More than two million people used public transport in Dubai during the New Year's Eve celebrations.
That's according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), which revealed that 907,411 riders hopped on Dubai Metro's Red and Green lines.
Meanwhile close 690,000 people used taxis, 440,000 rode public buses and just over 37,000 riders made use of the tram.
All marine modes of transport carried 52,000 commuters.
Dubai confirms remote learning extension
Private schools in Dubai have been instructed to continue distance learning on Wednesday, April 17, due to the unstable weather conditions.
Weather forces DXB to divert arriving flights
Operations continue to be significantly disrupted at Dubai International (DXB) airport due to heavy rain and flooding on Tuesday, April 16.
Dubai Metro announces further disruptions due to weather
The Dubai Metro's Red Line service has been disrupted between UAE Exchange and Dubai Internet City stations, due to unstable weather conditions.
NCM issues updated weather advisory
A further wave of thunder, lightning, heavy rain and hail will sweep across the UAE on Tuesday afternoon, continuing until Wednesday morning, according to the latest update (Tuesday 1300) by the National Centre of Meteorology.
UAE appoints new Permanent Representative to UN
Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, the UAE's newly-appointed Permanent Representative to the United Nations, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
All GEMS schools to extend distance learning
Heavy rainfall has forced some private schools to extend distance learning for a further day.
Stay at home advisory issued as heavy rain hits UAE
The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) urged residents to stay at home and follow all safety guidelines as heavy rain left several parts of the UAE inundated.
Dubai airports cancels, diverts flights due to heavy rain
Heavy rain affected operations at Dubai International (DXB) on Tuesday morning, leading to the cancellation of nine outbound and eight inbound flights and the diversion of three flights to nearby airports.
Latest With Hit
Meet Harnidh Kaur, one of the most youngest followed on social media
