Overview
- The National Centre of Meteorology kept a red alert in place on Friday morning for areas with visibility of 1 km or less.
- Abu Dhabi reduced limits to 80kph on key roads, Dubai Police warned of treacherous conditions, and motorists were told to follow electronic signs.
- The Ministry of Education delayed Friday’s final exams by one hour to 10am for Grades 10–12 in schools following the ministry’s curriculum.
- Dubai Airports reported 19 inbound flights were diverted on Thursday due to low visibility and urged travelers to check directly with their airlines.
- Visibility fell to as low as 300–500 metres in dense patches, with radiation fog expected to lift later in the morning as has occurred through the week.