Four Arab countries top the list of the world's hottest regions on Sunday, with Kuwait exceeding 50 degrees Celsius.

The latest information from Arab Weather indicates that Kuwait recorded the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth on Sunday, June 16, 2025. Kuwait International Airport recorded 50.3°C, followed by Al-Ahsa in Saudi Arabia, which recorded 49.5°C, while Qarn Alim in the Sultanate of Oman recorded 48.7°C.

Below is a list of the 10 highest temperatures recorded globally on Saturday, with four Arab countries topping the list:

• Kuwait - Kuwait International Airport: 50.3°C
• Saudi Arabia - Al-Ahsa: 49.5°C
• Oman - Qarn Alam: 48.7°C
• Qatar - Qatar University: 48.7°C
• Saudi Arabia - King Fahd International Airport (Dammam): 48.4°C
• Oman - Adam Airport: 48.0°C
• Qatar - Al Khor Airport: 47.9°C
• Oman - Fahud: 47.9°C
• Oman - Bidiya: 47.7°C
• Oman - Sunaynah: 47.6°C