Beijing: The latest round of heavy rainstorms in Beijing has caused severe damage, particularly in the northern mountainous districts, where significant casualties and property damage have been reported. According to Emirates News Agency, since the onset of the intense rainfall, Beijing has recorded an average precipitation of 165.9 mm citywide as of midnight Monday. The northern mountainous areas bore the brunt, with Miyun receiving 543.4 mm – the highest rainfall – while Huairou experienced the peak intensity. The Beijing Municipal Flood Control Headquarters reported on Tuesday that the rainfall had resulted in 30 fatalities in the city as of midnight

Dubai: Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 46 million guests in the first six months of 2025, marking its busiest first half on record. According to Emirates News Agency, the 2.3 percent year-on-year growth underscores DXB’s resilience, the continued strength of Dubai’s aviation sector, and the airport’s ability to maintain high performance despite temporary regional airspace disruptions in May and June. This achievement reinforces DXB’s vital role in connecting Dubai to the world and supporting the city’s broader economic progress. In the second quarter alone, DXB served 22.5 million guests, an increase of 3.1 percent over the same period last year. April

Abu dhabi: A significant breakthrough by Pennsylvania State University researchers, led by Victor Pasko, has provided the first quantitative explanation for precisely how lightning initiates. This groundbreaking work has revealed the powerful chain reaction that triggers lightning. According to Emirates News Agency, the study published on Monday in the Journal of Geophysical Research describes how strong electric fields in thunderclouds accelerate electrons that crash into molecules like nitrogen and oxygen, producing X-rays and initiating a deluge of additional electrons and high-energy photons, forming the perfect storm from which lightning bolts are born. “Our findings provide the first precise, quantitative explanation

Abu dhabi: Etihad Airways’ first Airbus A321LR aircraft is set to enter commercial service on 1st August 2025 after undergoing final preparations. The aircraft will initially operate between Abu Dhabi and Phuket, before expanding to serve destinations including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Copenhagen, Milan, Paris, and Zurich. According to Emirates News Agency, Etihad Airways’ first Airbus A321LR aircraft arrived at Abu Dhabi International Airport on Friday under the flight number EY3210. It received a spectacular welcome from Etihad employees and key stakeholders who gathered to celebrate this milestone moment. The arrival of EY3210 supports Etihad’s extraordinary growth momentum, with 27 new

Dubai: The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) has introduced a new initiative as part of its IACAD-X projects called ‘Development of Mosque Lessons and Unification of Preaching Content’. This project is designed to improve mosque lessons and standardise their content within a modern preaching framework that balances authenticity with adaptability. The initiative aims to address contemporary societal needs while reinforcing the educational role of mosques within the community. According to Emirates News Agency, the project is part of a broader strategic direction aimed at reshaping religious discourse in Dubai’s mosques. It focuses on delivering structured, cohesive,

Kuwait city: The price of Kuwaiti oil dropped by 66 cents to $71.59 per barrel on Monday, as reported by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Tuesday. This decline comes after the price stood at $72.25 per barrel on the previous Friday. According to Emirates News Agency, the fluctuations in global oil prices also reflected in the Brent Crude and West Texas Intermediate benchmarks. Brent Crude experienced a decrease of $1.60, settling at $70.04 per barrel. In contrast, West Texas Intermediate saw an increase of $1.55, reaching $66.81 per barrel. These changes highlight the ongoing volatility in the global oil

Belgium: The UAE team celebrated a successful outing at the WGP#1 Waterjet World Series, securing three medals in a fiercely contested event. The tournament, hosted at the Lakes of Eau d’Heure, brought together over 200 competitors from 33 countries, showcasing high-level competition in the waterjet racing world. According to Emirates News Agency, veteran rider Mohammed Mohsen clinched a bronze medal in the Veterans Runabout Limited category. His performance highlighted his skill in a competitive race against international riders. Meanwhile, UAE’s Al Ali delivered a strong performance with a double podium finish. This achievement has propelled him to second place in

Abu dhabi: Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice and Chairman of the National Committee for Combatting Human Trafficking, has reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to combating human trafficking, describing it as a violation of human dignity. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Nuaimi made his remarks on the occasion of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, observed annually on 30th July. He emphasized that the UAE is continuously developing an integrated national digital framework rooted in justice, transparency, and the protection of human rights. Al Nuaimi highlighted the country’s focus on utilizing modern technologies, including artificial