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Khaleej Times
8 hours ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
UAE weather tomorrow: Dusty conditions, strong winds expected
UAE residents will wake up to a fair to partly cloudy day on Sunday, JUne 1, which could get dusty at times, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The wind is also likely to gradually strengthen during the day, reaching up to 40kmph, leading to low visibility. "Light to moderate Northwesterly winds, freshening at times, will cause blowing dust and sand, and reducing the horizontal visibility at times over some exposed areas," the NCM forecast said. It added that wind speed will vary from 15kmph–30kmph to 40 kmph. Further, the weather will get humid by night and Monday morning over some coastal and internal areas with a chance of fog or mist formation. The sea conditions are expected to be moderate, with occasionally becoming rough westward in the Arabian Gulf and slight in Oman Sea.
Emirates 24/7
3 days ago
- Climate
- Emirates 24/7
5.7 magnitude quake strikes southern Iran with no impact on UAE
The National Seismic Network stations of the National Centre of Meteorology recorded a 5.7-magnitude earthquake in southern Iran at 01:30 UAE local time today. The centre confirmed that the earthquake was not felt in the UAE and had no impact on the country. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Gulf Today
3 days ago
- Climate
- Gulf Today
UAE to experience rise in temperature in coming days, predicts NCM
Temperature is expected to rise on Thursday, while the weather will be clear in general and partly cloudy at times in the east but will be humid at night and on Friday morning in some coastal areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate northeasterly to northwesterly winds will blow, turning to active and dust-stirring at times during the day at 10 to 25 and up to 35 km/h, while the sea will have regular waves in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, the NCM said. The expected maximum temperature would range between 33 and 47 degrees Celsius and the minimum between 23 and 32 degrees Celsius, it added. Friday's weather is expected to be clear to partly cloudy but will be humid at night and on Saturday morning in some coastal areas. Light to moderate southeasterly to northwesterly winds will blow, turning to active at 10 to 25 and up to 40 km/h, while the sea will have regular to moderate waves but will become gradually rough on Saturday morning in the western Arabian Gulf compared to regular waves in the Sea of Oman. Saturday's weather is expected to be clear to partly cloudy and dusty at times with a drop of temperature. Light to moderate northwesterly winds will blow, turning to active and dust-stirring at times at 15 to 30 and up to 40 km/h, causing the horizontal visibility to be lower at times in open areas, while the sea will be rough in the Arabian Gulf and will have regular to moderate waves in the Sea of Oman. Sunday's weather will be clear to partly cloudy and dusty at times with a further drop in temperature but will be humid at night in some coastal and inland areas with a chance of fog or light fog. Light to moderate northwesterly winds will blow, turning to active and dust-stirring at times at 15 to 30 and up to 40 km/h, causing the horizontal visibility to be lower in some open areas, while the sea will be rough to one of moderate waves in the Arabian Gulf compared to regular waves in the Sea of Oman.
Al Etihad
3 days ago
- Science
- Al Etihad
UAEREP approves shortlist of research proposals in its sixth cycle
28 May 2025 15:32 ABU DHABI (WAM)The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP), managed by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), has announced the selection of 16 innovative pre-proposals from the 140 submissions received as part of the programme's sixth shortlist was finalised following a rigorous evaluation process conducted by the programme's International Technical Review Committee, comprising a diverse panel of experts and specialists who met virtually from May 20 to 21, 2025 to agree on the final were scored based on their alignment with the programme's core research areas, scientific excellence, potential impact, the expertise of proposers, and the extent of multidisciplinary invited proposals cover all five research thrust areas of the programme, namely, Optimised Seeding Materials, Novel Cloud Formation and/or Rain Enhancement Systems, Autonomous Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Limited-Area Climate Interventions, and Advanced Models, Software, and whose pre-proposals have been shortlisted are being invited to submit full proposals by August 28, 2025. The winners of the research grants will be announced in January 2026 following a second stage of merit-based part of its sixth cycle, UAEREP offers a grant of up $1.5 million (Dh5.511 million) for each winning project proposal. The grant will be distributed among up to three innovative research projects over three years, with a maximum annual amount of $550, Abdulla Al Mandous, President of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and the Director-General of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), said, "Through the National Centre of Meteorology, the UAE continues to lead global efforts in advancing rain enhancement research, in line with our leadership's vision to address water scarcity and promote climate resilience. "The shortlisting of pre-proposals for the UAEREP's sixth cycle reflects this ongoing commitment by supporting high-potential projects that demonstrate scientific excellence and innovation across the program's core research areas. By advancing pioneering research and fostering international collaboration, NCM is helping develop impactful solutions that reinforce the UAE's position as a global hub for rain enhancement science."Alya Al Mazrouei, Director of UAEREP, said, "The shortlisting of pre-proposals in this sixth cycle reflects UAEREP's strategic focus on identifying high-quality scientific research that aligns with the program's evolving research priorities. I extend my sincere appreciation to each member of our esteemed technical review committee for their dedication and expertise in ensuring a comprehensive and transparent evaluation of the pre-proposals. "Over the past month, the Committee's discussions emphasised the importance of scientific merit, technical feasibility, and operational scalability in identifying solutions that support international efforts to ensure water security. As we move into the next stage, I look forward to seeing these proposals evolve into impactful projects with real-world applications, further reinforcing the UAE's leadership in addressing water security challenges through scientific research."Earlier, NCM announced that the UAEREP's sixth cycle attracted 140 pre-proposals, marking a 47% increase compared to the Fifth Cycle. These submissions were received from 96 research teams and 44 individual researchers representing 48 countries across five were invited to submit innovative research proposals aligned with the program's five priority research areas, underpinning the program's 10-year roadmap, namely, Optimised Seeding Materials, Novel Cloud Formation and/or Rain Enhancement Systems, Autonomous UAS, Limited-Area Climate Interventions, and Advanced Models, Software, and who were not shortlisted will be provided with the panel's feedback and review scores as an incentive to submit for future sixth cycle drew proposals from several leading industry, academic and research institutions within the UAE and internationally, including the University of California (Irvine and Los Angeles), Columbia University, Princeton University, Victoria University, ETH Zurich, Stockholm University, Kyoto University, Tsinghua University, Politecnico di Milano, Khalifa University, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the American University of Sharjah, and GAL (Global Aerospace Logistics).Proposals were also submitted by prominent government entities, such as the National Centre for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), the Chinese Meteorological Administration's Weather Modification Centre, the South Korean National Institute of Meteorological Sciences, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).UAEREP's sixth cycle was officially launched at the 7th International Rain Enhancement Forum (IREF), held from January 28-30, 2025. This cycle builds upon the programme's renewed vision that aims to establish UAEREP as the global hub for research, development, demonstration, and deployment of rain enhancement technologies and operations that contribute to global water security.
Dubai Eye
3 days ago
- Climate
- Dubai Eye
Temperatures in UAE set to drop after days of record heat
Temperatures in the UAE will begin to drop over the next five days, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said, after the country marked a heat record for the month of May. According to NCM, the country recorded 51.6 degree Celsius in some parts over the weekend, marking the highest temperature for May in 22 years. Speaking to ARN News, Esra Al Naqpi, NCM weather forecaster, said it's usually in June and July that the country records highs of 50 degree Celsius, and not in May. She explained that the unusual rise in temperature is driven by "southerly winds" and a "warm air mass over the country". Al Naqbi said the temperatures will drop over the coming days, with no forecast for rain.
