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Arabian Business
08-08-2025
- Climate
- Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi earthquake: 3.5 magnitude tremor recorded in Al Sila' with no reported damage
The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said a 3.5 magnitude tremor was recorded in Al Sila' in the Al Dhafra region on Wednesday, with no impact reported. The quake occurred inland at 10:17 UAE local time. Authorities confirmed that it was minor and caused no structural damage or injuries. A 3.5 Magnitude Earthquake is recorded in Al Sila'a at 00:03, 08/08/2025 "UAE time' According to the NCM 'National Seismic Network' — المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) August 7, 2025 The NCM regularly monitors seismic activity across the country as part of its national safety protocols. While the UAE is not located on a major seismic fault line, mild tremors are occasionally recorded. Last week, the NCM reported a 2.0 magnitude earthquake in Khor Fakkan at 08:05 local time, also without any recorded impact. That event was classified as minor and not felt by residents. A 2.0 Magnitude Earthquake is recorded in Khor Fakkan at 20:35, 05/08/2025 "UAE time' According to the NCM 'National Seismic Network' — المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) August 5, 2025 According to the centre, such low-intensity seismic events are common in the region and typically do not pose a risk to infrastructure or public safety.
Gulf Business
08-08-2025
- Climate
- Gulf Business
Mild 3.5-magnitude earthquake recorded in Abu Dhabi's Al Sila'a
Image: Getty Images A 3.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the UAE during the early hours of Friday, August 8, 2025, the According to the NCM, the quake struck at 12:00 a.m. UAE time in Al Sila'a, Abu Dhabi, at a depth of three kilometres. View this post on Instagram The tremor was mildly felt by some residents but caused no damage or impact, the centre confirmed.
The National
08-08-2025
- Climate
- The National
Earthquake of 3.5-magnitude recorded in Abu Dhabi's Al Sila
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Abu Dhabi's Al Sila in the early hours of Friday morning, in the second seismic event to hit the Emirates this week. The tremor in the small town − located about 350km of Abu Dhabi city in Al Dhafra region − was 'slightly felt' by residents, the National Centre of Meteorology said. The weather centre added that the incident, which was reported at 12.03am on Friday at a depth of 3km, had no significant impact. The Richter scale - used to measure the strength of earthquakes - describes quakes of between 3-0 to 3.9 as slight, which are often felt but rarely cause damage. It comes after a 2.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded on the UAE's east coast on Tuesday evening. The seismic event was detected in the Sharjah town of Khor Fakkan at 8.35pm. Residents in the area mildly felt it. Seismic activity is monitored by the NCM in the UAE to provide early warnings and to ensure safety. Earthquakes remain relatively rare in the country, but tremors related to quakes elsewhere in the region – particularly from Iran – are more common.
UAE Moments
02-08-2025
- Business
- UAE Moments
Sheikh Mohammed Rides Etihad Rail from Dubai to Fujairah
Sharing moments from his trip on X (formerly Twitter), Sheikh Mohammed called the national rail project a 'source of pride,' spotlighting its role in connecting 11 cities across the country, from Al Sila in the west to Fujairah in the east, with trains that can zoom up to 200 km/h. 'Proud of our national projects... proud of the Etihad Trains team led by Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed... and proud of a country that never stops working, but adds a new brick every day to its future infrastructure,' he wrote. 🎥 Want to see what the ride looks like? Check out the video shared by Dubai Media Office. محمد بن راشد : خلال رحلة من دبي للفجيرة بقطار الاتحاد للركاب .. القطار سيربط بين 11 مدينة ومنطقة في الدولة من السلع للفجيرة .. بسرعة 200 كم/ساعة . وسيسهم بنقل 36 مليون مسافر بحلول 2030 .. وسيبدأ تشغيله العام القادم باذن الله . فخور بمشاريعنا الوطنية .. وفخور بفريق عمل قطارات… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 2, 2025 The Etihad Rail passenger service is expected to officially launch in 2026 and aims to carry 36 million passengers every year by 2030. During the ride, Sheikh Mohammed got an inside look at the progress and engineering behind the project. 'Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail, noted: '(Sheikh Mohammed) has been integral to our journey, witnessing the evolution of our network through its various phases: from the announcement of the 'Projects of the 50' in 2021 to the inauguration of the complete national railway network and the commencement of freight train operations in 2023.' So, what cities will the Etihad Rail connect? Get ready for smoother, faster travel between: Abu Dhabi Dubai Sharjah Ras Al Khaimah Fujairah Al Ain Ruwais Al Mirfa Al Dhaid Ghuweifat (bordering Saudi Arabia) Sohar, Oman (via the Hafeet Rail extension) Where will the stations be? Confirmed stations include: Sakamkam, Fujairah University City, Sharjah Possible upcoming stops are being considered near: Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station, Dubai
