Residents across the UAE will experience the longest day of the year on Sunday as the summer solstice ushers in astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing nearly 14 hours of daylight and signalling the arrival of the region's most intense heat season.

The summer solstice is Sunday, marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of astronomical summer

UAE to experience its longest day on Sunday as the summer solstice brings nearly 14 hours of daylight, marking the start of astronomical summer and peak heat season.