Thursday, November 12, 2026

Ramadan

UAE announces the dates for financial market trading during Ramadan

Trading during the month of Ramadan will start from ten in the morning until three in the afternoon. The Securities and Commodities Authority confirmed today that the dates of the trading sessions in...Markets The state's finances will remain unchanged within...

Ajman Ruler: 314 prisoners pardoned in Ajman ahead of Ramadan

H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has ordered the release of 314 prisoners from punitive and correctional institutions in Ajman ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan. The inmates of various nationalities...

Qatar announces five-hour working hours for public sector during Ramadan

Doha: The working hours of public sector institutions in Qatar have been announced during Ramadan. Working hours of ministries, government agencies and public institutions have been announced. Cabinet and Justice Minister Ibrahim Bin Ali Al Muhannadi announced this. Ministries, federal...

UAE sets guidelines on legal and prohibited charitable practices in Ramadan

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have stressed the need for citizens to know what is and isn't acceptable when it comes to giving donations during Ramadan as they get ready for the holy month. During this time, Muslims...

UAE President orders release of 735 prisoners ahead of Ramadan

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 735 prisoners ahead of the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Sheikh Mohamed will also settle the fines and penalties imposed on these inmates,...

Sharjah Municipality has started issuing permits to sell food during Ramadan

Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has started allowing non-Muslims to cook and sell food during the day during Ramadan. These permits apply to establishments in commercial centres, cafes, pastry shops and bakeries. Health Control and Safety Department Director Jamal Al Masmi...

Dubai Announces Shortened School Hours For Ramadan

School timings in Dubai during Ramadan should not exceed more than five hours of instruction time, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced on Friday. Lalitha Suresh, principal at GEMS Our Own Indian School, Dubai told Khaleej Times...

Dubai Authority introduces reduced school hours for Ramadan

As declared on Wednesday by Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the city's educational watchdog, school schedules during Ramadan must not exceed five hours of teaching time. School Hours in Dubai During Ramadan Ramadan is anticipated to begin on March...

7 tips to maintain eye health during Ramadan

Experts at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai tell us how to keep our eyes in tip-top condition As Ramadan falls during the hot and long days of summer this year, it is important to get proper nourishment between iftar and suhour...

New instructions of the Supreme Committee regarding Ramadan, residents and businessmen expressed opposition, ban on entry of outsiders also

Night curfew was imposed on 28 March Oman imposed a night curfew on March 28 to reduce the Corona virus, which was to end on 8 April. On Monday, the media reported that the Supreme Committee has given new guidelines...

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UAE Friday Forecast: Cloudy Skies, Dusty Winds and Rough Seas Expected

The National Centre of Meteorology predicts cloudy conditions and strong northwesterly breezes for Friday, 13 November. Temperatures will hover around 30 °C in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

Oman’s First Submerged Ecological Museum Opens in Mirbat with Giant Marine Sculptures

The Dhofar governorate has launched the country's first submerged ecological museum off Mirbat's coast. Six large concrete figures, including a whale and dolphin, now sit 20‑22 metres below sea level.

Muscat Municipality warns residents about illegal truck parking in neighborhoods

Muscat Municipality has issued a warning against illegal parking of trucks and heavy vehicles in residential zones. Authorities say the practice hampers traffic flow, threatens safety and harms the visual appeal of neighbourhoods.

UAE Pension Contributions: How Government and Private Employers Differ on Salary Raises

The General Pension and Social Security Authority clarified that UAE public sector employers adjust pension contributions each month based on current pay, whereas private sector firms calculate contributions on the salary set in January. Mid‑year salary hikes therefore do not affect private pension contributions until the next calendar year.

Dubai student’s fatal roadside incident highlights urgent need for safe breakdown practices

Naifa Balkies Hameed was struck on Al Khawaneej Street after her car broke down. Experts urge drivers to move away from traffic, use warning devices and remain vigilant.