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UAE: Private sector employees to get paid holiday on Prophet’s birthday

UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that Sunday, September 15 (12 Rabi al-Awwal 1446H) will be a paid public holiday for private sector employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him). According to...

Ramadan 2024: Saudi Arabia implemented new rules before Ramadan

Saudi Arabia: Before Ramadan, Saudi Arabia has taken a big decision. Before Ramadan, Saudi Arabia has implemented new rules. According to the rules, Saudi Arabia has taken a big decision regarding Iftar. Under this, Iftar inside mosques has been banned....

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Oman and Iran discuss reopening Hormuz shipping lane amid security talks

Oman and Iran’s foreign ministers spoke on Thursday about re‑establishing safe shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. They emphasized technical measures to secure the corridor and prevent future conflicts.

Sheela Paul stresses Gandhi’s peace message at Sharjah Book Fair

At the Sharjah International Book Fair, author Sheela Paul addressed a Gandhi Smruthi lecture series organized by the Mahatma Gandhi Cultural Forum. She urged the audience to adopt Gandhi’s principles to foster global peace.

Nol‑Jaywan Card Trial Begins in Dubai for Transport and Daily Payments

Dubai’s transport authority is testing a new Nol‑Jaywan card that merges public‑transport fare with broader payment functions. The trial, launched this month, aims to let commuters use one card for travel, parking and everyday purchases.

UAE energy firms turn to automation and AI to boost resilience

Emerson officials explain that advanced automation and AI are reducing outage times and improving safety in the UAE’s energy industry. They stress that while digital tools aid resilience, physical redundancy still protects capacity.

UAE teen Riyan Malhan clinches historic Youth Olympic badminton gold

Riyan Malhan became the first Emirati to capture a Youth Olympic gold medal in badminton, beating France’s Mady Sow in the final. The triumph follows his earlier Asian junior titles and highlights UAE’s rising badminton program.