DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 15 OCTOBER 2020. Newly opened West Beach located on The Palm Dubai. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: Sophie Prideaux Section: National.
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 15 OCTOBER 2020. Newly opened West Beach located on The Palm Dubai. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: Sophie Prideaux Section: National.
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 15 OCTOBER 2020. Newly opened West Beach located on The Palm Dubai. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: Sophie Prideaux Section: National.
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 15 OCTOBER 2020. Newly opened West Beach located on The Palm Dubai. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: Sophie Prideaux Section: National.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi is forecast for a 36°C maximum


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Temperatures in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will reach the mid-30s on Saturday, and even the best temperatures are unlikely to break 40°C.

In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the forecast is for a 36°C maximum.

Along the coast and islands the maximum is likely to be 37°C with 85 per cent humidity, and the mountains are expected to hit 33°C with 65 per cent humidity.

The interior is expected to reach 39°C with up to 80 per cent humidity.

The National Centre of Meteorology said Saturday would be fair in general but with some clouds at times.

The light to moderate winds will be freshening at times.

The sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and in the Sea of Oman.

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Timeline

2012-2015

The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East

May 2017

The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts

September 2021

Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act

October 2021

Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence 

December 2024

Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group

May 2025

The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan

July 2025

The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan

August 2025

Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision

October 2025

Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange

November 2025

180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE

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- 45 pro starts worldwide: 5 wins, 17 top 5s
- Ranked 551th in world on debut, now No 4 (was No 2 earlier this year)
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