Abu Dhabi warn public over fake social media prizes and Ramadan scams
Culture & Society
Dubai Government
Dubai announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 holidays
Dubai government announces public sector holidays for public sector workers
Kuwait
Kuwait clarifies driving with burqa ban claims
Kuwait says ban on driving while wearing a burqa is not an enforceable law
Emirati women
UAE sets regulations for housing support for women
UAE housing program defines regulations of support for Emirati women
AI
The 10-20-70 rule explained: How GCC businesses can turn massive AI investments into long-term profit
GCC businesses are planning to increase tech spending in 2025, with AI a priority. How can the investments help growth?
Eid
Eid Al Fitr 2025: UAE announces private sector holiday
UAE has now confirmed holiday dates for public and private sector to mark Eid Al Fitr 2025
AI
Dubai AI Festival 2025: Artificial Intelligence event returns as UAE targets $46bn sector
Dubai AI Festival 2025 will be a significant event in Dubai AI Week
Eid
Sharjah announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 holiday
Sharjah reveals dates of Eid Al Fitr holiday for public sector workers
Dubai
IBPC Dubai unveils affiliate Tier to empower women, youth entrepreneurs
The Council has adopted a more streamlined and inclusive approach to its broader membership categories
National Center of Meteorology
Saudi Arabia braces for 5-day thunderstorm, NCM issues alert across multiple regions
Saudi Arabia’s NCM warns of moderate to heavy thunderstorms, flash floods, and hail across most regions, including Makkah, Madinah, and Asir, from Wednesday to Sunday
Pavel Durov
Telegram founder Pavel Durov back in Dubai after six months in France
French officials temporarily relax bail conditions until April 7; Telegram founder Durov posts it felt “great to be home” after being held in France
Dubai Municipality
Dubai announces new planning rules to allow home extensions and add living space
Dubai Municipality introduces new planning rules to allow home extensions and updated building code
Architecture
Saudi Arabia defines 19 architectural styles in Kingdom as it looks to create 34,000 jobs, set $2.1bn target
Saudi architecture map defines 19 different styles for buildings in the Kingdom
Eid Al Fitr
UAE announces Eid Al-Fitr 2025 holidays for public sector
If Ramadan extends to 30 days, an additional public holiday will be granted on the 30th of Ramadan, effectively extending the Eid break in the UAE
Dubai
The Dubai 100: The ultimate 2025 power list drops on 26 March, are you ready?
Be the first to discover Dubai’s most influential figures – subscribe now for exclusive access on 26 March
UAE weather: Rains, temperature drop expected on Monday, NCM alerts
Humidity to increase during the night hours in UAE
Fathers' Endowment campaign
UAE Lulu Group chairman Yusuffali MA contributes $5.4mn to Sheikh Mohammed’s Fathers’ Endowment Campaign
The campaign establishes a sustainable endowment fund to provide medical treatment and healthcare services for those in need while honouring fathers in the UAE
