Residents in the UAE can expect fair weather conditions on Tuesday, June 9, according to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department noted temperatures in some parts of the country on Tuesday will reach up to 46ºC. In Abu Dhabi, temperatures are expected to range between 40ºC and 28ºC, while Dubai will see highs of around 39ºC and lows of 29ºC. Winds will be light to moderate, blowing from the southwest to northwest, and may freshen at times. These winds will cause blowing dust across the country. Wind speeds are expected to range between 10 and 25kmph, reaching up to 40kmph at times. The sea will be slight to moderate, becoming rough at times in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea.
Work under direct sunlight and in open areas will be banned across the UAE from 12.30pm to 3pm daily between June 15 and September 15, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced.
The Occupational Heat Stress Prevention Policy, commonly known as the midday break, returns for the 22nd consecutive year in 2026 as part of efforts to protect workers during the peak summer months.
Companies carrying out exempted work must provide shaded areas to protect workers from direct sunlight during breaks or while performing permitted activities. Employers are also required to provide cooling equipment such as fans, adequate drinking water, hydration supplements including salts and other approved products, comfort facilities and first-aid equipment at work.
Seven people were killed and nine others injured after a minibus crashed into a truck that had stopped in the middle of Emirates Road in Dubai, police said.
Dubai Police said preliminary investigations showed the truck had come to a sudden stop in the middle of the road due to a technical fault. The bus driver, who allegedly failed to pay attention and keep a safe distance, then rammed into the truck from behind.
“The accident resulted in seven fatalities and nine injuries, including five serious and four moderate injuries. All injured were transported to the hospital for treatment,” he said.
Traffic patrols secured the area, regulated vehicle flow, and assisted rescue teams in reaching the site, while specialist teams from the Traffic Accident Investigation.
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.
As schools break for summer and airports across the UAE prepare for one of the busiest travel periods of the year, healthcare professionals are warning residents against a common but often overlooked travel mistake — leaving vaccinations until the final stages of trip planning.
While flights, accommodation and visa applications often take priority, many travellers fail to check whether their destination requires specific vaccines or health precautions. Doctors say this oversight can lead to unnecessary stress, disrupted travel plans and increased exposure to preventable illnesses.
Dr Malaz Yabrodi, internal medicine specialist at Medcare Shaikh Saqr Al Qasimi Hospital Sharjah, said many people wrongly assume that routine vaccinations provide sufficient protection.
Residents in the UAE will be able to access the newly approved oral Wegovy treatment within days after the first shipment arrived in the country, according to Novo Nordisk. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Emil Kongshoj Larsen, executive vice-president for international operations at Novo Nordisk, said the rollout marks more than the arrival of a new medicine, reflecting a broader shift in how obesity is being treated around the world. Larsen said obesity is increasingly being recognised as a chronic disease that requires long-term management and support, with healthcare systems gradually moving beyond traditional advice on diet and exercise alone."Obesity is typically a chronic, progressive and relapsing disease," Larsen said, adding that many patients require medical intervention.
As thousands of UAE residents prepare to travel during the summer holidays, health experts are reminding travellers to follow official advisories, stay aware of health updates at their destinations and seek medical advice if they feel unwell during or after their trip.The advice comes as global health authorities continue monitoring outbreaks and health alerts in different parts of the world, including Ebola and hantavirus cases reported. However, UAE authorities have stressed that the country's public health situation remains stableand that preparedness and monitoring systems remain active.Recently, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) confirmed that the UAE's public health situation remains.
