The weather in the UAE on Tuesday, November 3, will be fair to partly cloudy in general, as per the forecast shared by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
Humidity levels are expected to rise overnight and on Wednesday morning in some coastal and inland areas, with a chance of fog or mist formation.
Temperatures nationwide will range between 19°C and 39°C, with a low of 26°C in Abu Dhabi and 27°C in Dubai. In Ras Al Khaimah, the mercury is expected to dip to 23°C.
Expect light to moderate southeasterly winds that will become northwesterly and may turn freshening at times, with a speed of 10 – 20km/hr, reaching 35 km/hr.
The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea.
With the October half-term break behind them, parents across the UAE may already be looking ahead to the next school holiday. But UAE Flag Day, which falls on Tuesday, November 3 this year, will not mean another day off for pupils.
The annual national occasion will see schools, workplaces and families across the Emirates raise the UAE flag, with ceremonies traditionally held at 11am.
Here is what parents need to know about school activities and holiday arrangements.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has called on citizens and residents across the country to participate in this year's observance.
In a message shared on October 27, Sheikh Mohammed invited ministries, government institutions, schools,.
The UAE has set 15 as the minimum age for applying for an electric scooter permit under new federal traffic regulations that take effect on January 1, 2027
The permits will be valid for three years, according to Cabinet Resolution No. 174 of 2026, which sets out the executive regulations for the UAE's federal traffic law
The regulations establish a framework for the use of personal mobility devices, including electric scooters, electric bicycles and mopeds, covering everything from permits and registration to mandatory safety equipment and where they can be used.
Under the new provisions, the permit requirements apply to all three categories of devices. Users must obtain a permit from the relevant licensing authority before operating them
The regulations also require personal.
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.
Diabetes and weight-loss medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy could have economic benefits beyond improving patients' health, according to a new study by NYU Abu Dhabi, which found that the treatments were linked to increased employment and longer working hours
Using population-wide data from Denmark, researchers found that people receiving treatment for Type 2 diabetes were more likely to be employed, while those using weight-management medication worked longer hours if they were already employed.
The study examined semaglutide, a medication sold under the brand names Ozempic, which is used to treat Type 2 diabetes, and Wegovy, which is prescribed for weight management.
Both medications belong to a class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, which mimic a natural.
Dubai Health Authority has recalled some batches of Babies’ Magic Tea – Baby Sleep Gripe Water, it said in a circular this week.
According to DHA's Circular number 45/2026, the authority is issuing a recall due to undeclared alcohol and the lack of valid marketing authorisation.
This comes after the Emirates Drug Establishment issued the circular informing clinics and health practitioners of the move.
In a post on social media, the Emirates Drug Establishment said, "We urge parents to stop using the product and refrain from purchasing it, and to check the affected batch number 25122bw, to protect the health and safety of infants."
Earlier this month, the UAE issued a recall of a batch of face masks due to quality concerns. Authorities across.
UAE families have started booking flu vaccines ahead of the season, with September bookings for at-home vaccinations exceeding the total recorded in the same month last year, according to Justlife
The company said bookings between October and December 2025 were about 2.7 times higher than during the same period in 2024. Almost half of the at-home flu vaccinations it recorded last season had been given by the end of October. By the end of December, nearly nine in 10 had been administered.
Dr Jenna Burton, medical director at Justlife, said the return to school was a timely reminder for families to consider flu vaccination.
“With children returning to school, this is an important time for families to think ahead about flu vaccination. Flu can often be mistaken for a common.
