The UAE is set for another hot and sunny day on Thursday, with temperatures reaching 45°C in some areas.
Mercury will hit 41°C in Abu Dhabi city and 40°C in Dubai. The NCM said winds could kick up dust clouds.
Conditions in the Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman, however, will be calm.
The rest of the week will remain sunny and warm.
Temperatures will drop to the high 30s over the weekend.
They will fall to the mid-30s on Monday, before rising again mid-week.
On Tuesday, the mercury reached 45.7°C in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafrah region, which borders Saudi Arabia.
Temperatures in April have exceeded 40°C, well above the monthly average of around 28°C, according to figures from the National Centre of Meteorology.
The heatwave follows a period of cooler weather and foggy mornings, leading to weather warnings and speed reductions on the country's roads.
Tips for used car buyers
- Choose cars with GCC specifications
- Get a service history for cars less than five years old
- Don’t go cheap on the inspection
- Check for oil leaks
- Do a Google search on the standard problems for your car model
- Do your due diligence. Get a transfer of ownership done at an official RTA centre
- Check the vehicle’s condition. You don’t want to buy a car that’s a good deal but ends up costing you Dh10,000 in repairs every month
- Validate warranty and service contracts with the relevant agency and and make sure they are valid when ownership is transferred
- If you are planning to sell the car soon, buy one with a good resale value. The two most popular cars in the UAE are black or white in colour and other colours are harder to sell
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