UAE-wide fog warning issued

Sunday, 10 October 2021 06:33

By ARN News Staff

A decrease in visibility is expected due to fog across the UAE until 9 am.

The warning was issued by The National Center of Meteorology.

#Alert #Fog_Alert #NCM pic.twitter.com/roF9AycEVv
— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) October 10, 2021

Abu Dhabi Police took to Twitter to warn motorists of the deteriorating conditions and update the speed limits of key roads.

Electronic signboards will display the reduced speed limits where applicable.

#urgent | #AbuDhabiPolice call on motorists to exercise caution due to reduced visibility during the fog. They are urged to follow changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards.
Drive Safely
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) October 9, 2021

The Abu Dhabi-Sweihan road, parts of the Abu Dhabi – Al Ain road, the Maktoum bin Rashid road, and parts of the Mohamed bin Rashid road have reduced speed limits of 80 km/h.

More from Local News

Lebanon's Aoun expresses solidarity during call with H.H. Sheikh Mohamed

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has strongly condemned Iranian attacks on UAE during a call with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Driver arrested for dangerous stunts in Sharjah's residential area

A reckless driver in Sharjah has been arrested and handed a total of 35 black points for multiple traffic violations for his dangerous stunts in a residential neighbourhood.
UAE and Turkey Presidents discuss boosting economic ties

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have discussed ways to strengthen ties within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
UAE to confirm in-person or remote learning on May 10

Authorities in the UAE said the approved learning model for the upcoming period, whether in-person or remote, will be announced on the evening of Sunday, May 10, after assessing the situation in coordination with relevant authorities.
Saudi Arabia joins 5 nations in condemning Iranian attacks on UAE

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain have expressed solidarity with the UAE and strongly condemned the Iranian attacks that left three injured.
Humaid Air Bridge delivers more than 600 tonnes of aid to Gaza

The 'Humaid Air Bridge', launched under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has concluded after delivering more than 600 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
UAE and Turkey discuss expanding strategic cooperation

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during his working visit to Turkey.
UAE air defences intercept 2 ballistic missiles, 3 drones on Friday

The UAE's air defence systems engaged 2 ballistic missiles and three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Friday, May 8.
Archer’s 'Midnight' air taxi moves closer to UAE launch

The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has advanced plans to bring Archer Aviation’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Midnight, into service.
UAE President holds talks with Austrian Chancellor in Abu Dhabi

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has looked at strengthening ties in key sectors like AI and renewable energy with Austria during talks with Chancellor Christian Stocker in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi to ban delivery riders on some key roads

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have banned delivery riders from accessing roads with speed limits of 120kph or higher, and on a stretch of Sheikh Zayed Street from May 15.
UAE air defences respond to incoming missile, drone threats

UAE’s air defence forces have announced that they are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.
48-year-old undergoes first complex heart procedure in UAE

A 48-year-old woman, who suffered from frequent fainting episodes, has regained a better quality of life after undergoing the UAE's first cardiac neuroablation procedure in Abu Dhabi.
UAE joins five nations to urge adoption of UN resolution on maritime security

The UAE has joined the US, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar in urging the United Nations to adopt a draft resolution to halt the mining of the Strait of Hormuz alongside ongoing Iranian attacks.
UAE sets up committee to document Iranian aggression, crimes

The UAE has announced the formation of a national committee to document Iranian acts of aggression and the resulting human, material and economic damages affecting the country, its citizens, residents and visitors.
Sheikh Abdullah praises progress of UAE National Defence College

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a delegation from the United Arab Emirates' National Defence College.
UAE and Egyptian Presidents discuss regional security, bilateral ties

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who is on a fraternal visit to the UAE.
MoHRE urges firms to meet Emiratisation compliance deadline

The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has confirmed that June 30, 2026, is the deadline for private sector companies with 50 or more employees to meet their Emiratisation targets for the first half of the year.
UAE, France reaffirm strategic partnership at Abu Dhabi dialogue

The UAE and France have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their partnership during the 18th Strategic Dialogue, held in Abu Dhabi.
UAE President highlights 'Make It In The Emirates' as part of future vision

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has shared a message highlighting the impact of the "Make it in the Emirates" exhibition in building a "more resilient and sustainable national industrial model" for the UAE.

News

Lebanon's Aoun expresses solidarity during call with H.H. Sheikh Mohamed
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has strongly condemned Iranian attacks on UAE during a call with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Driver arrested for dangerous stunts in Sharjah's residential area
A reckless driver in Sharjah has been arrested and handed a total of 35 black points for multiple traffic violations for his dangerous stunts in a residential neighbourhood.
UAE and Turkey Presidents discuss boosting economic ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have discussed ways to strengthen ties within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

UAE-wide fog warning issued

More from Local News

News

Our Shows

Quick Links

Listen on the Go

UAE-wide fog warning issued

Share

More from Local News

News

Our Shows

Quick Links

Listen on the Go