Dubai traffic alert today: Major road closures announced for UAE Tour Women 2026 | World News

[ad_1] Dubai’s dynamic Ladies’ Tour de Dubai cycling race brings thrills and temporary road closures / Image: file Dubai is set to host the second stage of the UAE Tour Women 2026 this Friday, February 6, bringing world-class professional cycling to the heart of the city. The race kicks off at 12:50 PM from the […]

Makkah hailstorm alert: Heavy rain and strong winds forecast across Saudi Arabia | World News

[ad_1] Hailstorm Warning Issued for Mecca as Thunderstorms Intensify / Image: file The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has issued an urgent weather alert for the Makkah region, forecasting a significant shift from the typical dry heat to intense winter storms. As of February 4, 2026, meteorologists are tracking a weather system capable of producing […]

Bahrain successfully completes nationwide emergency alert system test | World News

[ad_1] Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior successfully completed a nationwide Emergency Alert System test on Saturday Bahrain successfully carried out a nationwide test of its Emergency Alert System on Saturday night, with mobile phones and smart devices across the country receiving alerts as part of a planned trial to strengthen public safety preparedness.The test was conducted […]

Nipah Virus Alert: Is the UAE at risk following the India outbreak? | World News

[ad_1] Can Nipah reach the UAE? India outbreak explained in simple terms / AI Generated Image A shadow of concern has fallen over international travel routes as India battles a fresh outbreak of the Nipah virus (NiV) in the southern state of Kerala. Health authorities have confirmed multiple cases and, tragically, a small number of […]

Qatar weather alert: Strong winds and dust clouds to hit tomorrow | World News

[ad_1] Strong winds will sweep Qatar on Sunday and Monday, bringing dust, low visibility, cooler temperatures/Representative Image Qatar is set to experience unsettled weather at the start of the week, as strong northwesterly winds sweep across the country, raising dust levels, reducing visibility, and bringing a sharper drop in temperatures, the Qatar Meteorological Department has […]

‘Once-in-a lifetime’ snowstorm alert issued for Texas, residents asked to prepare as if a hurricane is coming

[ad_1] A ‘once-in- a lifetime’ snowstorm alert has been issued in Texas, triggering panic buying by the residents as Governor Greg Abbott activated state emergency response resources. Forecasters said cold temperatures will begin in the Austin area overnight Friday, and the weekend might turn into catastrophic. Meteorologist Dylan Federico said it will be a rare […]

Kuwait to test emergency alert sirens across nation tomorrow | World News

[ad_1] Kuwait will test civil defence sirens nationwide at 10:00 am on January 19, monthly thereafter/Representative Image Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has announced that civil defence sirens will be tested across the country on Monday, January 19, at 10:00 am local time. Authorities reassured citizens and residents that the test is purely routine and there […]

UAE issues weather alert as dense fog causes traffic delays in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah | World News

[ad_1] Dense fog blankets UAE roads this morning, causing slow traffic / AI Image Commuters across the UAE woke up to a challenging start this Tuesday morning as a combination of thick blankets of fog and heavy traffic bottlenecks gripped the nation. While Abu Dhabi dealt with dangerously low visibility, drivers traveling between Sharjah and […]

Rising tensions in Iran: Kuwait urges its citizens to stay alert | World News

[ad_1] Kuwait urges its citizens in Iran to stay vigilant, avoid crowds, and contact emergency numbers/Image: MoFA Amid increasing safety concerns in Iran, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MoFA) has issued a strong advisory for its citizens in the country, urging them to stay alert, avoid public gatherings, and closely follow local guidelines to ensure […]

UAE weather alert: Heavy rain continues in Sharjah and Fujairah, more showers expected | World News

[ad_1] Cool, wet weather persists across UAE with heavy rain / AI Generated Image Residents in the Northern Emirates woke up to the rhythmic sound of heavy rain today as a significant weather system moved across the region. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported intense downpours specifically hitting areas like Khorfakkan, Masafi, and Al […]