Air pollution and economic growth in Dubai a fast-growing Middle Eastern city

Spatio-temporal characterization of PM10 concentration across Abu Dhabi Emirate (UAE)

“…These dust particles, along with other sources of particulate matter such as vehicle emissions and industrial activities, contribute to elevated levels of PM10 in the air. A study conducted by Akasha et al [ 38 ] in Dubai observed a significant increase in PM10 levels from 2013 to 2017, with an overall rate of 4.38 μg/m³ per year. The highest monthly average concentration of PM10 was found in residential areas at 107 μg/m³, followed by remote areas at 103 μg/m³, traffic areas at 98 μg/m³, and industrial areas at 92 μg/m³.…”