Wednesday, June 4, 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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Eid Al Adha in Dubai: Salik to apply variable toll rates during holiday

Salik PJSC, Dubai’s toll operator, will implement variable road toll pricing on all four days of the Eid El...

Dubai to reserve 4 public beaches for families during Eid Al Adha holidays

Four Dubai public beaches will be designated exclusively for families during the Eid Al Adha holiday. The beaches include Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3, Umm...

Dubai RTA’s online booking system eases vehicle testing

For Syed Azeez, yearly vehicle testing was one of those chores he kept putting off, until it became urgent. His car’s registration had already...

UAE announces outdoor work ban starting June 15

The UAE will enforce a ban on outdoor work under direct sunlight from 12.30pm to 3pm daily for three months, starting June 15. This...

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 and Pakistan’s Skardu (KDU) city. The...