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Why has summer intensity increased in the Bay Area this year?
As a world record Record temperatureEssam Gneidi, an Egyptian citizen who makes a living washing cars in one of the hottest parts of the planet, the UAE, seems to have a very intense summer this year.
“This summer is a bit tougher than other years,” said Junaidi, who washes cars for 25 dirhams ($6.80) every day in temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius.
He added, “We cannot work between 12 noon to 3 pm or 3:30 pm.
In the oil-rich United Arab Emirates, which is hosting the United Nations Climate Summit (COP28) this year, the world is used to unbearable summers as it tries to step up its response to a warming climate.
During this period, the streets are deserted and the only people roaming around are migrant workers, who are cheap labour. Many workers have mandatory rest periods during the hottest hours of the day.
The same is true across the Gulf. In Bahrain, the July average temperature may break the record of 42.1 degrees Celsius recorded in 2017.
Two weeks ago, more than 1.8 million Muslims performed the Hajj ritual in Saudi Arabia as temperatures reached 48 degrees Celsius, while thousands were treated for heat exhaustion.
Experts have warned that temperatures in Kuwait, the world’s hottest ever recorded, could exceed 50 degrees Celsius in the coming weeks.
The perceived temperature is 60°C
Last week ranked as the warmest globally, and a wave of moisture is choking the Gulf region.
Ahmed Habib, a meteorologist at the National Meteorological Center in the Emirates, told Agence France-Presse: “For the past week, the temperature has been somewhat high and it has been between 45 and 49 degrees Celsius in the interior. Temperatures are higher (than average) which makes people wonder if the perception of temperature is higher.”
He added, “The reason for the perception of higher temperatures is an increase in relative humidity, that is, the amount of water vapor. Higher humidity, combined with already higher temperatures, gives the impression that the temperature is higher than it actually is.”
He explained: “The air mass coming from the Oman Sea or from the Arabian Gulf is loaded with water vapor through the financial flats, and this thing generally increases the level of humidity in the country. The temperature reaches more than 55 or even 55 to 60 degrees Celsius in some areas.” “.
The intense heat and high humidity in the Gulf is a dangerous combination. In such conditions, the human body struggles to cool itself by evaporating the sweat from the skin.
Habib said, “We are advising citizens to change fluids and stay away from direct sunlight.”
The Gulf region is one of the few places that has repeatedly recorded temperatures above 35°C on the corpuscular bulb thermometer, a heat stress beyond the human survival limit that can be fatal within hours regardless of age, health and fitness.
For this reason, experts warn that rapid climate change could make parts of the Gulf region uninhabitable by the end of this century.
In Kuwait, meteorologist Isa Ramadan said, “It is noticeable that the temperature has increased over the past year.
“From the middle of the month to August 20, there is expected to be a significant rise in temperature, which will exceed 50 degrees Celsius in the shade,” he told AFP.
On the other hand, according to the official weather forecast, humidity may reach 90 percent in Bahrain by the end of the week, with maximum temperatures ranging from 42 to 44 degrees Celsius.
“Our work is difficult.”
According to Barak Al-Ahmad of the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and Dominique Roy of Climate Research, if climate warming is left unchecked, temperatures in the Gulf are expected to rise to catastrophic levels.
In Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, if global temperatures rise by 3 degrees Celsius, the number of days with temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius will increase by 98% by 2100, according to findings released in June by rights group Vital Sciences. He works on the deaths of migrant workers in the Gulf.
The results show that a 3°C temperature increase would see Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia see 180 days a year, with temperatures exceeding 40°C by the end of the century.
“These conditions can seriously affect human societies in ways we’re only beginning to understand,” Al-Ahmad told Vital Signs.
Scorching heat and humidity seriously affect the daily lives of many in the Gulf, with thousands of motorcyclists from South Asia criss-crossing its cities delivering food and other packages.
“Our profession is difficult,” one of them, Egyptian citizen Mohammed Raghab, told AFP on a Dubai street.
“We always try to avoid direct sunlight,” he added.
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Sunday, September 24, 2023 – 1:01 AM
ABU DHABI, 23 September / WAM / The following are the headlines of the important news broadcast by WAM so far:
The President and his two representatives congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on the Kingdom’s 93rd National Day.
– The Head of State and two of his deputies offer their condolences to the President of Italy on the death of former Italian President Giorgio Napolitano.
– The Ruler of Sharjah congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on Sharjah’s 93rd National Day.
– The Ruler of Ajman congratulates the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on the Kingdom’s 93rd National Day.
– The Ruler of Fujairah congratulates the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on the Kingdom’s 93rd National Day.
– The Ruler of Umm Al Quwain congratulates the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on the Kingdom’s 93rd National Day.
– The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah congratulates the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on the Kingdom’s 93rd National Day.
– Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi Sharjah signed a cooperation agreement to implement the SAT-2 satellite project.
– Sheikha Fatima, wife of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and wife of the Saudi Crown Prince, congratulated the Kingdom on its 93rd National Day.
– Abdullah Bin Saeed met several Foreign Ministers in New York.
– Abdullah bin Zayed and the State Committee participate in meetings and meetings within the framework of building bridges of cooperation and strengthening multilateral work within the high-level week of the 78th session of the General Assembly.
– Abdullah bin Zayed and UAE representatives continue their meetings to promote sustainable partnerships on the fourth day of the high-level week of the 78th session of the General Assembly.
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Emirates News Agency – Economy Minister: We are working on a strategy to transform the food and agriculture sector into a global force
Friday, September 22, 2023 – 5:22 p.m
DUBAI, September 22 / WAM / The Minister of Economy, His Highness Abdullah bin Duq Al Marri, confirmed the country’s commitment to develop the food and agriculture sector to generate $10 billion in GDP and 20,000 jobs. The next five years.
He laid out seven key pillars of strategic direction to achieve this.
Key strategies include localizing innovation, strengthening agriculture and food supply chains, and providing farmers with the support and resources they need to achieve global leadership in agricultural innovation and sustainability in the food sector.
Addressing the fifth edition of the Future of Food Industries Forum 2023, he lauded the initiatives of the food and beverage industry in the areas of knowledge, skill development and digital infrastructure. How food is produced, distributed and consumed regionally and globally.
He lauded the potential of the Emirates Food Platform, launched at the forum, to enable collaboration between the public and private sectors in the field of food safety and to enhance the food and beverage ecosystem through digital infrastructure to drive sector growth and attract investments and business opportunities.
According to a statement from the organizers of the forum, the two-day (September 20-21) events in Dubai highlight the growing role and future of the food industry in the economy of the UAE. This industry, and current efforts to advance economic growth and industrial development in the UAE, emphasized that this is a promising and important matter for the future, as the UAE is today considered one of the most important centers for global food logistics services. , and it is the most accessible port for shipping containers between source and destination facilitating the food supply and consumption process.
The food sector is considered an important aspect of comprehensive trade, as trade in food products in the UAE is expected to reach 130 billion dirhams in 2022 compared to 105 billion dirhams in 2021, registering a year-on-year growth of 24% and food trade at 5.7%. Trade is non-oil.
His Highness Abdullah Bin Duq Al Marri said: “With a growing population and a priority for food security, the UAE is doing well in this regard as it ranks first in the Global Food Security Index for 2022. Other peers in the Middle East and North Africa region, but this volatile The challenges facing food in the times are real and present, and fortunately, the resilience and adaptability of our food industry helps us meet this challenge, while emphasizing sustainable practices that have maintained food safety in our country for centuries.”
He added: “I stand before you today to share with you our vision to take our beloved country to new heights and ensure food security in the future. Today, we are working on a strategy to transform the food and agriculture sector into a global force, sustainable innovation, self-sufficiency and Based on fundamental pillars that reflect our commitment to food production.
In his address, he pointed out that the first pillar is to localize the next generation of agricultural enterprises, develop local talent, identify and support next-generation solutions, and develop them into global leaders in promoting innovation. Second, making the UAE a global regulatory power ensures that our products maintain high standards and gain international recognition. Third, strengthening the UAE leadership’s commitment to strengthen the entire food value chain by prioritizing local production and reducing dependence on imports. Fourth, ensuring adequate funding for workers in the food and beverage sector.
He said: “Access to finance is key to the growth and development of industries, and our strategy focuses on securing funding and support, and this leads us to our fifth pillar of driving innovation through world-class research and development. It is the cornerstone of progress. We will provide global research and development packages. “The state of promoting change.
Also, the sixth pillar helps diversify the workforce and access new markets by creating pathways for all agricultural workers. Finally; The strategy aims to create the next generation of farmers who will be the future of agriculture and agricultural technology. Al Marri expressed his commitment to equipping farmers with the knowledge, technology and resources they need through training programmes, modernization initiatives and support systems to ensure the agricultural workforce is ready to face the challenges and opportunities ahead.
For his part, Saleh Lootah, Chairman of the UAE Food and Beverage Producers and Manufacturers Group, affiliated with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, said: “The remarkable success of the 5th Future Food Industry Forum is due to the joint participation of all stakeholders in the food ecosystem, whose active engagement has been enhanced by the gradual shift to digital platforms, It has significantly improved engagement, communication and collaboration.
The forum was organized by the UAE Food and Beverage Business Council under the auspices of the UAE Ministry of Economy and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, with the support of the Department of Economy and Tourism and the Food Department in Dubai. Technology Valley, Dubai includes the “Free from Food” exhibition.
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His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of Ras Al Khaimah and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, emphasized the importance of stimulating the investment environment in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, one of the main pillars of economic development. The Emirate’s future strategy is to continue its sustainable growth path and cement its position as a leading regional and global destination for tourism investments and real estate, in an effort to ensure a bright future for future generations.
Supporting national enterprises, improving their competitiveness and sustainability and raising their contribution to the emirate’s domestic product is a key priority in Ras Al Khaimah’s plans to build a sustainable economy. , and is an important tributary for diversifying the local economy.
This happened yesterday evening when His Highness attended the launch of the new strategy and brand of Ras Al Khaimah Properties, Ras Al Khaimah’s leading real estate developer listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Market. Khaimah Mina Al Arab Hotel.
The launch of the new strategy and brand marks the beginning of a new phase for the company to continue its successful investment journey and improve its competitive position in the real estate market in the UAE, reflected by its pioneering community real estate projects. Including the hospitality sector, the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah’s ambitious vision is to be one of the best. Tourism, investment and modern lifestyle destinations in the region.
Vision His Highness explained that Ras Al Khaimah operates in accordance with an ambitious strategic vision and thoughtful future plans to provide an enabling, incubating and encouraging environment for the growth and sustainability of national and international companies based in the Emirate, with an integrated economic and legislative framework. Establishing a structure and infrastructure to support the success and development of large real estate investment projects. A state-of-the-art project to encourage investment in various promising economic sectors in Ras Al Khaimah, and to support the development plans of the UAE.
On the other hand, yesterday, he was received by the Ambassador of the Republic of Greece, Antonis Alexandrides, at his Highness Palace in Sakr bin Mohammed Nagar.
The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah received the Ambassador and discussed with him several topics of common interest and ways to strengthen relations with the Republic of Greece in various fields.
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