UAE weekend weather
s another summer weekend rolls in, the weather will continue to scorch its way with highs of 49 degrees Celsius, coupled with humidity levels that will reach highs of 85 per cent. Respite may come...
UAE weather: A milder weekend but dust and haze persist
Residents can expect a slightly cooler weekend compared to last week but haze persists. Dusty conditions will continue from Thursday through Saturday across most of the country leading forecasters...
Environment Agency Abu Dhabi studies genetic threats to gazelle
The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi is assessing genetic threats to sand gazelle and other animals. The agency said the project is the first of its kind and involved the assessment of samples from...
UAE weather: Dust clouds cause low visibility
Dust clouds are forecast across much of the country today with forecasters warning against low visibility. The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology has urged motorists travelling along...
Rain, hail hit parts of UAE
Residents reported heavy rain, accompanied by hail, in parts of Sharjah and Al Ain on Monday afternoon as the rest of the country sizzled in the summer heat. Al Maliha in central Sharjah and Masaken...
UAE’s “Bu Tinah” Turtle Haven makes it to UN’s top 10 list
According to a report by Oceana, sea turtles, even at diminished population levels, play an important role in ocean ecosystems. When green sea turtles graze, they increase the productivity and...
Bad weather and upset stomach force Solar Impulse team to delay final flight to Abu Dhabi
Solar Impulse’s final flight back to Abu Dhabi is on hold while the crew wait for a break in the weather to allow the plane to fly over the Saudi desert. Ground teams at Cairo International Airport,...
UAE hospital’s 100% infection-free aim
A hospital in Ras Al Khaimah is on its way to become 100 per cent infection-free environment premises. With the vision to achieve this target RAK Hospital has chalked up a plan to get maximum...
