While most nations are predicted to celebrate Eid on April 10, India and Bangladesh may delay one day if their observers cannot confirm sightings on April 9
Culture & Society
Dubai
Dubai’s One Za’abeel receives Guinness World Record for ‘The Link’
Dubai’s One Za’abeel has set a new record for longest cantilevered building in the world
co-working spaces
Dubai’s RTA launches pilot co-working space at Burjuman metro station
Through this initiative, RTA seeks to achieve its strategic goals aligned with Dubai Urban Plan 2040 aiming to make Dubai the world’s best city for living
drug bust
UAE drug bust: Smugglers arrested at Ras Al Khaimah airport for hiding 11kg of narcotics in luggage
The two smugglers were arrested and handed over to authorities to face security procedures and charges
holy month of Ramadan
UAE Ramadan 2024: Dress modestly, extend greetings, show respect, says etiquette expert
As the holy month of Ramadan continues as a time of fasting, reflection and spiritual growth, here are some of the do’s and don’ts according to an etiquette expert
holy month of Ramadan
Ramadan 2024: Umrah bookings soar as UAE worshippers flock to Saudi’s Makkah, Madinah
Umrah bookings from UAE to Saudi holy cities of Makkah and Madinah have increased significantly this Ramadan due to eased visa processes and improved infrastructure, says religious tour operator Umrahme
Eid
Saudi Arabia announces Eid Al Fitr holiday dates
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announces dates for Eid Al Fitr holidays
anti-begging
UAE announces $27,000 and jail time fine for organised begging
UAE Public Prosecution announces organised begging fines
border regulations
Saudi Arabia arrests over 21,100 last week in residency and labour operations
Saudi Arabia announces more than 21,100 arrests in a single week as it clamps down on residency, labour and security breaches
Sheikh Hamdan
Dubai’s Sheikh Hamdan orders salary increases for imams and muezzins
Sheikh Hamdan orders salary increases for imams and muezzins in Dubai
Dubai real estate
UAE Eid Al Fitr 2024 expected dates; Schengen visa waiver; new tax consultation; Dubai real estate analysis – 10 things you missed this week
Expected UAE Eid Al Fitr dates, Schengen visa waiver, tax consultation, Dubai real estate analysis, weather forecast and more of the top stories this week
1 Billion Meals Endowment
Dubai to auction 10 premium number plates for charity
Dubai’s RTA is auctioning off premium number plates for Mothers’ Endowment campaign
Dubai police
Dubai Police arrests 47 street vendors since start of Ramadan
Dubai Police arrest street vendors and seize vehicles over safety fears