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Rains are set to continue in the UAE on Wednesday, August 19, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) predicting the possibility of convective clouds forming over the eastern and southern parts of the country. Humidity levels will remain high, especially by night and Thursday morning over some coastal areas. There is a chance of mist forming during this time as well, potentially giving residents another morning of fog and reduced visibility. Temperatures will range between 32°C and 45°C in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Dubai, on the other hand, will reach a high of 44°C and see a low of 31°C. Light to moderate winds will blow from the southeast to the northwest. These may reach up to 40 km/hr and cause blowing dust.The sea will be slight in the.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from US President Donald Trump. During the call, the two leaders discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint efforts between the UAE and the United States, as well as ways to strengthen them in a manner that serves their mutual interests.They also reviewed developments in the Middle East and the efforts being made to address them and exchanged views on the situation.
Some parts of Dubaiwitnessed rainfall on Tuesday, August 18, offering residents a refreshing break from the intense summer heat. In a video shared by Storm Centre, rain was seen sweeping across Margham, an oil and gas field in Dubai. In the clip, the wind shiled of the car is obscured by their rain, as the rain cascades down the windows. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) earlier forecast rains for Tuesday, saying convective clouds associated with rainfall may form towards the eastern and southern parts of the country by afternoon.The showers came as the UAE recorded 50.4°C at 2pm in Bada Dafas, Al Dhafra region — the highest temperature recorded in the country on August 14 — and less than a degree below the year’s highest so far.With.
Dubai's marine transport network is set for a data-driven upgrade as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) rolls out an enhanced Seasonal Network initiative powered by artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. The move is designed to improve service flexibility and respond more efficiently to fluctuating passenger demand during peak seasons, public holidays and major events across the emirate.The summer operating plan, effective in July, is built on an integrated big-data repository tracking passenger numbers, revenue, and occupancy rates. Officials say the system sharpens forecasting accuracy and supports more responsive operational decisions as usage patterns shift throughout the year.
How the AI-led model works?
At the centre of the initiative is an AI-led model.
Doctors across the UAE say they are seeing more teenagers referred for weight problems, high blood sugar, fatty liver disease and hormonal issues linked to insulin resistance
“We are seeing a growing number of adolescents being assessed for insulin resistance and related metabolic conditions,” said Dr Abdul Jabbar, Consultant Internal Medicine-Endocrinology at Medcare Hospital Al Safa. He pointed to a 2020 study of UAE teenagers in schools, which found that 34.7 per cent were overweight or obese, and nearly 80 per cent were physically inactive.
Dr Amna Kiran Sarwar, Specialist Endocrinologist at International Modern Hospital Dubai, said global data back up the trend. “The American Diabetes Association reports that type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents has.
Returning from cooler weather to the UAE’s heat and humiditycan leave the body working harder to cool itself while disrupted sleep, hydration and routines can add to post-holiday fatigue, doctors say.A research published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) highlights that people who are away from a hot environment for a week or more can lose some heat-acclimatisation adaptations, meaning they may need to gradually readjust when they return. Similarly, for many UAE residents, returning from a cool-weather holiday comes with an unexpected problem: feeling exhausted just as normal life resumes. Medics highlight that the sudden switch to the UAE’s heat and humidity can put extra strain on the body as it readjusts.The transition.
UAE has become the first country in the world to approve an oral treatment for non-segmental vitiligo, giving eligible patients aged 12 and above a new treatment option.The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has approved a new therapeutic indication for RINVOQ (upadacitinib) to treat adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older with non-segmental vitiligo whose condition requires systemic therapy medicines that circulate throughout the body. Vitiligo is a skin condition in which areas of the skin lose their pigment, causing white patches to appear. It occurs when melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin, are destroyed. The exact cause is not fully understood, although an autoimmune response is considered one of the main factors. Vitiligo is not contagious.The.
