{
  "id": 10036769,
  "title": "UAE issues late-night fog alert: Drivers warned of poor visibility and safety fines",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/uae-issues-late-night-fog-alert-drivers-warned-of-poor-visibility-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T17:09:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi/uae-issues-late-night-fog-alert-drivers-warned-of-poor-visibility-and-safety-fines-1.500689087"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UAE's National Center of Meteorology issued a fog alert on Saturday evening (Sep 26), warning drivers of poor visibility and potential safety fines. The alert stated that fog formation with deteriorating horizontal visibility is possible, and may worsen at times. The fog is expected to impact roads between 11pm tonight and 10am tomorrow near coastal and internal areas and the sea.\n\nFor those planning to drive during this time, it is advised to reduce speed, use low-beam headlights, and maintain a larger distance from the vehicle ahead. A new road safety drive has been launched by Sharjah Police, with a warning of a Dh800 fine and four black points on one's driving record for endangering lives while taking pictures while driving. Additionally, fines of up to Dh3,000 have been issued for speeding violations, leaving children unattended in a car, and failing to provide a movement permit during a nightly sterilization drive in Abu Dhabi.",
  "summary": "The UAE’s National Center of Meteorology (NCM) put out a fog alert this evening (Sep 26) Saturday, so if you are planning time on the roads, be careful. It tweeted: “There’s a chance of fog formation with a deterioration in horizontal visibility, which may get worse sometimes.” The fog is expected to affect roads from 11pm tonight to 10am tomorrow near some coastal and internal areas and the sea.…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}