Get ready for summer! Kuwait just put the brakes on midday delivery bikes as the ‘real’ heat approaches, while the United Arab Emirates battled blistering temperatures that broke records, reminding everyone that the hot season arrived with a vengeance.

Kuwait Pulled Delivery Bikes Off Roads

Kuwait’s interior ministry rolled out a summer ban, stopping consumer delivery motorcycles from hitting the streets across the country daily between eleven a.m. and four p.m. from June first through August. This move is part of a larger restriction on all outdoor work during the peak summer months, with officials warning that ignoring the rule could mean losing permits.

Kuwait has felt the intense heat, recording a scorching 51.6 degrees Celsius  This marked a new May temperature record for the country, coming just a hair shy of the all-time record of fifty-two degrees Celsius set back in 2010. The desert nation frequently experiences extreme heat and is highly susceptible to climate change.

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Heat Took Its Toll On Residents

The extreme heat combined with high humidity levels of up to eighty percent in some areas left people feeling unwell. Worshippers reported feeling faint during prayers, and residents described the conditions as unbearable, with some feeling unsteady on their feet. Experts note that recurring heatwaves are a clear sign of global warming and are expected to become more frequent and intense globally, disproportionately affecting outdoor workers in regions like the Middle East.