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Atypically heavy rains in the United Arab Emirates on Monday and Tuesday caused flooding, flight cancellations and school closures. Vehicles were abandoned on highways like this one in Dubai.

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Photos: UAE sees its heaviest rains in 75 years

10:51am April 18, 2024

by Aya Batrawy

Schools and businesses were closed across the United Arab Emirates after about a year's worth of rain fell in a single day. Flooding has also disrupted travel at Dubai International Airport.

More than 2,400 fossil fuel representatives and lobbyists have been accredited for the U.N. climate talks in Dubai — a record. Meanwhile, negotiators are wrestling with calls to end all new oil, gas and coal projects to curb climate change.

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A record number of fossil fuel representatives are at this year's COP28 climate talks

10:57am December 07, 2023

by Julia Simon

With a record number of oil, gas and coal representatives at this year's COP28 climate talks, climate scientists worry industry influence could water down language on fossil fuels.

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(Left) A Ukrainian chef prepares mashed potatoes in the kitchen at Yoy restaurant. (Right) Traditional Ukrainian beet stew known as borsch is being prepared. It's the restaurant's most popular dish.

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For Ukrainians in Dubai, a new restaurant offers a taste of home

5:01am February 26, 2023

by Aya Batrawy

Ukrainian visitors and expats are flocking to Yoy restaurant for borsch, companionship and cultural events. Diners from Russia enjoy it too. The UAE has refused to pick sides in the Ukraine war.

Robert Blanchard, the World Health Organization's team leader in Dubai for emergency operations, stands in one of the organization's warehouses in International Humanitarian City.

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A look at the impact of delivering aid to Turkey and Syria through Dubai's global hub

3:26pm February 08, 2023

by Aya Batrawy

A 1.5 million square-ft. zone of Dubai known as International Humanitarian City is the world's largest aid hub, with warehouses for U.N. agencies, Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations and others.

Worshipers light candles next to a statue of the Virgin Mary.

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Filipino workers in Dubai gather to celebrate Christmas far away from home

9:30am December 23, 2022

by Aya Batrawy

Filipino workers come to the United Arab Emirates seeking opportunity and to support relatives back home. Christmas isn't a UAE holiday, so many will work — but also manage to find joy and community.

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People enjoy drinks at a restaurant overlooking the Marina district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2019. The country is loosening its liquor laws and other restrictions.

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Why United Arab Emirates is relaxing laws on sex, marriage, liquor, vapes and more

3:34pm January 11, 2022

by Ruth Sherlock

The UAE is overhauling laws on an array of business, cultural and social norms. On paper, it makes the emirate one of the region's most progressive countries, but critics say the reality is complex.

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The ferris wheel Ain Dubai in the Gulf Emirate of Dubai on Jan. 18, 2020.

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The world's largest Ferris wheel just opened in Dubai

3:07pm October 26, 2021

by Sharon Pruitt-Young

The Ain Dubai takes more than half hour for one complete rotation. It stands at more than 800 feet tall — nearly double the London Eye's height.

In this Friday, Oct. 1, 2021 file photo, visitors take photos of the 3D re-production of Michelangelo's David at the Italy's pavilion at the Dubai Expo 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. One of the most talked about attractions at the world's fair under

Art or censorship? Expo shows just top of famed David statue

4:12am October 13, 2021

by The Associated Press

When visitors make their way to Italy's pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020, most will only see the head of Michelangelo's famous statue

At 196 feet deep, Deep Dive Dubai has set the record for the deepest diving pool. Visitors can explore, play pool and chess, and visit an underwater library.

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With A Staggering Depth Of 196 Feet, The World's Deepest Pool Is Opening In Dubai

10:00am July 10, 2021

by Josie Fischels

At 196 feet deep, Deep Dive Dubai has set the record for the deepest diving pool. Visitors can explore, play pool and chess, and visit an underwater library.

Israeli tourists walk through the Deira district near Dubai's grand souk in December.

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As Israelis Flock To UAE, They See A New Precedent: Peace Deals Without Giving Ground

6:01am January 24, 2021

by Daniel Estrin

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel's United Arab Emirates peace deal sets a precedent: Israel need not cede captured land to the Palestinians in order to win friends in the Arab world.

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