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Al Etihad
an hour ago
- Climate
- Al Etihad
NCM issues weather update for July 25-28
24 July 2025 17:49 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a weather advisory regarding conditions across the country from Friday, July 25, to Monday, July 28, NCM forecasts that during this period, the region will be influenced by the movement of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) from the south. Additionally, low-pressure systems moving from the south, combined with moist air from the Arabian Sea and the Sea of Oman, will lead to changes in the weather. With rising daytime temperatures and the presence of mountains in the east, we can expect local cloud formation in the eastern and southern areas. Expected Weather: There is a possibility of cloud formation that may bring rain of varying intensities, possibly accompanied by small hail, along with occasional lightning and thunder in some eastern and southern regions. These conditions may extend to other areas as well. Winds:Winds are expected to blow from the southeast to northeast at a moderate speed, becoming strong at times with the clouds. This may result in dust and sand being blown, reducing visibility. Sea Conditions:The Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman are expected to experience slightly rough conditions.
Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
UAE weather tomorrow: Rainfall likely in some areas; conditions to get humid by night
Following a period of unstable summer weather in recent days, residents can expect rainfall in some parts of the country on Thursday, July 24, according to the forecast by the met department. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said in its bulletin that the weather will be fair to partly cloudy, with a probability of some convective cloud formation eastward, which may be associated with rainfall. Conditions are likely to get humid by night and Friday morning over some coastal and internal areas, with a probability mist formation westward. There will be light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds, freshening at times during daytime, causing blowing dust, with a speed of 10kmph and 25kmph, reaching 40kmph. The sea conditions will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. Temperatures are expected to reach 48°C in Sweihan. Temperatures in Abu Dhabi will witness a high of 43°C and a low of 31°C, while Dubai will see a high of 42°C and a low of 32°C. Sharjah will witness a high of 42°C and a low of 33°C. On July 23, a meteorologist with NCM said that the UAE is expected to experience a drop in temperatures over the next few days, with a decrease of four to five degrees before rising again. According to the veteran meteorologist, the recent weather activity is linked to a combination of atmospheric systems, including a low-pressure system moving in from the East, moisture-laden air from the Arabian Sea, and the northward shift of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
UAE: After heavy rains, dust storms, haze, will there be relief from the summer heat?
The UAE is expected to experience a drop in temperatures over the next few days, with a decrease of four to five degrees before rising again. Unstable summer weather conditions gripped parts of the country in recent days, with residents in Abu Dhabi and Dubai experiencing heavy dust storms, haze, sporadic rainfall, and a noticeable drop in temperatures. Recent dust storms, driven by strong downdrafts associated with convective clouds, led to poor visibility in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Sunday and Monday. 'Tomorrow (Wednesday, July 23), the temperature will decrease by about 4-5 degrees due to northwesterly winds, particularly in Abu Dhabi,' said Dr Ahmed Habib, meteorologist at the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). 'In general, all coastal areas will see a drop in temperatures but the most significant decrease will be in the western region, and then other parts of the country including Dubai.' Moderate to heavy rainfall was reported in Dubai's Margham area, Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafrah region, and several parts of Al Ain, including Umm Ghaffa, Al Faqa, Um Al Zumoul, and Khatm Al Shiklah. Authorities issued orange and yellow alerts in select areas, cautioning residents about potential hazardous weather and urging vigilance during outdoor activities. Experts say these patterns are expected to continue intermittently over the next few days — with a more active system forecast around July 25-26. 'This is a normal phenomenon happening around this time of the year,' said Dr Ahmed Habib, meteorologist at the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). 'It typically occurs from mid-July to mid-August, with alternating days of active weather and light or no rainfall.' What's causing the shift? According to the veteran meteorologist, the recent weather activity is linked to a combination of atmospheric systems, including a low-pressure system moving in from the East, moisture-laden air from the Arabian Sea, and the northward shift of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). Notably, the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is a belt of low pressure near the equator where trade winds from both hemispheres meet. This causes warm air to rise, cool, and form clouds and thunderstorms. The ITCZ appears as a band of showers circling the globe, sometimes continuous, sometimes in segments. It shifts with the seasons, moving north in July and August and south in January and February, shaping weather patterns across the tropics. 'A few days ago, we were under the effect of an extension of low pressure coming from the East, associated with a humid air mass, and upper air low pressure,' he explained. This system, first affecting Oman, impacted the UAE's eastern border before extending inland towards areas like Suweihan, and deeper into Abu Dhabi and Dubai. However, conditions have begun shifting south due to the arrival of northwesterly winds and the influence of a high-pressure system from the North. 'Tomorrow (Wednesday, July 23), the chance of rain will be very weak or none,' said Habib. 'But similar conditions will start again on July 24, and become more active on July 25 and 26.' Where will it rain next? Convective cloud formation — responsible for intense rainfall and occasional hail — is expected to return to parts of the UAE later this week. 'There will be formation of some convective clouds in internal areas and south of Dhafra,' Habib said. 'This may be associated with rain of different intensity and even hail. It depends on the amount of humidity and moisture in the upper atmosphere.' Over the next few days, rainfall is likely in the outskirts of Dubai — particularly in Marmoom and parts of Expo City — as well as Liwa, south of Liwa, and remote areas of Al Dhafra in Abu Dhabi. What's next? While the mid-week is expected to remain relatively quiet, weather-wise, activity will likely pick up by the weekend. 'On July 25-26, we expect a more active phase,' said Habib. 'There will be a southerly wind shift, more humidity, and a rise in temperature — possibly reaching up to 49°C. Dusty and sandy conditions are likely to return.'
Malaysia Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Malaysia Sun
Analysts foresee policy shifts to fuel EV market competition in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Analysts have foreseen intensified competition for electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia amid policy changes in the country. Research house BIMB said in a note on Monday that Malaysia's EV market is approaching a key policy turning point, with the government expected to end completely built-up (CBU) import tax exemptions and the Approved Permit (AP) regime by year-end. "This decision will likely shape the direction of the market -- either accelerating liberalization and inviting more aggressive price competition or maintaining a controlled environment that protects local players," said the research house. BIMB noted that the policy outcome will not only affect the pace of EV adoption and pricing dynamics, but also influence the competitiveness of local original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), ongoing completely knocked down (CKD) investment strategies, and the overall outlook for the automotive sector. Hong Leong Investment Bank also highlighted in its note on Tuesday that it expects continued stiff competition for the 100,000 ringgit (23,624 U.S. dollars) to 200,000 ringgit price segment in Malaysia due to normalizing of consumer demand and aggressive new launches and sales campaigns. However, it foresees the EV segment in Malaysia continuing to gain momentum with a 4.6 percent market share in the first half. It also noted that the new customized incentive mechanism (NCM) is expected to materialize by the fourth quarter of 2025, in place of the current industrial linkage program (ILP). The NCM is being structured to encourage OEMs to expand localization activities at the local vendor level and thereby increase the ability of local suppliers to produce higher-value components. Further incentives are also being considered for EVs, in order to promote the development of this new technology in the local automotive ecosystem. Meanwhile, Kenanga Research in a note on Tuesday expects more favorable incentives from the Malaysian government, which has set a national target for EVs and hybrid vehicles of 20 percent of total industry volume (TIV) by 2030 and 38 percent by 2040. Kenanga opined that Malaysia's new vehicle sales will be supported by new battery EVs (BEVs) that enjoy sales and service tax (SST) exemptions and other EV facilities incentives up until 2025 for CBUs and 2027 for CKDs. While the exemption of import and excise duties for CBU EVs has partly driven EV adoption, RHB Investment Bank opined that it is unlikely to get extended beyond end-2025, as it thinks the government's focus will now be on attracting OEMs to manufacture and assemble their EVs locally, as CKD EVs will continue to enjoy a tax holiday until end-2027. According to the research house, an extension of the tax holiday for CBU EVs would be counter-productive for incentivizing OEMs to establish local production facilities. "While we expect EV numbers to continue picking up in the coming months, growth in market share is likely to remain moderate due to structural headwinds -- high pricing and limited availability of charging infrastructure. As such, EVs are unlikely to influence overall TIV in the near term," it said in its note on Tuesday.
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
UAE weather tomorrow: Slight decrease in temperatures; fog, mist likely
UAE residents can look forward to a slight decrease in temperatures on Wednesday (July 23), according to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department noted that Abu Dhabi's temperature will see a high of 41°C, a slight decrease compared to Tuesday's 45°C. Meanwhile, Dubai will see a high of 39°C compared to Tuesday's 43°C. The weather department noted that it will be humid by night and Thursday morning over some coastal areas with a probability of fog or mist formation. Winds will shift from southeasterly to northwesterly, remaining light to moderate at speeds of 10–25kmph, but could reach up to 40kmph, stirring blowing dust in some areas. Gusts will get freshening at times. The sea will be slight to moderate at times in the Arabian Gulf and slight in Oman Sea.
