No casualties or injuries have been reported after a fire broke out in a residential building on Dubai's Al Rigga road.
According to a statement by the Dubai Civil Defence, the incident took place on the 14th floor of Falcon Tower.
Authorities arrived at the scene at 9:07 am and successfully evacuated all residents to safety.
Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control by 9:40 am, after teams were dispatched from Port Said, Al Ras and Al Karama stations.
UAE leaders mark World Teachers' Day with special message for educators
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages commending the role of educators in "shaping future generations" on the occasion of World Teachers' Day.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan reviews defence development, readiness plans
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has chaired the third Defence Council meeting of 2026.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrives in Aqaba on working visit
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Jordan on a working visit to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Aqaba–Al-Shidiyeh–Maan Railway Project.
UAE foils 14 bids to smuggle 300kg of narcotics in under 2 months
Authorities in the UAE have foiled 14 attempts to smuggle 300 kg of narcotics through the country's airports in less than two months.
Sheikh Abdullah underscores pivotal role teachers play in shaping nation's future
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, has highlighted the "enduring role" that teachers play in the "UAE's journey".
Dubai seizes 408 e-scooters, e-bikes and cycles in Gold Souq area
As many as 300 e-scooters, 50 e-bikes and 58 cycles were confiscated in Dubai's Gold Souq area as part of a crackdown on reckless riders.
UAE Floating Hospital treats more patients from Gaza
The UAE floating hospital in Egypt's Al Arish has admitted 12 new patients from Gaza for medical treatment, as part of ongoing humanitarian efforts to support Palestinians.
UAE President, Italy PM discuss regional developments
United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke with Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni about regional developments during a phone call.
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