UAE residents can expect official announcements regarding specific dates as the year progresses
Culture & Society
Saudi Arabia announces successful trials of drone medicine delivery for Hajj pilgrims
The project represents the first initiative of its kind and aims to enhance the efficiency of healthcare services provided to pilgrims during the 1446 Hajj season
Abu Dhabi real estate
UAE student rules; Dubai road projects; Inside the Wynn Al Marjan resort; Dubai real estate analysis – 10 things you missed this week
UAE student rules, Dubai road projects, inside the Wynn Al Marjan resort, Dubai real estate analysis and more tops stories this week
Hajj
Over 1.67million pilgrims performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia: GASTAT
More than 1.5m international pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
ban on single-use plastic bags
UAE to ban single-use plastics by 2026
UAE announces full ban on single-use plastics by 2026. Minister Dr. Amna Al Dahak highlights national and global efforts to combat pollution on World Environment Day
Eid
Sharjah boosts Eid Al Adha travel services with 5,600 bus trips, new Dubai boat route and Oman Link
Sharjah RTA launches enhanced transport services for Eid Al Adha 2025, including 5,600 bus trips, special Sharjah-Dubai boat rides, and new Muscat routes to ease festive travel
Eid
UAE Eid Al Adha weather forecast: Rain and humidity expected
UAE weather forecasters share details of rain and humidity during Eid Al Adha 2025 holiday
Dubai beach goers
Dubai reserves 4 beaches for families during Eid Al Adha holidays
Dubai municipality designates popular beaches as family-only during Eid Al Adha 2025
Eid Al Adha
Fujairah Ruler orders release of 112 prisoners for Eid Al Adha 2025
The inmates of various nationalities were selected based on good conduct and behaviour
Eid Al Adha
Eid Al Adha 2025: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed orders release of 963 prisoners
The UAE President has pledged to cover all fines imposed on the inmates, who had been sentenced for a variety of offences
Eid Al Adha
Eid Al Adha 2025: Ras Al Khaimah Ruler orders release of 411 Prisoners
The prisoners’ release forms part of Sheikh Saud’s commitment to provide pardoned inmates with an opportunity to start a new life and bring stability to their families
Dubai police
Eid Al Adha 2025: Dubai Ruler orders release of 985 inmates
The release includes inmates from multiple nationalities currently held in Dubai’s correctional facilities
Midday break
UAE announces outdoor work ban
UAE to restrict outdoor working hours during the afternoon throughout summer
Dubai Bus
Eid Al Adha 2025: Dubai announces free parking and public transport timings
Dubai has announced free parking for the Eid Al Adha 2025 holidays
Daman
UAE insurance giant eyes growth with expansion into $16.8bn Property and Casualty market
PureHealth’s Daman makes move into the UAE Property and Casualty insurance market
Eid
Eid Al Adha 2025: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain announce holidays
Official holidays for Eid Al Adha have been announced in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain