Watch | Heavy rains lash UAE

Heavy rains have swept across the United Arab Emirates, causing the closure of Abu Dhabi international airport, stock market and some schools. Dubai International Airport, home to the long-haul carrier Emirates, also saw some flights delayed due to the weather. The state-owned The National newspaper of Abu Dhabi also said local schools had been closed, while others in Dubai planned to close early. The United Arab Emirates' National Center for Meteorology and Seismology had warned that heavy rains were possible today.