Dubai

A private airline flying from Chennai to Dubai got a false bomb threat call on August 27. Following the anonymous call, security services conducted a comprehensive investigation to see whether any explosive materials were put in the Indigo aircraft. There were no such objects discovered aboard the airplane. The accommodation was provided for about 170 of the flight's passengers and crew members. An investigation is ongoing to find the caller… read-more

Mumbai City FC will go to Dubai for pre-season coaching camp in order to be in shape in peak condition for the next season in Indian Super League. From July 25 to August 12, the team will base in the port city of Jebel Ali, Dubai, for a 19-day training camp. During 2021-22 season, the franchise made history by being the first Indian team to win AFC Champions League game.  

An Air India Express aircraft from Calicut to Dubai was diverted to Muscat due to a problem on board on July 16. One of the vents was discovered emitting a burning odor. This is the second time in the past 24 hours that an aircraft from one of India's airlines had to change its route. An Indigo aircraft had made a precautionary stop in Karachi, Pakistan. 

Seven earthquakes hit Iran's southern Kish Island, jolting Dubai and other cities around the Persian Gulf on June 15. The U.S. Geological Survey stated six magnitudes 4 temblors struck and one magnitude 5.3 off the island. Although no damage or injuries were reported, authorities dispatched rescue crews to the town of Jenah in Hormozgan province. Iran is located on major seismic faults and averages one earthquake every day.

Shiv Sena MLA Ramesh Latke (52) died of a cardiac arrest in Dubai, while he was on a vacation. The Shiv Sena functionary on May 12, issued a statement that read, "Latke died late night on Wednesday in Dubai, where he had gone with his family on a vacation". The two-time MLA from Andheri East's mortal remains are likely to be brought back for final rites in Mumbai, Maharashtra.