Miscellaneous

When is Eid Al Adha 2024? UAE residents set to get another long holiday

Eid Al Adha is among the two main holidays celebrated in Islam, the other being Eid Al Fitr

Eid Al Fitr 2024: First day of festival in UAE, Saudi Arabia, other Arab countries

Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al Fitr to commemorate the conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan

Sheikh Mohammed issues decree, sets up judicial authority in Dubai

President of the Court of Cassation at Dubai Courts will chair the new authority

Eid Al Fitr 2024: Shawwal moon not sighted in Saudi Arabia, Ramadan to continue until Tuesday

The sighting of the Shawwal moon marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid Al Fitr

Eid Al Fitr 2024: Holiday dates in UAE, Saudi Arabia, other GCC states

The moon sighting committee was unable to sight the Shawwal crescent on Monday evening

Moon sighting for Eid Al Fitr: UAE urges Muslims to look for Shawwal crescent on Monday

The sighting of the Shawwal moon would mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid Al Fitr.

X grants free blue verification checks to accounts with big followings

Musk said all X accounts with more than 2,500 verified subscriber followers would receive Premium features

Global food price index bounces back after hitting three-year low

This increase was primarily driven by higher prices for vegetable oils, meat, and dairy products

When is Eid Al Fitr 2024 in UAE? Likely date revealed

This year, spotting of the crescent will coincide with the total solar eclipse, which will occur on April 8 in the UAE

Eid Al Fitr 2024: UAE fireworks, celebrations and things to do

Dazzling fireworks extravaganza set to illuminate the skies of Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Eid Al Fitr holiday in UAE for private sector announced

Earlier, the Cabinet announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for the public sector as well

Eid Al Fitr holiday in UAE: Week-long break for public sector

Regular working hours will resume on Monday, April 15

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years behind bars, $11 billion forfeiture

The imposed sentence of 25 years is considerably shorter than the 40 to 50 years sought by the prosecutors

$13.32 million initiative restores 56 heritage buildings in Jeddah historic district

The project primarily targets showcasing the rich heritage of the Historic Jeddah District

Decline of 46 percent in Egypt’s population growth rate from 2017 to 2023: Report

In 2023, the population growth rate in Egypt declined by 1.4 percent, the lowest in the last 50 years

More than 1,200 brands ready for franchising in Saudi Arabia: Report

The Kingdom’s franchising market offers over 10,000 business opportunities

Saudi Arabia to lead U.N. forum for women’s rights

The Kingdom's Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasel becomes first permanent representative to chair committee since 1946

New UAE rule to register insured Emirati employees within 30 days of hiring

Penalty for non-compliance: AED200 per day of delay, multiplied by number of insured employees

UAE pension disbursements for March soar to $208.7 million

Over 47,000 beneficiaries anticipate today's distribution of payments

GCC, EU discuss Schengen visa exemption for citizens

Major step in developing strategic partnership, bolstering economic cooperation

DWTC achieves remarkable growth in 2023, welcomes 2.47 million visitors

Unprecedented growth cements Dubai's position as a global hub for business and trade