After Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iran, the sandstorms are also continues its effect in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The tallest building in the world Burj Khalifa located in Dubai, UAE, disappeared in a sandstorm that covered most of the country. “We urge drivers to be cautious as heavy sand storms and dust reduce visibility,” the Abu Dhabi Police Department said in their statement. The UAE National Center of Meteorology announced that the visibility decreased below 2,000 meters in some areas.

On the other hand, experts point out that climate conditions in the country may worsen as climate change causes desertification.