Dubai International Airport welcomed 36.9 million passengers during the first five months of 2018, marginally down on the same time last year
Ramadan 2018
Latest in Ramadan 2018
Dubai Tourism Vision 2020
Revealed: which Gulf hotel markets saw Ramadan boost?
Ras Al Khaimah shows the best overall performance growth in local currency with a 7.3% increase in revenue per available room
Dubai retailers
Dubizzle sees surge in visitors, listings during Ramadan
Dubizzle said the most searched terms in the ‘items for sale’ section of the platform included TV, iPhone, iPhone X, PS4, and laptop
Male guardianship system
Saudi TV drama extolling ‘modern past’ draws awe and ire
Al-Assouf, set in the 1970s and aired on satellite broadcaster MBC during Ramadan, has emerged as a cultural flashpoint
Eid Al Fitr
Friday confirmed as the first day of Eid al-Fitr
The Moonsighting Committee in the UAE makes announcement after seeing the Shawwal crescent moon
Dubai Festival City
Where to watch Eid fireworks in the UAE
Eid Al Fitr celebrations will soon kick off across the country
Eid Al Fitr
Eid escapes: 12 places to go from Dubai this year
With Eid al-Fitr expected to fall in mid-June (Friday June 15), it’s the perfect time to have a little adventure abroad and experience a different culture. So we’ve rounded up 12 amazing Eid escapes for you tomake the most of the long weekend.
2018 FIFA World Cup
World Cup sparks debate on Ramadan fasting
The tournament’s kick-off on Thursday coincides with the end of the Muslim holy month
Eid Al Fitr
UAE sets up moon-sighting committee as Ramadan nears end
Sultan bin Saeed Al Badi Al Dhaheri, the UAE’s Minister of Justice, issues a decision to set up committee to detect the beginning of the month of Shawwal
Eid Al Fitr
Eid al-Fitr holiday for UAE private sector announced
Holidays for federal entities will begin on Thursday, June 14 and will last until the third Shawwal
Eid Al Fitr
Eid holiday for UAE public sector announced
First day of Eid break will begin on Thursday, June 14
Iftar
Trump hosts first iftar dinner at White House
The US president was joined by Saudi Ambassador Prince Khalid Ben Salman and Jordanian Ambassador Dina Kawar
Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Fitr holiday likely to start on June 15, says IAC
International Astronomical Centre says moon crescent is forecast to be seen on evening on June 14, signalling the end of Ramadan
Four Seasons Resort
Iftar to remember: Scalini, Four Seasons Resort
This Italian eatery is sure to find favour with your clients
Aviation
Emirates grounds 20 planes amid Ramadan demand slump
Airline president Tim Clark says aircraft will start returning to service following the month-end Eid al Fitr holiday
E-commerce
Video: Ramadan and the e-commerce opportunity for GCC retailers
During Ramadan, the window of opportunity widens for brands to capture the attention of a massive audience and create meaningful connections. There is an average increase of 35.8 percent in e-commerce activity in the region during Ramadan, with night time use increasing by 78 percent.