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    Record-Breaking: UAE receives its highest rainfall in 75 years

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    by Sarah Joseph
    1 hour ago

    With thunder, lightning and heavy downpour in full-swing, health and safety hazards have been issued to stay safe.
    Since 1949, the UAE has seen the largest amount of rainfall in the past 75 years making it an exceptional event in the UAE’s climate history since the start of recording climate data.
    Per Emirates News Agency,The National Centre of Meteorology confirmed that the record rainfall that fell on the country during the past 24 hours until 9 pm on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, is an exceptional event in the UAE’s climate history since the start of recording climate data, and it is expected that the coming hours will witness the recording of larger amounts of rainfall.
    The weather department recorded the highest rainfall in the Khatm Al Shakla area in Al Ain, reaching 254 mm in less than 24 hrs. The National Centre of Meteorology said that the Shuwaib station had recorded 287.6 mm on March 9, 2016.
    Scroll through the gallery of highlights from the rain on April 16, 2024.

    Remote working extension
    Overall, Dubai has extended the remote working period for government employees as well as private school students amid escalating unstable weather conditions in the country.
    Due to the current floods, Private sector institutions have also been encouraged to implement the remote work system tomorrow and take necessary measures to ensure safety for all.
    As safety of its citizens and citizens of utmost priority by the government, everyone has been urged to stay at home to avoid any further hazards.
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      Get ready to sit in a driverless taxi in Dubai this year

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      by Sarah Joseph
      14 mins ago

      Set to revolutionise the transportation industry, self-driving taxis are soon going pave its way in the emirate.
      For residents to step into the future, driverless cars are addition to the future for the public transport network in Dubai, most likely by December 2030.
      “The launch of autonomous vehicles will bring a positive impact on Dubai’s transportation landscape and wellbeing. The rollout of autonomous vehicles will alleviate traffic congestion, lower the number of traffic accidents, and cut harmful emissions,” RTA said in a previous statement back in April announcing the road data collection.
      “We’ve selected the most mature companies to integrate, that could actually go through regulation and further testing (in Dubai),” said Khaled Al Awadhi, director of transport systems at the RTA.“We will not run these everywhere in the city because the digital infrastructure is still required to do the mapping of the city.

      #RTA and Cruise, a self-driving technology company, initiated data collection and testing technology for Dubai’s traffic signals, signage, and drivers’ behaviour among other attributes using five Chevy Bolt-based autonomous vehicles in Jumeirah 1 area.https://t.co/6pqh6VIL3f pic.twitter.com/YSTyrAwmXS
      — RTA (@rta_dubai) April 5, 2023
      For enhanced security, the vehicles will be equipped with 80 sensors, cameras and LiDAR systems – light detection and ranging (laser scanning technology) to monitor road conditions, and controls to avoid collision with any objects – even those the human eye cannot see.
      For the self-driving taxis the model is most likely to be all-electric and emission-free Chevrolet Bolt equipped with LiDAR (laser sensor that uses near-infrared to detect the shapes of objects), cameras, radars and other equipment’s to detect people on the street.
      As a means to a more safer future, these machines will be equipped with the latest AI technology and advanced control systems to enhance safety and traffic efficiency.
      Driverless Buses
      Beyond the world of driverless taxi, UAE residents and tourists can also expect driverless buses on the streets. The autonomous bus category was the third edition of the Dubai World Challenge for self-driving transport. Winners in the academic section of the bus challenge were selected from Heriot-Watt University as A team of five students developed a Virtual Reality simulation to improve passenger experience on public transport.
      The main criteria for selection included credibility, vision, innovation, the relevance of skills, expertise and commercial elements such as operability and value-added.
      For more information visit rta.ae
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      This content creator proves how safe it really is to live in Dubai

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      by Sarah Joseph
      2 hours ago

      It’s widely known by citizens and residents just how safe the UAE is, but now one Dubai resident has actually put it to the test.
      A popular content creator from Turkmenistan, Baymammet Sarybekov, wanted to see how safe the emirate was for himself through an experiment.
      Visiting popular and busy spots around the emirate, Sarybekov recently shared two separate videos showing him living his valuables behind, only to return over 10 minutes later to find them just where he had left them.
      In one video, he left his phone plugged in to charge unattended, which was left just as it was when he returned to the same spot.
      In other footage, Sarybekov left his phone and wallet unattended in a busy food court to secure a table. While he waited for his food order, the phone and wallet were left unattended for over 10 minutes.

      @baymabayy Replying to @SeriSkill That safety feeling 😊👍🏼🤩 #baymabay ♬ Love You So – The King Khan & BBQ Show

      While in many places around the world items would be immediately taken if left unattended, his phone and wallet remained untouched in this bustling public setting, showcasing the UAE’s overall safety.
      Having lived in Dubai for four years after living in different parts of the world, he expressed his gratitude to the nation’s leaders.
      His ‘only in Dubai’ theory certainly passed the test with flying colours.
      Safe for solo female travellers
      The UAE has continually ranked as a safe haven not only for citizens and residents, but for all those visiting too.
      Back in February, Dubai ranked as one of the top cities for the safety of female solo travellers. Per a survey conducted by the travel insurance website InsureMyTrip, Dubai ranked third on the list.
      The study stated, “Overall, Dubai has a very low crime rate and is considered a safe place to travel as a woman, with the majority of public transport in Dubai offering a ‘women’s only section’.”
      Top places to walk alone
      Late last year, it was also found the UAE was one of the safest places for people to walk alone at night.
      Per Gallup’s 2021 Global Law and Order report, it was found that 95 per cent of the country’s residents feel safe, especially when walking alone at night.
      His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, shared his pride over this declaration. He noted how safe the UAE was for women and how they could walk home, day or night, “without fear”.
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