Companies in Dubai can now renew their vehicles’ registration online. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a ‘Smart Renewal’ facility through its website, which aims to ease congestion at customer service centres. Firms can avail the service within 90 days before the expiry of their vehicles’ registration, while payment can be done through their account in the RTA’s e-purse. The latest initiative is in line with Dubai’s efforts to be ranked as the smartest city in the world.
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.
