In the UAE, summer temperatures reach nearly 50°C, placing military, construction, and oil & gas workers at high risk of heat stroke and hidden kidney injury.
Over one-third of heat stroke cases lead to acute kidney injury (AKI), which can cause long-term damage and even require dialysis. Hospitals also report a 30–40% rise in kidney stone cases during summer.
The UAE's summer conditions are among the harshest globally. Temperatures routinely exceed 45°C, and heat indices can top 55°C, putting personnel under relentless physical strain.
Heat stroke occurs when the body's core temperature rises above 40°C (104°F), causing central nervous system dysfunction. Symptoms include:
Altered mental state and disorientation
Uncontrolled electrical activity in brain
Complete loss of awareness
51.8°C
Peak Temperature
Temperatures inland reach 125.2°F
43%
Adults Affected
Experience heat stroke symptoms
30-40%
Summer Increase
Rise in kidney stone cases
For sectors that drive the nation's security, infrastructure, and energy leadership, protecting people from unseen heat-related threats is mission-critical.
The HeatStroke Kit Test detects early signs of kidney stress caused by heat stroke and dehydration. By measuring biomarkers like L-FABP in urine, it enables timely intervention to prevent serious complications, protecting health and performance in high-heat environments.