A home fire in Abu Dhabi has caused the death of an infant.
The capital's Civil Defence Department says the eight-month-old boy suffocated to death when a blaze erupted in the home.
Three others were also injured in the incident, which happened at a villa in the emirate's Baniyas East area.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.
UAE issues rain alert on Wednesday
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a rain alert on Wednesday, warning the public of a drop in visibility due to strong winds.
Storms forecast to intensify across UAE by Thursday
The heavy rain and storms affecting the country since Sunday are forecast to continue on Wednesday, before reaching a peak on Thursday and overnight into Friday.
UAE air defences intercept 5 missiles, 17 drones on Tuesday
The United Arab Emirates air defences intercepted five ballistic missiles and 17 drones on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
UAE hosts Eid Al Fitr carnival for children in Gaza
An Eid Al Fitr carnival for children has been held in the Gaza Strip under the UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, as part of continuing efforts to bring joy to children in difficult circumstances.
1:00pm - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 7:00pm
