{
  "id": 276359,
  "title": "High winds and rain to hit parts of UAE over the weekend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/high-winds-and-rain-to-hit-parts-of-uae-over-the-weekend",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T18:27:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/07/high-winds-and-rain-to-hit-parts-of-uae-over-the-weekend/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UAE is bracing for unsettled weather over the weekend, as the National Centre of Meteorology predicts rain and strong winds in various regions. A low-pressure system originating from the east will initially impact the southern and eastern parts of the country, followed by a westward movement by the system over the weekend. This will bring the potential for rain and gusty winds reaching up to 50kph. By Sunday, inland areas should anticipate some rain, with the wind persisting at its strength and likely stirring up dust, which could lead to reduced visibility. These conditions are projected to persist into Monday before the wind subsides and the skies clear on Tuesday. During this period, temperatures in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Al Ain are expected to hover around 47°C and 48°C, whereas Fujairah will be notably cooler at approximately 40°C. Additionally, the UAE has announced a public and private sector holiday to commemorate Prophet Mohammed's birthday. Real Madrid's 2026/27 salaries reveal that player Vinicius Junior will earn Dh19 million following his new contract signing. The UAE has also imposed fines and disconnected 9,400 numbers in a crackdown on cold-calling violations.",
  "summary": "The National Centre of Meteorology has issued a forecast for unsettled weather in parts of the UAE over the upcoming weekend. A low-pressure system from the east is expected to impact the southern and eastern regions first, with the potential for rain and winds reaching up to 50kph. As the system moves inland and westward over the weekend, inland areas may see some rain, with strong winds continuing to gust and potentially kicking up dust, which could reduce visibility. These conditions are anticipated to persist into Monday before gradually calming and clearing the skies by Tuesday. Temperatures are projected to remain high, ranging between 47°C and 48°C in major cities like Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Al Ain, while Fujairah will remain cooler at approximately 40°C during this period.",
  "key_points": [
    "Low-pressure system brings rain and winds to UAE this weekend",
    "Winds up to 50kph, dust may reduce visibility",
    "Holiday announced to commemorate Prophet Mohammed's birthday"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "High winds and rain to hit parts of UAE over the weekend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/high-winds-and-rain-to-hit-parts-of-uae-over-the-weekend-329177",
        "published": "2026-08-07T18:27:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}