Overview
- Dubai Police said they handled 8,263 emergency calls in two days during dense morning fog that shrouded the emirate on Monday and Tuesday.
- The National Centre of Meteorology maintained red and yellow fog alerts with reduced visibility warnings in effect until 10am on Wednesday.
- Abu Dhabi Police imposed 80kph temporary speed limits on key roads, enforced via electronic signs and mobile alerts, with fines for violations.
- Road agencies urged drivers to slow down, use fog lights and keep safe distances as motorists reported near-zero visibility and commutes slowed across Dubai and Sharjah.
- NCM meteorologist Dr Ahmed Habib cited calm winds and a high-pressure system for the fog and said chances should diminish as winds pick up around February 26–27 before temperatures rise in early March.