series of consultation sessions with end users, a review of international best practices in this space, and benchmarking against similar sites. Based on the results, the data was simplified and displayed in a more user-friendly manner to make it easier to comprehend for the public. In addition, the site now features recommendations for outdoor activities based on air quality on any given day.

Users can check air quality according to area and learn about the health risks associated with each air pollution level, categorized by colors. Green indicates that air quality is suitable for exercise and other outdoor activities for all individuals. Yellow indicates that air quality is acceptable to most individuals, however, prolonged exposure may be uncomfortable for people with respiratory diseases or those performing strenuous outdoor activities, such as sports or physical labor. Orange indicates that members of sensitive groups may experience minor negative health effects if they exercise or perform strenuous activities in the outdoors, while healthy groups won’t be affected. Red indicates that air quality may affect healthy individuals exercising or performing physical labor outdoor, with increased impact on members of sensitive groups. Meanwhile, purple indicates that the entire population is likely to be affected, with the recommendation to avoid outdoor activities, and burgundy indicates a serious threat to the health of the entire population, with the recommendation to stay indoors.

During her tour of NCM, Almheiri visited the Science Dome, an immersive 4D model that simulates weather and seismic phenomena using meteorological and climatic data and geophysics to explain the science behind them to the public in an innovative way. It features state-of-the-art technologies, special effects, a 6K projection system, and custom media.

Historically, air quality has been among the UAE’s main priorities due to its health, economic, and environmental impacts. The country has paid special attention to this issue, selecting raising air quality levels as one of the objectives of the UAE Centennial 2071, and including it among the priorities of the UAE General Environmental Policy.

Source: Emirates News Agency