The world’s tallest tower lit up in the colours of the Indian flag on Sunday evening, expressing the UAE's solidarity with India.
"Sending hope, prayers, and support to India and all its people during this challenging time,” the Burj Khalifa's official Twitter account said.
The iconic tower also displayed the hashtag #StayStrongIndia.
India is in the grip of a rampaging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the number of cases surging by 349,691 in the past 24 hours.
Dubai confirms air interceptions in Marina, Al Sufouh
Dubai authorities have announced early on Sunday that the sounds heard in the Marina and Al Sufouh areas are results of successful air interceptions from the UAE's defence systems.
UAE arrests another 25 for posting misleading content online
Attorney General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has ordered the arrest of 25 more individuals of various nationalities for publishing misleading content online that harms national defence measures and glorifies acts of military aggression against the UAE.
One injured as authorities contain fire at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone
Authorities have confirmed that specialised teams continue to control a fire that broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) on Saturday due to fallen debris, with one injury recorded.
Sharjah contains fire at commercial facility in Al Sajaa Industrial Area
Sharjah defence teams have contained an accidental fire on Saturday that broke out at a commercial facility containing petroleum tanks in Al Sajaa Industrial Area due to a leak in one of the tanks.
