Around the World | Four Arab countries top the list of the hottest countries on Earth.

Arab Weather - Many countries in the region recorded scorching temperatures on Monday, approaching 50 degrees Celsius. Saudi Arabia topped the global rankings as the hottest country, with King Fahd International Airport in Dammam recording 49.3 degrees Celsius, one of the highest temperatures recorded yesterday.

Kuwait came in second place, with Kuwait International Airport recording 49.0 degrees Celsius, while Al-Ahsa recorded 48.1 degrees Celsius, the third highest temperature ever recorded on Earth on Monday.

Here is a list of the top 10 highest temperatures recorded globally on Monday:

• King Fahd International Airport - Dammam (Saudi Arabia): 49.3°C
• Kuwait International Airport (Kuwait): 49.0°C
• Al-Ahsa (Saudi Arabia): 48.1°C
• Qatar University (Qatar): 47.6°C
• Umm Said (Qatar): 47.6°C
• Hermosillo, Sonora (Mexico): 47.5°C
• Qarn Alam (Oman): 47.3°C
• Doha International Airport (Qatar): 47.2°C
• Turin (Qatar): 47.2°C
• Al Karaana (Qatar): 47.0°C