Emirates News Agency, since the onset of the intense rainfall, Beijing has recorded an average precipitation of 165.9 mm citywide as of midnight Monday. The … Read more
Dubai: Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 46 million guests in the first six months of 2025, marking its busiest first half on record. According to Emirates News Agency, the 2.3 percent year-on-year growth underscores DXB’s resilience, the continued strength of Dubai’s aviation sector, and the airport’s ability to maintain high performance despite temporary regional airspace disruptions … Read more
Abu dhabi: A significant breakthrough by Pennsylvania State University researchers, led by Victor Pasko, has provided the first quantitative explanation for precisely how lightning initiates. This groundbreaking work has revealed the powerful chain reaction that triggers lightning. According to Emirates News Agency, the study published on Monday in the Journal of Geophysical Research describes how … Read more
Abu dhabi: Etihad Airways’ first Airbus A321LR aircraft is set to enter commercial service on 1st August 2025 after undergoing final preparations. The aircraft will initially operate between Abu Dhabi and Phuket, before expanding to serve destinations including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Copenhagen, Milan, Paris, and Zurich. According to Emirates News Agency, Etihad Airways’ first Airbus … Read more
Dubai: The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) has introduced a new initiative as part of its IACAD-X projects called ‘Development of Mosque Lessons and Unification of Preaching Content’. This project is designed to improve mosque lessons and standardise their content within a modern preaching framework that balances authenticity with adaptability. The … Read more
Kuwait city: The price of Kuwaiti oil dropped by 66 cents to $71.59 per barrel on Monday, as reported by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Tuesday. This decline comes after the price stood at $72.25 per barrel on the previous Friday. According to Emirates News Agency, the fluctuations in global oil prices also reflected … Read more
Belgium: The UAE team celebrated a successful outing at the WGP#1 Waterjet World Series, securing three medals in a fiercely contested event. The tournament, hosted at the Lakes of Eau d’Heure, brought together over 200 competitors from 33 countries, showcasing high-level competition in the waterjet racing world. According to Emirates News Agency, veteran rider Mohammed … Read more
Abu dhabi: Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice and Chairman of the National Committee for Combatting Human Trafficking, has reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to combating human trafficking, describing it as a violation of human dignity. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Nuaimi made his remarks on the occasion of the World … Read more