A man pours water over a worker's head amidst soaring temperatures in Dubai on July 24, 2023. (Photo by Karim SAHIB / AFP)

As the UAE swelters, what is causing record high temperatures?

Sweltering heat recorded in Sweihan recently at 51.6°C smashed UAE records for the highest temperature in May

UAE

Iraq's water reserves at lowest for 80 years

MENA

Solving the mystery of the UAE's largest bird of prey

Environment

Driest UK spring in more than a century: Is climate change to blame?

UK

Early drought and wildfire warnings for Northern Europe

UK

Early Asians made prehistoric migration to South America

Asia

Chimpanzees use medicinal leaves to heal wounds, study shows

News
Manhat founder Saeed Alhassan wants to harness his inventions to build floating farms, using the fresh water collected from the devices to irrigate and grow crops right at the source.

UAE water tech start-up wins praise at Expo 2025 in Osaka

Manhat is among 25 start-ups to be selected for 'Best Practices Award'

Future

More than a billion litres of water evaporate from UAE swimming pools every year

Environment

We are seeing dust storms earlier than usual, say UAE experts

Environment

April was hottest on record in UAE

Climate

Why air pollution is now falling across the Middle East

UAE

Saharan storms ‘threaten Europe’s solar power future’

Environment

UAE hosts World Bank meeting to curb global gas flaring by 2030

Energy
Dubai pictured during a sandstorm. Poor air quality is linked to weather events, heavy industry and the number of vehicles on the roads. EPA

Why air pollution is now falling across the Middle East

Tougher emissions standards for vehicles credited but still much room for improvement

UAE

Saharan storms ‘threaten Europe’s solar power future’

Environment

UAE hosts World Bank meeting to curb global gas flaring by 2030

Energy

Weekend EssayThe Arctic and the Gulf have more in common than you think

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