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UAE Marks Summer Solstice as Peak Heat Season Begins Across the Region

Astronomical authorities in the UAE have confirmed June 21 as the longest day of the year, marking the start of astronomical summer. The period signals the onset of peak heat and humidity conditions across the Arabian Peninsula.
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