Severe thunderstorms have recently impacted the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia, resulting in significant flooding and high winds. This unusual weather event was caused by an abnormally strong jet stream that drew moist tropical air from the Indian Ocean, leading to intense storm development. The impact has been widespread, with Oman experiencing large hailstones, Doha, Qatar, facing substantial flooding, and the UAE recording gusts up to 80 mph and rainfall exceeding typical annual totals in some areas.