UAE weather body expects clear weather on Friday

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects Friday's weather to be generally clear, with light to moderate winds, occasionally active and stirring up dust, blowing from northwest to southwest,...

Important advice

As summer approaches, recent studies warning that the season is becoming longer and more intense should concern us all. Rising temperatures are no longer just an inconvenience; they are...

Heatwave and hotspots increase across India

Heatwaves (HWs) in India have intensified significantly over the past two decades, with projections of further increase in frequency and duration, according to a recent study published in the...

Temperatures set to rise as UAE experiences generally stable weather conditions

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expected today’s weather (Thursday) to be clear to partly cloudy at times, with light to moderate northwesterly winds, occasionally active and stirring up...

Study finds summer getting longer, faster than expected

Summer weather is arriving earlier, lasting longer and packing more heat than it used to-and it's happening faster than scientists had previously measured. A new study by researchers at...

Are you sure?

Today Victoria, Australia, broke its temperature record with 48.9°C (120°F), and a moderately uncomfortable day. I see photos of snow in New York and so many other places. The...

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Etihad Airways to operate A380 to Narita, Tokyo in Summer 2026

Etihad Airways has announced it will fly its A380 to Narita, Tokyo for Summer 2026. The renowned double-decker will begin operating between Zayed Abu Dhabi International (AUH) and Narita...

Etihad Airways returns to Zanzibar with summer flights

Etihad Airways is bringing back a favourite with the relaunch of seasonal flights to Zanzibar, the Indian Ocean’s legendary spice island. From 14 June until 6 September 2026, Etihad...

Why COVID keeps roaring back every summer?

By many measures, the coronavirus is a thing of the past. Masks have been stored away. Social distancing is just a vague memory. Interest in vaccines is waning. COVID,...