Friday, May 9, 2025

Ramadan

Ramadan: Do not use children for advertising during Ramadan

Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development warns against exploiting children for commercial and advertising purposes during Ramadan. The use of children in charity campaigns and in commercial and advertising marketing should be strictly prohibited. The warning...

Eid Al Fitr Holidays: Tour packages from Dh9,000

Eid Al Fitr Holidays: With UAE residents possibly getting a nine-day break for Eid Al Fitr in April, demand for travel is soaring. All-inclusive nine-day holidays are trending among UAE travellers, according to experts. If the holy month of Ramadan...

Dubai schools record full attendance on first day of Ramadan

This encouraging attendance shows how dedicated students and teachers are to upholding academic schedules while honoring their religious commitments. Due to altered Ramadan schedules, traffic congestion was seen near certain schools; nevertheless, preventative measures, such as the use of traffic...

Dubai: 12 lakh iftar kits per day in Dubai city during Ramadan

Dubai: 12 lakh iftar kits per day in Dubai city during Ramadan. An official of Dubai's Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department said that 1,200 permits have been issued for iftar distribution. Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi, director general of...

Ramadan fasting begins in Oman from today

Muscat: Ramadan fasting begins in Oman from today. On the occasion of the arrival of the month of Ramadan, the ruler Sultan Haitham bin Tariq issued a message wishing all the people of Oman. The message says that may the...

The fourth Saudi annual national campaign for charitable activities is set to launch on Friday

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, agreed to launch the fourth national campaign for charitable work, via the (Ehsan) platform, next Friday evening, as part of his constant patronage of all works of charity...

UAE traffic Update: Abu Dhabi changes truck ban timing during Ramadan

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have announced a ban on heavy vehicles, trucks, and buses transporting 50 or more workers during peak morning and evening hours on roads in the emirate of Abu Dhabi during Ramadan. Brigadier General Mahmoud Yousef...

Ramadan moon visible in Saudi Arabia

Ramadan 2024: There is a wave of happiness among Muslims in Saudi Arabia, because the moon of Ramadan has been sighted. Along with this, the first roza (fast) will be observed on Monday in many countries of West Asia. Saudi...

UAE Approves Housing Support for Citizens During Ramadan

During the holy month of Ramadan, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, in collaboration with the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, revealed the authorization of 460 housing aids for citizens, totaling around 350 million dirhams. These aids encompass various forms of...

UAE releases 2,592 prisoners in Ramadan

Dubai: 2,592 prisoners will be released in the UAE during the month of Ramadan. The UAE President and the rulers of various emirates have issued orders in this regard. UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered the...

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Free Wi-Fi launched on Ras Al Khaimah public buses

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority has rolled out free high-speed WiFi on all its public buses—both...

Abu Dhabi schools enforce ban on phones, smartwatches

Abu Dhabi: Most public and private schools have begun strictly enforcing the ban on bringing mobile phones and smartwatches onto school premises. Both public and...

UAE airlines suspend flights to Pakistan after India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’

Flights between Pakistan and the UAE via Emirates remain suspended until Saturday, May 10, “due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding access to Pakistan’s airspace and...

UAE: Delivery riders not allowed on fast lanes as Ajman announces traffic rule

Delivery riders must adhere to the right lanes of the road in Ajman, authorities announced on Thursday. They are not permitted to use the...

Dubai travel: Emirates to launch daily non-stop flights to Hangzhou

Emirates is set to launch a daily non-stop service between Dubai and Hangzhou from July 30. The airline’s latest expansion into Hangzhou makes the...