A 40-year-old Indian national has drowned after suffering a cardiac arrest at Jumeirah beach during an outing with his family.
According to reports, John Preetam Paul, who hailed from the south Indian city of Bengaluru, was with his three children and relatives when the incident happened on Saturday.
He had reportedly gone to take a dip in the water to wash off sand from his body when tragedy struck.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
