Overview
- Dubai directed all government employees to work remotely on Friday, with essential roles exempt, and urged private companies to adopt the same measure.
- Emirates cancelled 13 departures from Dubai International and other flights were delayed or retimed, with passengers advised to check updated schedules.
- Police alerts urged residents to stay indoors unless necessary, citing heavy rain, lightning, hail risk, strong winds and rough seas under NCM yellow and orange warnings.
- Dubai Police positioned rescue teams at 22 land and marine points and authorities closed public beaches, parks and Global Village as part of a broad emergency response.
- Northern emirates, especially Ras Al Khaimah, reported hail, gushing valleys and local damage, while drainage and pumping operations targeted waterlogged roads across affected areas.