The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a rare red alert for dense fog on the morning of 28 September, warning that visibility could drop below 200 metres on key highways until 09:30. Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah recorded maximum temperatures of 40-43°C later in the day, creating a cocktail of heat and humidity that often forces ground-handling agents to slow ramp operations at airports. Authorities temporarily reduced speed limits on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and other arterial routes, while Ras Al Khaimah Police urged motorists to keep headlights on and maintain safe distances. Air-traffic managers reported only minor knock-ons at DXB and AUH, but business-travel consultants advise allowing extra journey time to the airport and monitoring possible go-around procedures when landing during early-morning bank periods. Companies operating site visits or crew changes in the Northern Emirates may need to adjust duty-of-care plans to include hydration breaks and extended transfer windows. With humidity expected to linger overnight, mobility teams should watch for a repeat of fog conditions on 29 September and ensure that employee briefings cover potential road closures or flight-schedule tweaks.
Source: Khaleej Times
