Miscellaneous

Elon Musk reports massive cyber attack on X

Musk asserted that the involvement of either a significant organized group or a nation, or possibly both, was likely

When will the UAE celebrate Eid Al Fitr 2025? Expected dates revealed

Eid Al Fitr is expected to take place either on Sunday, March 30, or Monday, March 31, depending on the sighting of the moon

Sheikh Mohammed issues decree to restructure Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation

H.E. Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi will serve as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the DFF and Managing Director

UAE to celebrate International Women’s Day tomorrow as it continues to empower Emirati women

UAE leadership views women as essential partners in addressing challenges and driving comprehensive development

UAE’s GPSSA announces early pension payments for March 2025

GPSSA's early disbursement shows commitment to timely pension payments and appreciation for retirees' contributions

SpaceX’s Starship explodes in space

Contact was lost minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft spiraled down and disintegrated

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi on women empowerment through education

A highly respected advocate of women’s education and empowerment, Her Excellency takes pride in industry-aligned programs and global engagements that advance women’s leadership

Sheikh Mohammed names Dr. Abdulrahman Juma Mohammed Sharaf as Assistant Secretary-General of Dubai Judicial Council

This Decree is effective from March 1, 2025, and will be published in the Official Gazette

DWTC-Informa reaffirms commitment to tripling Dubai’s MICE sector GDP by $14.7 billion by 2033

The move aims to attract investments and facilitate cross-border trade through its esteemed B2B Events platforms

Top 10 most expensive luxury watches in the world

A look at luxury timepieces worth millions

Judge denies Musk’s bid to block OpenAI’s for-profit shift

Tesla's CEO accuses OpenAI of straying from its mission to prioritize corporate gain over humanity

Sheikh Mohammed names Judge Omar Mohammed Miran as new deputy director of Dubai Courts

Judge Miran's appointment comes days after Sheikh Mohammed presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 34 new judges appointed to the Dubai Courts

Brands For Less Group ties up with Google Cloud to boost digital transformation

Retailer to leverage Google Cloud's data analytics and AI capabilities for enhanced efficiency

Crescent moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, Ramadan 2025 to begin on March 1

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, lasting 354 or 355 days

Ramadan 2025: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior announces Service Department working hours

The Technical Inspection Departments will function from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ramadan 2025: Saudi Arabia to celebrate with vibrant traditions, cultural heritage events

The Jeddah Historic District will feature unique Iftar and Suhoor experiences in historical houses

Dubai offers remote learning for private schools on Ramadan Fridays

Students who have mandatory in-person examinations on Fridays are exempt from this arrangement

Ramadan 2025: Ajman announces full remote work for government employees on Fridays

From Monday to Thursday, Ramadan working hours are 9:00 AM to 2:30 p.m.

Ramadan 2025: UAE launches ‘Ramadan with the Family’ initiative for remote learning on Fridays

Teaching staff will continue their regular attendance at schools on Fridays during Ramadan

UAE calls for moon-sighting to mark Ramadan 2025 beginning

In the UAE, the country’s International Astronomy Center said Ramadan is likely to begin on March 1

Saudi Arabia calls on Muslims to sight Ramadan 2025 crescent on Friday evening

If the Moon is seen on Friday evening, Ramadan 2025 will commence on March 1

Dubai prioritizes productivity, well-being with flexible working hours and remote work policy for Ramadan 2025

Employees can work remotely up to two days weekly, based on duties and supervisor coordination

Saudi Arabia announces Ramadan 2025, Eid operating hours for banks

Banks will be available to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the fasting month