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

Arab Weather - Several countries in the region recorded scorching temperatures on Saturday, exceeding 100 degrees Celsius. Kuwait topped the global rankings as the hottest country, with Kuwait International Airport recording 50.1 degrees Celsius, one of the highest readings recorded yesterday.

In Saudi Arabia, the holy sites recorded 48.6 degrees Celsius in Arafat, while it approached 48 degrees in other areas such as Dammam and Al-Ahsa.

In the Sultanate of Oman, temperatures reached their peak in Fahud, reaching 48.4 degrees Celsius, as an extremely hot air mass continued to affect the Arabian Peninsula.

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

• Kuwait - Kuwait International Airport: 50.1°C
• Pakistan - Pasni: 49.0°C
• Saudi Arabia - Arafat: 48.6°C
• Sultanate of Oman - Fahud: 48.4°C
• Pakistan - Turbat: 48.4°C
• Pakistan - Jacobabad: 48.0°C
• Saudi Arabia - Mina: 47.8°C
• Saudi Arabia - Dammam (King Fahd Airport): 47.7°C
• Saudi Arabia - Al-Ahsa: 47.1°C
• UAE - Al Ain International Airport: 47.1°C