Intermittent cloud will interrupt an otherwise fair day in the UAE on Saturday.
It is likely to be found mainly to the east and north, in what will be "a rather hot day", according to the National Centre for Meteorology.
In Abu Dhabi, temperatures will climb from 24°C to 41°C, while humidity could reach 80 per cent.
In Dubai, temperatures will range from 24°C to 40°C, with humidity also forecast to reach 80 per cent.
Some of the heat will be offset by light to moderate winds, which will freshen at times to the east.
The sea will be slight in both the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea.
Name: Peter Dicce
Title: Assistant dean of students and director of athletics
Favourite sport: soccer
Favourite team: Bayern Munich
Favourite player: Franz Beckenbauer
Favourite activity in Abu Dhabi: scuba diving in the Northern Emirates
Timeline
2012-2015
The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East
May 2017
The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts
September 2021
Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act
October 2021
Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence
December 2024
Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group
May 2025
The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan
July 2025
The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan
August 2025
Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision
October 2025
Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange
November 2025
180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE
