UAE weather: Slight chance of rain for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix climax


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As the Formula One weekend comes to a close, residents and racers can expect mild weather with scattered clouds, a light breeze and a very slight chance of rain.

The cloud cover should provide some shade for spectators at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and after-race concert.

With mild winds coming from the north, the temperature should stay between 27°C to 29°C during the day.

For the extra cautious, taking an umbrella might be wise as light rain could occur if clouds intensify.

As night falls and Rihanna takes to the stage in the capital, Abu Dhabi and Dubai will be experiencing lows of about 24°C to 26°C, with humidity increasing.

Seafarers should expect slight to moderate conditions in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.

The cooler weather could bring fog in the mornings this week.

newsdesk@thenational.ae

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1971 Abu Dhabi National Oil Company established

1980 Ruwais Housing Complex built, located 10 kilometres away from industrial plants

1982 120,000 bpd capacity Ruwais refinery complex officially inaugurated by the founder of the UAE Sheikh Zayed

1984 Second phase of Ruwais Housing Complex built. Today the 7,000-unit complex houses some 24,000 people.  

1985 The refinery is expanded with the commissioning of a 27,000 b/d hydro cracker complex

2009 Plans announced to build $1.2 billion fertilizer plant in Ruwais, producing urea

2010 Adnoc awards $10bn contracts for expansion of Ruwais refinery, to double capacity from 415,000 bpd

2014 Ruwais 261-outlet shopping mall opens

2014 Production starts at newly expanded Ruwais refinery, providing jet fuel and diesel and allowing the UAE to be self-sufficient for petrol supplies

2014 Etihad Rail begins transportation of sulphur from Shah and Habshan to Ruwais for export

2017 Aldar Academies to operate Adnoc’s schools including in Ruwais from September. Eight schools operate in total within the housing complex.

2018 Adnoc announces plans to invest $3.1 billion on upgrading its Ruwais refinery 

2018 NMC Healthcare selected to manage operations of Ruwais Hospital

2018 Adnoc announces new downstream strategy at event in Abu Dhabi on May 13

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