Was there a fire in Dubai?

Was there a fire in Dubai?

A massive fire that broke out on the rooftop of a Dubai hotel on Wednesday afternoon has been put out by firefighters in 18 minutes, Dubai Civil Defense said. Authorities said the fire gutted several air conditioners on the roof of Swissotel Al Murooj hotel in Burj Khalifa area. The cause of the fire remains unclear.

How many fires does Dubai have?

364
Figures show that 775 fire incidents were reported in Abu Dhabi, followed by 364 in Dubai. Another 304 were reported in Ajman, 293 in Sharjah, 149 in Fujairah, 145 in Ras Al Khaimah and 60 in Umm Al Quwain.

What happened in Marina Dubai?

Dubai: Seven people have been killed in a construction accident in Dubai Marina. 20 people have been injured in the accident, which happened at 6.20pm on Thursday.

What blew up in Dubai?

An explosion on a container ship docked at Dubai’s Jebel Ali port late Wednesday caused a large fire and was felt across the city, authorities said. There were no reported deaths or injuries and the fire was brought under control, authorities said.

Why is Yemen attacking Abu Dhabi?

The 2018 Houthi attacks came as UAE-backed forces were fighting the Houthis for control of the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah. The UAE has significantly reduced its military presence in Yemen since 2019, but it still projects power via large local forces that it has built and armed.

Why did Abu Dhabi get attacked?

A drone attack claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels triggered a fuel tank blast at a storage facility in Abu Dhabi that killed two Indians and a Pakistani working for oil giant ADNOC. The Houthis also targeted an under-construction extension of Abu Dhabi International Airport, causing a fire to break out.

How much is a drone license in Dubai?

AED 120 for a professional drone licence in Dubai. AED 120 for a hobbyist drone licence in Dubai. AED 120 for a drone licence for tourist in Dubai.

Is there a fire in Abu Dhabi?

An Indian-origin family has been rescued after a fire in their residential complex in Abu Dhabi, officials said. A small fire broke out a Dubai hotel on Monday, forcing guests and staff to leave, in the third such blaze in the United Arab Emirates tourism and trade hub in less than a week.

What’s happening in Dubai?

A small fire broke out a Dubai hotel on Monday, forcing guests and staff to leave, in the third such blaze in the United Arab Emirates tourism and trade hub in less than a week. Panicked residents fled one of the tallest towers in Dubai early Friday after a fire ripped through it, the second blaze to hit the skyscraper in as many years.

What caused the fire in Dubai?

A fire broke out on Friday on a yacht under maintenance off the Dubai coast, caused by an engine malfunction, the local authorities said. No casualties were reported. The world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, lit up Wednesday night in solidarity with Australia where devastating fires are still burning.

What happened at the luxury hotel in Dubai?

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A large fire erupted at a luxury Dubai hotel on Wednesday, forcing guests and staff to leave and sending smoke over the United Arab Emirates’ tourism and trade hub. Several fire engines and police cars were deployed at the five-star Swissôtel Al Murooj hotel in downtown Dubai as people huddled outside.