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• 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. 

• Dubai deploys special patrols, emergency crew to monitor traffic during rains

  Dubai Police has deployed a number of patrols, while Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has positioned more than 2,000 staff to respond to any emergencies due to the unstable weather conditions.

• Dubai private schools to shorten Friday hours from January

  Starting January 9, all private schools and early childhood centres in Dubai will end classes on Fridays no later than 11:30 am.

• UAE leaders congratulate Morocco on FIFA Arab Cup win

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages congratulating Morocco's King Mohammed VI after they won the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 in Qatar on Thursday. 

• UAE ministry urges remote work for private sector in weather-hit areas

  The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) is urging private sector companies in areas most affected by the current weather to implement remote work on Friday, December 19.

• UAE completes loading aid ship with 10 million meals for Gaza

  The Mohammed Bin Rashid Humanitarian Ship has completed loading over 10 million meals at Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi.