Saturday, May 31, 2025

Eid Al Adha

UAE travel for Hajj, Eid Al Adha: Emirates announces 46 special flights

For this year's Hajj season, Emirates announced 33 special flights to Jeddah and Madinah operating until May 31, and between June 10 and 16, to support the thousands of pilgrims traveling for their once-in-a-lifetime journey to Makkah. Emirates will also...

Eid Al Adha: Dubai announces public park timings

Dubai Municipality has announced the operating times for public parks, including residential parks, plazas, specialised parks, and leisure facilities, during the four-day Eid Al Adha holidays from June 15 to June 18. Neighborhood parks and public squares – will be...

Holiday announced for private sector employees in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: A holiday has been announced for private sector employees and non-profit sector employees in Saudi Arabia in connection with Eid al-Adha. The holiday was announced by the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. The private sector...

Eid al-Adha and summer vacations… transformations in Emirati travel patterns

The travel sector in the UAE is witnessing noticeable shifts in traveler preferences as Eid Al Adha and summer vacations approach. The travel sector in the UAE is witnessing remarkable transformations with the approaching Eid Al Adha holiday and the...

Astronomers predict the first day of Eid Al Adha

As one UAE public holiday draws to a close, the predicted start date for Eid Al Adha has been revealed by astronomers. According to the Emirates Astronomy Society, the Day of Arafat will fall on Sunday June 16 and the...

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UAE-Pakistan travel: PIA relaunches direct flights from Dubai to Skardu

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced on May 30 the re-launch of its direct service between Dubai International (DXB) airport...

Schengen visa scam in UAE: Fake travel agents charging Dh4,000, experts warn

With the summer travel season in full swing, UAE residents are being warned about fraudulent travel agents charging thousands of dirhams per person for...

Dubai: No private parking? Residents may need to pay Dh500 for a spot this summer

With the Eid Al Adha break starting next Thursday, many UAE residents preparing for summer travel are facing an unexpected hurdle - soaring private...

UAE introduces new service to verify academic degrees of private sector employees

A new digital project launched in the UAE will help verify the academic qualifications of private sector workers, authorities announced on Monday. The service...

UAE: Minimum bank balance requirement of Dh5,000 suspended

The Central Bank of the UAE on Tuesday asked banks not to increase the minimum balance requirement from Dh3,000 to Dh5,000 for retail customers. The...