Eid Al-Fitr, which marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, is one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar
Culture & Society
1 Billion Meals Endowment
Ramadan 2025: UAE organisations to auction off premium licence plates and phone numbers for Fathers’ Endowment
UAE transport authorities and telcos are set to auction off desirable numbers to raise money for Fathers’ Endowment Ramadan campaign
1 Billion Meals Endowment
Ramadan 2025: UAE’s Fathers’ Endowment campaign raises $900m
UAE Fathers’ Endowment campaign has had more than 160,000 donations since start of Ramadan
Goodwill Ambassador
Social media influencer Karen Wazen appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador for MENA
Karen Wazen launches Ramadan initiative in support of refugees
National Center of Meteorology (NCM)
UAE weather: Rains hit nation; more showers expected this week
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued rain alerts for Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain
Saudi Ministry of Health
Saudi Arabia issues warning over fake sick leave, announces $26,670 fine and jail for violators
Saudi Arabia issues fake sick leave warning, clarifies heavy fines for violators
air pollution
UAE achieves substantial air quality improvement, says new report
This significant progress has propelled the UAE up the global rankings, with the country now positioned 17th worldwide for air quality
drugs
Saudi Arabia drug bust: Authorities seize 1.36mn narcotics at UAE-Saudi border
The pills were found hidden in a shipment that entered Saudi Arabia through the port
DIFC
Sheikh Mohammed issues new law governing DIFC Courts in Dubai
New Dubai International Financial Centre Courts laws set out rules and responsibilities of judicial body
Arab women
Female entrepreneurs in the UAE express confidence, using AI to secure growth
Emirati women are adopting AI to grow businesses in the UAE, according to GoDaddy survey
CBUAE
How to get ultra-rare new AED100 coin in the UAE
Central Bank of the UAE releases limited edition AED100 coin
Eid
UAE Eid Al Fitr 2025 expected dates and how to maximise time off
Eid Al Fitr 2025 is coming soon in the UAE, here’s how to make the most of your time off
Airline Meals
UAE airlines Emirates and Etihad serve up Ramadan dishes
Emirates and Etihad serve up traditional Arabic food and iftar dishes during Ramadan 2025
border regulations
Saudi Arabia arrested over 20,700 last week in residency and labour operations
Saudi Arabia announces more than 20,700 arrests in a single week as it clamps down on residency, labour and security breaches
National Center of Meteorology (NCM)
UAE weather forecast: Rain expected next week
UAE weather forecasters share details of upcoming rain
The UAE Lottery
UAE Lottery results: Check winning numbers for $27m grand prize draw on March 8
Check your tickets to see if you have won $27m grand prize in the UAE Lottery on Saturday, March 8
mosque
Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque received over 6.5m visitors last year
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi saw 20 per cent uplift in visitors last year
