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Ramadan

Dubai announces parking, free Salik timings during Ramadan

Salik, parking and Dubai Metro timings will change during the holy month of Ramadan, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Wednesday. Both the Red and Green lines of Dubai Metro will run from 5am to 12 midnight from...

UAE reduces working hours for private sector employees

The UAE has announced reduced working hours for private sector employees during the month of Ramadan. Working hours will be reduced by two hours across the UAE, as per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). Private sector companies may,...

UAE: Umrah airfares rise 140% ahead of Ramadan

With the holy month of Ramadan approaching, there has been a spike in Umrah enquiries and bookings in the UAE — leading to airfare hikes of about 140 per cent, compared to the winter months last year. Several residents are...

UAE-Saudi Arabia weekly flights soar 13.3% to 383 during Ramadan

Air travel between the UAE and Saudi Arabia is witnessing a noticeable surge amid increasing demand from those wishing to perform Umrah rituals during the holy month of Ramadan, reaching its peak during the last ten days of the...

Air traffic between the UAE and Saudi Arabia rebounds during Ramadan

Flights between the UAE and Saudi Arabia increased to 383 weekly flights, driven by increased demand for performing Umrah rituals. Air traffic between the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia witnessed a noticeable recovery during the holy...

Ministry of Finance promotes social solidarity during holy month of Ramadan

UAE's Ministry of Finance launched community initiatives during the holy month of Ramadan that align with its commitment to instil the values of giving within the society. The series of initiatives are part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to empower...

Dubai school holidays: Three-week spring break confirmed

Dear parents, it’s time to start planning for another full week of the Dubai school holidays. Spring break is in full swing on the Dubai school holidays calendar and this year, it’s an extra special holiday. Private schools in Dubai are...

Dubai Police apprehends 202 beggars in the first half of Ramadan

The Suspicious Persons and Criminal Phenomena Department of the General Department of Criminal Investigations in Dubai Police, in collaboration with police stations in Dubai, apprehended 202 beggars in the first half of the blessed month of Ramadan, as part...

Dubai: Free international calls offered to metro users during Ramadan

Phone booths provide commuters with a priceless chance to deepen friendships and ties with family. As part of the 'We Bring You Closer' campaign, Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has installed unique phone booths at Dubai Metro stations...

Organ donation registry rises in Ramadan

In the holy month of Ramadan, renowned for its emphasis on charity and generosity, there is an opportunity for UAE citizens and residents to expand their efforts beyond traditional donations of food and clothing for the underprivileged. Besides the crucial...

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

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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...