Abu Dhabi will see temperatures rise up to 46C. The National
Abu Dhabi will see temperatures rise up to 46C. The National
Abu Dhabi will see temperatures rise up to 46C. The National
Abu Dhabi will see temperatures rise up to 46C. The National

Environment

UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi could see dust storms

Temperatures could reach 46C

Nicky Harley
Nicky Harley
London

May 29, 2020

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Saturday is expected to be a hot day and cloudy at times.

Some clouds will appear East and Southward, becoming convective by the afternoon and may be accompanied with some rainfall.

Temperatures are set to reach up to 46C internally and it is expected to be humid by night and Sunday morning over the coasts.

There will be light to moderate winds, freshening at times, causing blowing dust during the daytime.

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

Race card

6.30pm: Al Maktoum Challenge Round-3 Group 1 (PA) US$100,000 (Dirt) 2,000m

7.05pm: Meydan Classic Listed (TB) $175,000 (Turf) 1,600m

7.40pm: Handicap (TB) $135,000 (T) 2,000m

8.15pm: Handicap (TB) $135,000 (D) 1,600m

8.50pm: Nad Al Sheba Trophy Group 2 (TB) $300,000 (T) 2,810m

9.25pm: Curlin Stakes Listed (TB) $175,000 (D) 2,000m

10pm: Handicap (TB) $135,000 (T) 2,000m

10.35pm: Handicap (TB) $175,000 (T) 1,400m

The National selections

6.30pm: Shahm, 7.05pm: Well Of Wisdom, 7.40pm: Lucius Tiberius, 8.15pm: Captain Von Trapp, 8.50pm: Secret Advisor, 9.25pm: George Villiers, 10pm: American Graffiti, 10.35pm: On The Warpath

Results

2.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh40,000 1,700m; Winner: AF Mezmar, Adam McLean (jockey), Ernst Oertel (trainer).

3pm: Maiden (PA) Dh40,000 2,000m; Winner: AF Ajwad, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel.

3.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh40,000 1,200m; Winner: Gold Silver, Sam Hitchcott, Ibrahim Aseel.

4pm: Maiden (PA) Dh40,000 1,000m; Winner: Atrash, Richard Mullen, Ana Mendez.

4.30pm: Gulf Cup Prestige (PA) Dh150,000 1,700m; Winner: AF Momtaz, Saif Al Balushi, Musabah Al Muhairi.

5pm: Handicap (TB) Dh40,000 1,200m; Winner: Al Mushtashar, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar.

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