Drivers warned as thick fog rolls into Dubai and Abu Dhabi


Nick Webster
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Thick fog enveloped the coastal areas of the UAE on Tuesday morning to create treacherous driving conditions during the early morning rush hour.

Weather warnings issued by the National Centre of Meteorology reminded motorists to be vigilant on the roads, particularly in Dubai where visibility was reduced to less than 50 metres in some places.

Low visibility was cited as a major factor in a 21-car pile up on the Dubai Bypass in Sharjah towards Umm Al Quwain on Monday, when two people were injured.

The mist is expected to clear through the day, with temperatures climbing to 41°C in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

It will be mainly clear skies for much of the country, although cloud formation is more likely inland and on the east coast.

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Most memorable achievement: Leading my first city-wide charity campaign in Toronto holds a special place in my heart. It was for Amnesty International’s Stop Violence Against Women program and showed me the power of how communities can come together in the smallest ways to have such wide impact.

Favourite film: Childhood favourite would be Disney’s Jungle Book and classic favourite Gone With The Wind.

Favourite book: To Kill A Mockingbird for a timeless story on justice and courage and Harry Potters for my love of all things magical.

Favourite quote: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill

Favourite food: Dim sum

Favourite place to travel to: Anywhere with natural beauty, wildlife and awe-inspiring sunsets.

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Watford 0-3 Liverpool
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UAE National Schools: Al Safa School
International Invitational: Speranza 22
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