article_snippet.sent: High winds blowing sand across the United Arab Emirates have caused mayhem for people trying to travel and work in the United Arab Emirates.
article_snippet.sent: High winds have meant travel chaos on the roads and skies for people in Dubai, as flights bound for Dubaihave had to be diverted because of the poor visibility.
article_snippet.sent: Flights have been forced to divert and people are having to wear masks to protect people lungs if people walk outside in the Gulf region.
article_snippet.sent: Four flights bound for Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest hub for international air traffic, had to be diverted to nearby airports.
article_snippet.sent: Another eight flights were sent to the alternate Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central from other regional airports.
article_snippet.sent: The statement said: 'Normal operations have been disrupted at Dubai International and at Dubai World Central due to bad weather conditions persisting since morning. '
highlights_snippet.sent: Flights diverted from Dubai International Airport because of freak weather .
  