UAE confirms readiness to deal with tropical cyclone

Zoom Earth

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has confirmed its readiness to deal with possible tropical conditions in the UAE due to cyclone 'Biparjoy'.

The preparedness of the authorities were assessed during a meeting of the Joint Assessment Team, which also includes the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, and the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

The authorities earlier said the UAE was unlikely to be affected by the tropical conditions forming in the Arabian Sea, but proactive measures are in place to handle any unstable conditions.

They also called on the public not to spread rumours and to rely only on information from official sources.

More from UAE

  • FTA applies AED 2.9bln VAT refund for 35,000 UAE Nationals

    The FTA announced that the cumulative total of approved applications by UAE nationals who received VAT-refunds for the expenses they have incurred for the construction of their newly built residences reached 34,900 applications valued at AED 2.9 billion.

  • UAE President receives Ras Al Khaimah ruler

    President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has welcomed His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi.

  • UAE condemns targeting of Saudi Hospital in Sudan

    The United Arab Emirates has condemned the targeting of the Saudi hospital in El Fasher in western Sudan, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries to innocent people, denouncing it as a blatant violation of international humanitarian law.

  • UAE leaders congratulate Indian President on Republic Day

    President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu of India on the occasion of her country's Republic Day.