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News Articles: Dubai

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

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.

April 18, 2024
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By:
  • Aya Batrawy
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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  • Climate

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

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.

December 07, 2023
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By:
  • Julia Simon
Sultan al-Jaber, who is leading the COP28 United Nations climate talks underway in the United Arab Emirates, speaks during a news conference on December 4, 2023. In a meeting shortly before talks began, he incorrectly insisted that it is not necessary to phase out fossil fuels in order to avoid catastrophic global warming.

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  • Climate

U.N. climate talks head says "no science" backs ending fossil fuels. That's incorrect

The comments came shortly before talks kicked off in Dubai. In reality, scientists warn that further fossil fuel development is driving global warming.

December 04, 2023
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher
COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber at the opening ceremony for the annual United Nations climate summit, held this year in Dubai.

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  • Climate

Global climate talks begin in Dubai, with an oil executive in charge

This year's United Nations climate summit is being held in the petroleum-dependent United Arab Emirates. Delegates began by approving a landmark fund to pay for climate losses.

November 30, 2023
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher,
  • Lauren Sommer,
  • and 1 more
(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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  • World

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

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.

February 26, 2023
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  • Aya Batrawy
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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  • World

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

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.

February 08, 2023
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By:
  • Aya Batrawy
People leave a grocery store with Christmas decorations on Rigga Street in Dubai. Many Filipinos working in Dubai call this area home.

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  • World

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

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.

December 23, 2022
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  • Aya Batrawy
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

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.

January 11, 2022
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  • Ruth Sherlock
The ferris wheel Ain Dubai in the Gulf Emirate of Dubai on Jan. 18, 2020.

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  • World

The world's largest Ferris wheel just opened in Dubai

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.

October 26, 2021
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By:
  • Sharon Pruitt-Young
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 underway in Dubai is a towering statue made of marble dust that's raising eyebrows just as its original form did more than 500 years ago.

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  • World

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

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

October 13, 2021
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  • The Associated Press
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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  • World

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

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.

July 10, 2021
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By:
  • Josie Fischels
Israeli tourists walk through the Deira district near Dubai's grand souk in December.

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  • World

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

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.

January 24, 2021
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By:
  • Daniel Estrin
Rabbi Levi Duchman lights a menorah during Hanukkah at a private residence in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in December.

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  • World

As Thousands Of Israeli Tourists Visit Dubai, A Small Jewish Community Gets A Boost

The community maintains a low profile, given sensitivities in the region. Since the Israel-United Arab Emirates peace deal was announced, it has scrambled to accommodate a rush of Jewish visitors.

December 29, 2020
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By:
  • Daniel Estrin

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