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Dubai residents faced congestion on roads around business hubs and irregular metro services as they stepped out on Monday – the first day of the week after having suffered record-breaking rainfall.

Dubai Metro services continue to face disruptions following unprecedented rainfall in the UAE last week. Operations were severely impacted, leaving numerous commuters stranded and causing extensive overcrowding at stations throughout the emirate.

Dubai roads experienced extensive flooding due to the UAE’s heaviest rainfall in history, prompting continuous efforts by traffic authorities to restore movement.

In a move to broaden its network and enhance connectivity within the Middle East, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced the addition of Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia, to its growing list of destinations, increasing its total number of Saudi gateways to four. 

Dubai’s public transportation system experienced a significant surge in passenger numbers during the Eid Al Fitr holidays earlier this month, as per data released by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

RAILBUS Inc, a trailblazer in developing the world’s first fully solar-powered mass transit system, has announced a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

Flying taxi commutes between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, utilizing high-tech transport, are anticipated to connect landmarks such as Atlantis The Palm and Marina Mall next year, as indicated by aviation experts.

Etihad Airways, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, has rebounded to profitability and is actively enhancing transparency, governance, and financial stability in anticipation of a potential initial public offering (IPO), as stated by CEO Antonoaldo Neves.

Aramex has introduced a squadron of electric motorcycles as part of its last-mile delivery service in the UAE, aligning with its objective of achieving a 98 percent electric vehicle (EV) fleet by 2030, in line with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). The company is also dedicated to diminishing greenhouse gas emissions in the final stages of logistics and has invested in eco-friendly logistics solutions, including drones, to meet these targets.

Tata Motors, the Indian automotive giant, has introduced Dark Edition variants for its popular compact SUVs Nexon and Nexon EV.