Dubai

Could Iran hit an oil tanker near Dubai and cause an environmental disaster?

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Could Iran hit an oil tanker near Dubai and cause an environmental disaster?

A Kuwaiti oil tanker carrying millions of barrels of crude was hit near Dubai. The ship, Al Salmi, was damaged and caught fire after what Kuwaiti authorities described as an Iranian airstrike, sparking fears of an oil spill in the strategic region. What exactly happened to the Al Salmi ship? The Al Salmi, a Kuwait-flagged … Read more

World’s tallest building struck by lightning as Dubai floods after severe storms

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Cars are stuck on a flooded Dubai street after heavy rains. Image: AP

Dubai was hit by overnight flooding after “torrential rains” hit several cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), prompting authorities to issue warnings. The amazing pictures were posted on the Internet by Dubai Media Office and some of the lightning striking 829m/2,722ft Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. UAE authorities implemented emergency measures … Read more