Dense fog blanketed Dubai and Abu Dhabi early Tuesday, reducing visibility to near-zero on major highways and prompting the National Centre of Meteorology to issue a yellow alert until 10 am (thenationalnews.com). Abu Dhabi Police lowered speed limits to 80 kph and used SMS alerts to warn drivers.
Dubai Airports reported one inbound flight diversion and minor delays at DXB, while Sharjah Airport advised passengers to check flight status before leaving home (gulfnews.com). Although overall operations remained stable, ground handlers activated low-visibility procedures, slowing baggage delivery and stand allocation.
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Travellers whose plans are upended by these fog-related disruptions may also find themselves needing last-minute visa adjustments. VisaHQ can fast-track UAE visa extensions or arrange new transit visas online, with specialists ready to advise on documentation if diversions route you through additional countries. Check the service options at https://www.visahq.com/united-arab-emirates/
The weather disruption follows a fortnight of recurring fog events that have doubled commuter times and caused multiple cancellations. Airlines are reminding travellers that rebooking fees apply if passengers miss departures due to road delays; mobility managers may wish to arrange hotel overnights for early-morning crews and VIP travellers until conditions improve.
Meteorologists expect fog and mist to persist intermittently through Thursday. Employers with duty-of-care obligations should disseminate safe-driving guidelines and, where possible, offer remote-work flexibility during peak fog windows.
Dubai Airports reported one inbound flight diversion and minor delays at DXB, while Sharjah Airport advised passengers to check flight status before leaving home (gulfnews.com). Although overall operations remained stable, ground handlers activated low-visibility procedures, slowing baggage delivery and stand allocation.
Travellers whose plans are upended by these fog-related disruptions may also find themselves needing last-minute visa adjustments. VisaHQ can fast-track UAE visa extensions or arrange new transit visas online, with specialists ready to advise on documentation if diversions route you through additional countries. Check the service options at https://www.visahq.com/united-arab-emirates/
The weather disruption follows a fortnight of recurring fog events that have doubled commuter times and caused multiple cancellations. Airlines are reminding travellers that rebooking fees apply if passengers miss departures due to road delays; mobility managers may wish to arrange hotel overnights for early-morning crews and VIP travellers until conditions improve.
Meteorologists expect fog and mist to persist intermittently through Thursday. Employers with duty-of-care obligations should disseminate safe-driving guidelines and, where possible, offer remote-work flexibility during peak fog windows.
