All 13 people on board a cargo ship that caught fire at Khalid Port on Wednesday morning have been rescued.
A team of firefighters rushed to the site after the police operations room received an emergency call around 6:44 am.
The blaze was brought under control at 7:25 am, and cooling operations completed by 2:00 pm.
Officials said 6,000 gallons of diesel, 120 exported vehicles and 300 vehicle tyres were gutted in the fire.
An investigation into the incident has been launched.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed launches Al Maktoum Archives
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai attended the launch of the Al Maktoum Archives, a facility aimed at documenting and preserving the rich cultural heritage and legacy of Dubai’s rulers and the Al Maktoum family.
Dubai police foil robbery worth AED660K
Bur Dubai Police have foiled a major robbery and arrested two suspects just hours before they attempted to flee the country with AED660,000 in stolen cash.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed asks UAE to raise flag on November 3
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister and Vice-President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has called on every citizen, resident and institution to hoist the national flag at exactly 11 a.m. on November 3.
Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum kicks off at Expo City
The Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum, hosted in the region for the first time, is set to welcome more than 150 mayors and leaders from over 300 cities at Expo City from October 27-29.
