An Emirati motorist has been airlifted to safety after being stranded in Abu Dhabi’s Al Faya desert.
The National Search and Rescue Centre, in coordination with the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, launched the search and rescue mission after the 62-year-old was reported missing.
The man, who is said to suffer from a heart condition, has undergone health checks at the Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City.
NCM forecasts cloudy weather, rain in parts of UAE
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) is forecasting partly cloudy to cloudy conditions at times on Saturday, with the chance of convective cloud formation and rainfall in some areas — particularly across the northern and eastern regions.
Sri Lankan President thanks UAE for flood relief efforts
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has spoken by phone with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who expressed gratitude for the UAE’s humanitarian support to communities affected by recent floods.
Dubai’s beaches, parks reopen as weather improves
With improved weather conditions across the emirate, Dubai Municipality has announced the reopening of beaches, public parks and open-air markets.
Some Dubai flights cancelled due to adverse weather conditions
Some flights operating at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) were cancelled or delayed on Friday due to adverse weather conditions.
