Residents across the UAE can expect a mix of misty mornings, light rainfall, and dusty conditions over the coming days, as multiple weather systems influence the region, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

The forecast points to a dynamic stretch of weather through Saturday, with changing wind patterns, fluctuating temperatures, and varying sea conditions shaping daily life across coastal, internal, and mountainous areas. While light rain is expected in parts of the country, strong winds and reduced visibility due to blowing dust may pose challenges, particularly midweek.

The NCM said the country is currently affected by a combination of atmospheric systems, including a surface low-pressure system extending from the east and a surface high-pressure system from the west, alongside a weak upper-air low-pressure system.

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Together, these systems are driving the unstable weather conditions, resulting in intermittent cloud cover, chances of rainfall, and shifting wind intensities across the UAE.

“The weather is expected to be generally fair to partly cloudy, with occasional periods of increased cloud cover,” the NCM noted in its daily bulletin, adding that “there is a possibility of light rainfall, particularly over some western and southern regions.”

Dust, winds and reduced visibility

One of the most notable features of the forecast is the presence of fresh to strong winds, which are expected to stir up dust and sand, especially over inland areas.

Wind speeds are forecast to range between 10 to 25 km/hr, with gusts reaching up to 40–45 km/hr, and even peaking at 50 km/hr on Wednesday. These conditions may significantly reduce horizontal visibility in exposed areas.

A WAM report highlighted that “fresh northwesterly winds may stir up sand, reducing visibility inland,” particularly early in the week.

Day-by-day breakdown

The week begins on Tuesday with humid conditions and a chance of mist in the morning, followed by partly cloudy skies and the possibility of light showers over western and southern regions.

By Wednesday, conditions are expected to intensify slightly. Skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with dusty conditions at times and light rainfall likely along coastal and western areas. Winds will strengthen, and sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf are forecast to become rough to very rough.

“Stronger winds reaching 50 km/hr” are expected during this period, according to WAM, contributing to choppier seas and more widespread dust.

Thursday will bring relatively calmer weather, with fair to partly cloudy skies. However, occasional blowing dust may still occur as winds shift between northwesterly and southwesterly directions.

Humidity is expected to rise overnight into Friday morning, increasing the likelihood of mist formation, particularly in coastal regions.

Rain chances return before the weekend

On Friday, partly cloudy to cloudy skies are forecast, with renewed chances of light rainfall over islands and coastal areas. Humid conditions will persist, especially during the night and early morning hours.

By Saturday, the weather is expected to stabilise, with fair to partly cloudy conditions and lighter winds. Temperatures are set to rise slightly, while sea conditions in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea will ease to slight levels.

“The period concludes on Saturday with fair weather and lighter winds, as sea conditions subside,” the WAM report said.

Temperature and sea conditions

Temperatures across the country will vary by region. Coastal and island areas are expected to see daytime highs between 26°C and 31°C, while internal regions may reach up to 35°C. Mountain areas will remain cooler, with highs between 17°C and 25°C.

Nighttime temperatures will dip into the high teens and low twenties across most regions, accompanied by varying humidity levels that could reach up to 80 per cent in some areas.

Sea conditions will also fluctuate throughout the week. The Arabian Gulf is expected to be moderate to rough, becoming very rough by Wednesday morning, before gradually calming. In contrast, the Oman Sea will range from slight to moderate, with occasional rough conditions.

Despite the unsettled conditions earlier in the week, the overall outlook points to gradual improvement heading into the weekend.

The NCM noted that weather conditions will stabilise, with decreasing wind speeds, calmer seas, and rising temperatures bringing more typical spring weather back to the region.

However, authorities continue to advise caution, particularly during periods of reduced visibility and rough sea conditions.

CPX Holding has launched a new Identity and Access Management (IAM) offering built on a Unified Identity Fabric approach, aimed at helping enterprises secure increasingly complex digital environments.

The solution is designed to manage and protect identities across workforce, customers, partners, machines, cloud workloads and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven systems, as identity-based attacks continue to rise globally.

Identity-based attacks—where cybercriminals exploit credentials such as usernames, passwords and authentication tokens—are becoming a key concern for organisations, often bypassing traditional security layers.

CPX said its Identity Fabric-led architecture unifies identity governance into a single framework, enabling consistent policy enforcement, improved visibility and centralised control across the full identity ecosystem.

Hadi Anwar, chief executive officer of CPX, said: “Identity has become the central control point for cybersecurity in today’s digital economy, and identity-driven cyberattacks are a significant concern for organizations due to their ability to bypass traditional security measures. Through our Unified Identity Fabric approach, we are enabling organizations to secure every identity, human and non-human, while accelerating their Zero Trust journey and meeting evolving regulatory requirements.”

Managing human and non-human identities

A key feature of the offering is its ability to govern both human and non-human identities under a unified model. This includes service accounts, application programming interfaces (APIs), workloads and AI-driven agents, ensuring automated systems operate securely and in line with enterprise policies.

The platform also supports Zero Trust security principles by enabling least-privilege access, just-in-time access elevation, continuous verification and risk-adaptive authentication.

CPX’s IAM solution covers the full lifecycle of identity management, including advisory, maturity assessments, system design, deployment and 24/7 managed services. The company said this approach ensures continuous compliance, security monitoring and measurable outcomes beyond one-time implementations.

Aligned with UAE regulatory frameworks

The offering is designed to align with UAE data sovereignty and cybersecurity requirements, including support for integration with national digital identity platforms such as UAE Pass.

By embedding identity as the core control layer and enabling integration with existing security operations centre (SOC) processes, CPX aims to position itself as an extension of enterprise security and IT teams.

The launch reflects growing enterprise demand for identity-centric security models as organisations accelerate digital transformation and adopt cloud and AI-driven technologies.

Seres Group Co. reported a strong financial performance for 2025, driven by demand for its premium new energy vehicle (NEV) portfolio and continued investment in research and development.

The company posted revenue of RMB165.05bn (approximately $23bn), up 13.7 per cent year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB5.96bn (around $865m). Gross profit margin for its NEV segment stood at 28.8 per cent, among the highest in the industry.

R&D investment rose sharply to RMB12.51bn (about $1.8bn), marking a 77.4 per cent increase year-on-year, as the company continued to prioritise product innovation and expansion.

AITO drives growth in premium segment

Seres’ performance was supported by strong demand for its high-end AITO range, which delivered more than 420,000 vehicles in 2025, making it the best-selling Chinese luxury car brand in the domestic market.

Key models continued to perform strongly, with the AITO M9 delivering over 110,000 units, the AITO M8 exceeding 150,000 units, and the AITO M7 also surpassing 110,000 deliveries during the year.

The company said these results reflect its growing competitiveness in China’s premium NEV segment, supported by product strength, technology capabilities and increasing brand recognition.

In intelligent driving, cumulative assisted driving mileage reached 3.8 billion kilometres, indicating rising user adoption of advanced driver-assistance features.

R&D expansion and technology focus

Seres continued to scale its R&D capabilities, with its workforce growing to 9,091 employees, up 45.4 per year-on-year. The company’s total authorised patents reached 8,046, supporting ongoing product development and innovation.

The group maintained its focus on a dual powertrain strategy spanning range-extended and pure electric vehicles. It ranked first in China’s range-extended segment with a 37.5% market share, while continuing to expand its fully electric portfolio.

The company reported net operating cash flow of RMB28.91bn (approximately $4bn), underlining a strong liquidity position to support ongoing investments and global expansion.

The board proposed a final dividend of RMB0.8 per share, with total cash dividends of around RMB1.9bn (approximately $275m), reflecting a continued focus on shareholder returns.

Seres also strengthened its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance during the year, achieving a AAA rating from MSCI.

The company said it is accelerating its global expansion strategy, focusing on overseas market development and building its international brand presence alongside domestic growth.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Seres plans to deepen its focus on high-end intelligent electric vehicles, expand its product lineup and advance core technologies, with a target of reaching cumulative sales of two million units within the next two years.

The company also plans to expand its presence in international markets and explore new growth areas, including intelligent robotics, as part of its long-term strategy.

Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), has introduced a new package of economic measures aimed at supporting its business partners and strengthening opportunities for sustainable growth.

The initiative underscores Dubai’s continued focus on empowering key sectors, enhancing resilience, and ensuring businesses are well-positioned to adapt to changing market conditions, according to a WAM report.

Leadership highlights long-term vision

Issam Galadari, CEO of Dubai Healthcare City Authority, emphasised the importance of the initiative in driving stability and investment within the free zone.

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“The measures introduced by the Dubai Healthcare City Authority reflect our commitment to supporting our business partners and ensuring the sustainability and growth of their operations,” Galadari said. “They form an integral part of DHCC’s broader ecosystem objectives, fostering a stable and enabling environment for growth, investment, and the long-term sustainability of world-class specialised services within the free zone.”

Fee waivers and flexible payment options introduced

Among the key measures is a waiver of re-instatement fees and late renewal penalties for commercial licences renewed between April 1 and June 30, 2026.

Businesses will also be able to settle renewal fees through installment plans, including post-dated cheques, with deadlines extending until September 30, 2026.

Additional provisions offer greater flexibility in leasing arrangements, allowing companies to defer or restructure payments into installments. Notably, deferment charges and cheque return fees will also be waived.

DHCA confirmed that eligible partners can apply for these measures under specified criteria and timelines. The authority reaffirmed its commitment to supporting businesses as they explore growth and expansion opportunities from Dubai, a city that continues to foster ambition and innovation.

Luxury developer Sobha Realty has announced its first entry into Abu Dhabi with Sobha City, a 38 million square-foot master-planned waterfront community in Al Bahiya designed around low-density living, green space and long-term residential demand.

The project marks a major expansion for the developer, which has projects in Dubai and Umm Al Quwain, and signals its push into the UAE capital’s premium residential segment.

Located along the E10 and E12 corridors near Zayed International Airport and Yas Island, the development’s first phase covers around 8 million square feet and is planned as a “city within a city” combining residential districts with retail, leisure and essential services.

Sobha City will dedicate around 60 per cent of its total area to open and green space, with more than 50,000 trees, landscaped zones and shaded walkways.

The master plan also includes an 18-kilometre wellness loop designed to encourage pedestrian movement and outdoor activity.

Waterfront promenade and marina district central to Sobha City

A two-kilometre waterfront promenade and marina district will anchor the community, alongside schools, healthcare facilities, mosques and an executive par-3 golf course designed by Greg Norman Golf Course Design.

Ravi Menon, chairman of Sobha Group, said the entry into Abu Dhabi reflects long-term confidence in the emirate’s development trajectory.

“Abu Dhabi holds a unique position as a city that balances cultural authenticity with forward-looking ambition,” he said. “Sobha City has been envisioned as a calm, enduring and connected environment that is future-ready.”

The development will offer waterfront apartments, villas and mansions aimed at families as well as international investors seeking long-term value. Sobha Realty said each residence will follow its “Art of Detail” design approach, supported by its in-house backward integration model covering design, engineering and construction.

Francis Alfred, MD of Sobha Realty, said the structure of the company’s development model would support quality control and long-term resilience.

The launch expands Sobha Realty’s UAE footprint, adding to projects including Sobha Hartland and Sobha Siniya Island.