Al Sila'a is a city in the Western Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. It is 350 kilometres west of Abu Dhabi and 450 kilometres west of Dubai, mainly consisting of Emirati town houses.-- Dhow fishing boats glisten in the sky as the sun sets at Al Sila'a, where the sand and sea come together. Victor Besa/The National
Al Sila'a is a city in the Western Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. It is 350 kilometres west of Abu Dhabi and 450 kilometres west of Dubai, mainly consisting of Emirati town houses.-- Dhow fishing boats glisten in the sky as the sun sets at Al Sila'a, where the sand and sea come together. Victor Besa/The National
Al Sila'a is a city in the Western Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. It is 350 kilometres west of Abu Dhabi and 450 kilometres west of Dubai, mainly consisting of Emirati town houses.-- Dhow fishing boats glisten in the sky as the sun sets at Al Sila'a, where the sand and sea come together. Victor Besa/The National
Al Sila'a is a city in the Western Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. It is 350 kilometres west of Abu Dhabi and 450 kilometres west of Dubai, mainly consisting of Emirati t

UAE weather: Early morning fog to clear leaving partly sunny day


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Speed limits were reduced on several UAE roads as thick fog descended over parts of the country.

The murky weather affected Al Ain and an area further north, along the border with Oman.

It prompted police to reduce speed limits to 80kph on several major roads in the area.

The fog is expected to burn off by 9am, leaving a fair to partly cloudy day.

Winds will be light to moderate, freshening at times especially over the sea.

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

It will feel humid by night and into Wednesday morning, with a chance of fog and mist forming over some coastal and internal areas.

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Iftar programme at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding

Established in 1998, the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding was created with a vision to teach residents about the traditions and customs of the UAE. Its motto is ‘open doors, open minds’. All year-round, visitors can sign up for a traditional Emirati breakfast, lunch or dinner meal, as well as a range of walking tours, including ones to sites such as the Jumeirah Mosque or Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood.

Every year during Ramadan, an iftar programme is rolled out. This allows guests to break their fast with the centre’s presenters, visit a nearby mosque and observe their guides while they pray. These events last for about two hours and are open to the public, or can be booked for a private event.

Until the end of Ramadan, the iftar events take place from 7pm until 9pm, from Saturday to Thursday. Advanced booking is required.

For more details, email openminds@cultures.ae or visit www.cultures.ae

 

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