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Rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in 18 Arab countries.

Rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in 18 Arab countries.

Mohammed Al-Shaker, via Nabdh Al-Balad: It is astronomically impossible to see the crescent moon in most Arab countries on Wednesday.

Mohammed Al-Shaker, via Nabdh Al-Balad: It is astronomically impossible to see the crescent moon in most Arab countries on Wednesday.

A Mediterranean storm is expected to form off the coast of Libya mid-week, with significant repercussions later extending to other countries in the eastern Mediterranean.

A Mediterranean storm is expected to form off the coast of Libya mid-week, with significant repercussions later extending to other countries in the eastern Mediterranean.

Video | Severe hailstorm covers the Nafud Shaqiqa desert south of Unaizah in Saudi Arabia

Video | Severe hailstorm covers the Nafud Shaqiqa desert south of Unaizah in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Meteorology warns of strong winds and widespread dust storms in 9 regions today

Saudi Arabia: Meteorology warns of strong winds and widespread dust storms in 9 regions today

The sub-Khamaseen low-pressure system deepened today after moving over the sea... and 3 points summarize its effects on the region

The sub-Khamaseen low-pressure system deepened today after moving over the sea... and 3 points summarize its effects on the region

Saudi Arabia | Friday is the first day of Eid al-Fitr

Saudi Arabia | Friday is the first day of Eid al-Fitr

Saudi Arabia | Reports indicate that the crescent moon of Shawwal was not sighted at the observatories.

Saudi Arabia | Reports indicate that the crescent moon of Shawwal was not sighted at the observatories.

Saudi Arabia | Moon-sighting committees take their places in preparation for the start of the Shawwal crescent sighting.

Saudi Arabia | Moon-sighting committees take their places in preparation for the start of the Shawwal crescent sighting.

Riyadh | Red alert issued for heavy rain, lightning, and hail in 6 governorates

Riyadh | Red alert issued for heavy rain, lightning, and hail in 6 governorates

Heavy rain accompanied by lightning and hail is expected in 15 Arab countries.

Heavy rain accompanied by lightning and hail is expected in 15 Arab countries.

Saudi Arabia: Areas expected to experience heavy thunderstorms, according to the National Center

Saudi Arabia: Areas expected to experience heavy thunderstorms, according to the National Center