Just hours after dense fog disrupted flight operations in Dubai, the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) escalated its advisory to a red-alert—the highest level in the country’s three-tier system—covering large parts of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah through the morning commute of 20 November.
Police activated variable-speed limits on motorways such as Sheikh Zayed Road and the E311, lowering maximum speeds to 80 km/h and deploying additional patrols to enforce lane discipline. School-bus operators delayed start times and dozens of private schools in Abu Dhabi shifted to remote learning for the day. Ride-hailing firms triggered surge pricing while logistics companies reported slower collections at Jebel Ali Free Zone.
![UAE Issues Red-Alert Weather Warning as Fog Persists Across Emirates]()
Under Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation guidelines, employees arriving late due to officially declared force-majeure weather are exempt from disciplinary deductions, provided HR teams document blanket communications. Mobility managers should circulate official NCM updates and revisit duty-of-care clauses covering ground travel disruptions.
Fog season in the UAE typically peaks between December and February, but early-season events like this serve as a reminder to review business-continuity plans, especially for companies running early-morning shifts or temperature-sensitive supply chains.
Motorists are urged to maintain safe distances and avoid using hazard lights while moving, a common violation that can attract on-the-spot fines.
Police activated variable-speed limits on motorways such as Sheikh Zayed Road and the E311, lowering maximum speeds to 80 km/h and deploying additional patrols to enforce lane discipline. School-bus operators delayed start times and dozens of private schools in Abu Dhabi shifted to remote learning for the day. Ride-hailing firms triggered surge pricing while logistics companies reported slower collections at Jebel Ali Free Zone.
Under Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation guidelines, employees arriving late due to officially declared force-majeure weather are exempt from disciplinary deductions, provided HR teams document blanket communications. Mobility managers should circulate official NCM updates and revisit duty-of-care clauses covering ground travel disruptions.
Fog season in the UAE typically peaks between December and February, but early-season events like this serve as a reminder to review business-continuity plans, especially for companies running early-morning shifts or temperature-sensitive supply chains.
Motorists are urged to maintain safe distances and avoid using hazard lights while moving, a common violation that can attract on-the-spot fines.
