Dubai Civil Defence teams were quick to the scene of a fire in Ras Al Khor Industrial Area that struck two warehouses storing paint and building materials.
Firefighters reached the spot within five minutes of being alerted to the incident at 12:12 pm.
The fire was brought under control at 1:14 pm and no injuries or deaths were reported.
Officials said the thick smoke in the area was due to the nature of the flammable materials.
UAE modifies alert sounds in National Early Warning System
UAE authorities have announced an update to the National Early Warning System, with changes to the alert sound schedule.
2 members of UAE Armed Forces martyred in helicopter crash
Two members of the UAE Armed Forces died on Monday in a helicopter crash caused by a "technical malfunction", the Ministry of Defence announced on Monday.
UAE participates in extraordinary EU–GCC leaders meeting
The UAE has taken part in an extraordinary meeting of leaders from the GCC, several regional partners and the European Union, to discuss Iranian aggression against countries in the Gulf and the wider region.
UAE welcomes US listing of Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist group
The UAE has welcomed the decision by the administration of US President Donald Trump to designate the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation.
UAE ambassador to UN calls for 'de-escalation' in Iran conflict
The United Arab Emirates ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva called on Monday for a de-escalation of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and a return to negotiations.
Dubai ranked world’s cleanest city for sixth consecutive year
Dubai has retained its position as the world’s cleanest city for the sixth consecutive year, according to the Global Power City Index (GPCI) issued by the Institute for Urban Strategies at Japan’s Mori Memorial Foundation.
Indian education board CBSE postpones Class 12 exams until March 16
India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed exams scheduled for Class 12 students from Thursday, March 12, in the UAE and the Middle East till Monday, March 16.
UAE intercepts 12 ballistic missiles, 17 drones on Monday
The UAE air defence systems intercepted 12 ballistic missiles and 17 drones on Monday, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
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