A potentially strong El Niño event forecast for later this year is drawing close attention from meteorologists, with climate models suggesting it could intensify into one of the more powerful events in recent decades, raising questions about its possible impact on global weather patterns, including in the UAE. At the same time, climate outlooks for the region already point to a hotter-than-usual summer in 2026, with early indicators showing temperatures rising faster than seasonal averages across the UAE and wider Gulf. Meteorologists say this early heat buildup aligns with broader global climate signals, including the possible development of El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific, which can influence temperature and rainfall patterns worldwide. El.
The weather on Wednesday, June 17, is expected to be fair in general, with low clouds set to appear over eastern areas of the country. Conditions will get humid by night and Thursday morning over some coastal and internal areas, with a chance of fog or mist formation. The sea will be slight to moderate becoming rough at times westward in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea.Temperatures in the major cities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah are expected to rise to highs of 39ºC, 39ºC and 40ºC, while dipping to lows of 28ºC, 37ºC and 29ºC respectively.
US President Donald Trump hailed UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan as a "warrior", in a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France. Sheikh Mohamed "does what has to be done and he's known for it," Trump said.
The US President spoke of long-standing ties with the UAE who, Trump said, has invested $19.3 trillion, "which is a record". He added that the investment is being used to do "things that have never been done", and the relationship between UAE and US has been "outstanding".
Meanwhile, Sheikh Mohamed thanked the US President for his "support and commitment" to US friends and allies, with "special thanks" for support during the Iran war. "It means a lot to us," the UAE President said.
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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.
Private healthcare facilities in the UAE must now allocate half of their annual Emiratisation target to specialised healthcare roles, under a new amendment announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
Under the new requirement, healthcare facilities must ensure that jobs allocated to UAE citizens are split equally between specialised healthcare professions and other skilled roles within the facility.
More than 8,800 Emiratis were employed in the private healthcare sector by the end of 2025, with women accounting for 82 per cent of them, according to the ministry.
The decision, issued in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Prevention, follows a comprehensive evaluation of private-sector healthcare jobs.
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Could managing diabetes and other metabolic conditions help alter the course of Alzheimer's disease before memory loss even begins?Researchers in Dubai are set to launch a 500-person study to investigate whether improving metabolic health can influence levels of pTau217, a blood biomarker associated with Alzheimer's disease, among residents aged 55 and older who are at elevated metabolic risk. The initiative, led by Metabolic (formerly GluCare.Health) in collaboration with Roche, will recruit UAE residents with at least one metabolic condition, including diabetes, obesity, hypertension or dyslipidaemia. Participants with an existing diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, major neurodegenerative disorders, stroke or traumatic brain injury will be excluded.
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In collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi, have developed a tiny, injectable medical device that introduces a new approach to treating chronic pain and movement disorders by controlling nerve activity without the need for surgery, batteries, or wires, offering a simpler and less invasive way to treat neurological conditions.The device, about the size of a small seed, can be injected into the body using a standard needle and placed near a target nerve. Once in position, it delivers controlled electrical signals that influence how the nerve behaves. It is powered wirelessly from outside the body, allowing doctors or patients to adjust its activity in real time. The research, published in Science Advances, offers an alternative approach.
