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Amit Batra plans to add more sandbags to prevent rainwater from entering his villa in Dubai's Tilal Al Ghaf. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE residents hunker down against rain with sandbags and plastic sheets

Owners and tenants waterproof terraces and roofs in readiness for storm

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UAE army contractor martyred in Iranian attack on Bahrain

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Day two downpour in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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President Sheikh Mohamed discusses Iranian missile attacks with world leaders

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Taleem has told parents it is preparing for a possible return to in-person learning. UAE Presidential Court

UAE school group plans to resume classroom teaching next week

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Abu Dhabi and Dubai hit by heavy rain and thunder as drivers face disruption

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    My Dubai RentFamily say Dh430,000 four-bedroom villa is 'really good deal'

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UAE weather: Heavy rain, strong winds and dusty conditions for week ahead

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