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UAE confirms Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for private sector

Eid Al Fitr holiday for private sector works has been officially announced by the UAE government, and it will last four days. Believers ....

4-day weekend for Eid Al Fitr in UAE: Likely dates revealed

The first week of the holy month of Ramadan has flown through. As spirituality levels reach a high across the UAE, residents are already ....

Commuters face delays as major accident blocks E311

Dubai: Heavy congestion was reported on Sharjah-Dubai routes in the morning peak hours on Friday as traffic built up across several key highways ....

UAE to donate $1.2 billion to support Gaza through Board of

The UAE will contribute $1.2 billion for Gaza through the Board of Peace, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE said at the group's inaugural ....

Ramadan begins in UAE: Will Eid break be 3 or 4 days?

While the faithful take their fast from February 18 and reverberate into the rhythm of Ramadan 2026, there is an unusual calm that is pervading, a ....

Look: Crescent spotted in UAE skies on first day of Ramadan

The crescent of the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH was sighted during the day on Wednesday, February 18 in Abu Dhabi, while Muslims across the ....

Chicken nuggets to fries: List of Abu Dhabi school food ban

Sugary drinks, high-fat and high-sugar foods, processed lunches, additives, and some dairy and soy products are banned from school lunch boxes ....

Dubai gold dips below Dh600 Per gram, down Dh11 in 24 hours

Dubai: Gold prices slipped on Monday to below a six-month peak, and 24-carat was trading at Dh599.75 in the international market per ....

UAE fans pay Dh7,000 to watch India–Pakistan in Colombo

Cricket enthusiasts in the UAE are shelling out well over Dh6,500 for a weekend sojourn to Colombo as they brace themselves to see ....

Ramadan: Dubai Police announce iftar cannon firing

Dubai Police have detailed where they’ll be firing the traditional iftar cannon, which has been a part of Ramadan for many years, to signal ....

Ramadan 2026: UAE cuts public sector working hours

UAE Government has revealed the new office hours for public sector workers specifically during Ramadan. Work from 9am until 2.30pm Monday to ....

What you need to know about Dubai's new Gold District

A new ‘Home of Gold’ has opened in Dubai: an area that combines a jewellery ecosystem from bullion and wholesale to retail and ....

Dubai's Global Village announces timings for Ramadan 2026

Dubai’s Global Village, which is celebrating its 30th season this year, has revealed timings of its operations for the holy month of ....

Ramadan 2026: Rules, etiquette to follow in UAE

Amidst all the anticipation and excitement as Ramadan approaches (expected to start on February 19), there are a few things you should keep in mind, ....

UAE weather: Light morning rains; low of 8ºC in some areas

UAE: Those in the UAE can look forward to some light raining on Friday, February 6 morning, according to the National Centre of Meteorology ....

Sharjah experts: Ramadan crescent is impossible to sight on

Following a careful study and astronomical calculations, Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST) at the University ....

Ramadan 2026 fasting hours in UAE: A week-by-week guide

Fasting times during this year’s Ramadan (2026) will be significantly shorter than they were last year, providing a welcome respite to ....

UAE weather: Rain likely; Abu Dhabi highs near 31°C

Is it going to rain in the UAE? UAE residents may get some light showers on Wednesday (February 4), reports the National Centre of ....