article author: Rashid Hassan Author: Fri, 2026-08-21 17: 29 RIYADH: A thick layer of sand covered the skyline in Riyadh and its outskirts on Friday with a blanket of dust caused by strong winds hampering visibility on city roads. The National Center for Meteorology, or NCM, warned in its forecast that the Riyadh region would be affected by dust, strong winds, and near-zero horizontal visibility on Friday. The road safety authority and Saudi Highway Security asked motorists to exercise caution due to poor visibility caused by the dust storm. Main category: Saudi Arabia Tags: Riyadh
Sandstorm, strong winds hit Riyadh, rain, thunderstorms forecast in parts of Kingdom
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