Overview
- NCM kept a red alert in place for visibility of 1 km or less until at least 10:30am on Thursday.
- Abu Dhabi Police activated automated speed controls, lowering limits to 80 kph on major roads via electronic signs.
- Dubai Police, Sharjah Police and Dubai RTA urged careful driving, use of fog lights and indicators, and safe distances while advising against hazard lights in motion.
- Visibility fell to around 300 meters in some spots, with the Burj Al Arab barely visible and traffic moving slowly along Jumeirah Road.
- Commuters reported crawling speeds, with some drivers reducing to about 30 kph in areas such as Al Qusais, Al Muhaisnah and along Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road.