UAE’s NCEMA calls for remote work across public, private sectors

The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has recommended work-from-home for employees of public and private sectors on May 2 and May 3, due to the unstable weather conditions forecast by the met authorities.

The national system for Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management emphasizes raising the alert level and readiness to deal with the weather situation, in order to ensure an effective response and provide the necessary support at both national and local levels. pic.twitter.com/6y56uEnp1U

— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) May 1, 2024

The disaster management authorities have recommended work-from-home for employees except for those in essential roles.

The NCEMA added that authorities would close down roads in areas such as valleys as well as those prone to water accumulation.

Weather alert across UAE

The UAE is bracing for challenging weather conditions starting today. Certain parts of the UAE were placed under a yellow alert by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) as the country prepares for unstable weather conditions.

The NCM forecasts moderate to heavy rain accompanied by occasional lightning and thunder later in the night into Thursday, May 2.

The report added that there could be some hail concentrated in western regions, on the coasts, and in some eastern areas.

This is a developing story.