Emirates Airline's historic one-off National Day flight, that'll celebrate the UAE's multicultural community, is ready for take-off.
Dubai Eye 1038's Chris McHardy is onboard flight EK2019, that will be airborne for around one-and-a-half hours today.
UAE residents were invited to apply for a seat on the flight by logging onto the airline's website, with the airline hoping to fly "as many nationalities on board as possible".
Gargash urges political approach to regional security
Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, underlined the need for a long-term diplomatic approach to stability in the region on Saturday, and said some media coverage has misrepresented the country’s position, as tensions with Iran continue to escalate.
UAE authorities confirm weather conditions now stable in region
UAE authorities have confirmed that the period of unstable weather in the region has now finished with conditions expected to return to normal.
Ras Al Khaimah records highest rainfall of 244mm on Friday
Rainfall in various regions of the UAE on Friday reached significant levels due to the unstable weather conditions, with Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Al Ain recording the highest accumulations, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
UAE respond to several missile and drone threats on Saturday
The United Arab Emirates air defences responded to several missile and drone threats on Saturday morning according to the Ministry of Defence and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA).
