Summer has officially started as the UAE marks the longest day of the year with nearly 14 hours of daylight expected today.
Summer solstice, the annual astronomical phenomenon marks the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
Temperatures are set to reach a high of 40 degrees today, with an overnight low of 31.
Aamna Alzaabi, a forecaster from the National Centre of Meteorology, spoke to ARN News about Summer Solstice.
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Travellers landing at Dubai International Airport are receiving a special passport stamp featuring the Dubai Fitness Challenge 30x30 logo.
The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Philippines following the floods and heavy rains caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi that killed at least 66 people.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led the messages of condolences sent to the family of Dick Cheney, former Vice President of the United States, who died on Monday.
