People cross a flooded street in Sharjah on April 20, 2024. (Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/AFP)
The United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair homes on Wednesday after record rains last week caused widespread flooding and brought the oil-rich Gulf state to a standstill.
"We learned great lessons in dealing with severe rains," said Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum after a cabinet meeting, adding that ministers approved "two billion dirhams to deal with damage to the homes of citizens."
The United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair homes on Wednesday after record rains last week caused widespread flooding and brought the oil-rich Gulf state to a standstill.
"We learned great lessons in dealing with severe rains," said Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum after a cabinet meeting, adding that ministers...