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Saudi Gazette
18-06-2025
- Climate
- Saudi Gazette
Al-Ahsa records highest temperatures on Tuesday
Saudi Gazette report AL-AHSA — The Arabian Gulf region experienced an intense heat wave on Tuesday. Kuwait recorded the highest temperature on the planet, reaching 51.3 degrees Celsius, exceeding half the boiling point, in a worrying environmental indicator that goes beyond a mere weather phenomenon. According to Abdullah Al-Misnad, vice president of the Saudi Weather and Climate Society, Al-Ahsa and Dammam in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia recorded on Tuesday temperatures reaching 49.6 degrees Celsius and 49.3 degrees Celsius respectively, amid rising temperatures in several Gulf regions. Al-Misnad noted that five Gulf countries are among the world's hottest regions, with temperatures in more than 10 locations exceeding 48 degrees Celsius, which he described as "an alarming level." He stressed that heat is no longer just weather, but an environmental, economic, and tourism warning. He underlined the need to take a serious stance from the part of the relevant authorities and society to adapt to this new reality imposed by accelerating climate change.
Gulf Insider
20-03-2025
- Climate
- Gulf Insider
Climate Expert Predicts Eid Al-Fitr Date Based On Lunar Observations
Dr. Abdullah Al-Misnad, former climate professor at Qassim University and vice president of the Saudi Weather and Climate Society, has shared his predictions on the expected end of Ramadan and the arrival of Eid al-Fitr. In a post on his X account, Al-Misnad posed the question: 'When will Eid be?' He then explained, 'There is a strong possibility that Ramadan will not be completed as a 30-day month.' The climate expert further stated, 'It is expected that Ramadan will conclude on the same day it began-Saturday-making Eid al-Fitr fall on Sunday, March 30. However, this is dependent on clear skies without clouds or dust obstructing the sighting of the crescent moon. And Allah knows best.' Also read: MPs Approve Stricter Digital Bans For Offenders
Daily Tribune
19-03-2025
- Climate
- Daily Tribune
Climate Expert Predicts Eid al-Fitr Date Based on Lunar Observations
TDT | Manama Dr. Abdullah Al-Misnad, former climate professor at Qassim University and vice president of the Saudi Weather and Climate Society, has shared his predictions on the expected end of Ramadan and the arrival of Eid al-Fitr. In a post on his X account, Al-Misnad posed the question: "When will Eid be?" He then explained, "There is a strong possibility that Ramadan will not be completed as a 30-day month." The climate expert further stated, "It is expected that Ramadan will conclude on the same day it began—Saturday—making Eid al-Fitr fall on Sunday, March 30. However, this is dependent on clear skies without clouds or dust obstructing the sighting of the crescent moon. And Allah knows best."
