From UAE petrol prices and Saudi credit card reforms to real estate trends, remote work policies, and Ramadan 2026 dates — here are the top developments shaping life, business, and investment in the Gulf this week
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UAE Ramadan and Eid 2026: Expected dates for Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha announced
Emirates Astronomy Society reveals expected dates for UAE Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha in 2026
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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
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Ramadan 2025: UAE’s Fathers’ Endowment campaign raises $900m
UAE Fathers’ Endowment campaign has had more than 160,000 donations since start of Ramadan
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Ramadan 2025: Sheikh Mohammed announces $272m UAE Fathers’ Endowment campaign
Sheikh Mohammed launches Fathers’ Endowment Ramadan campaign in the UAE
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UAE Ramadan: Iftar timings for last days revealed, fasting period up to 14 hours
As the month of Ramadan comes to an end and Eid Al-Fitr approaches, here are the Iftar timings for the last 10 days
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UAE announces Ramadan working hours update
The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation provides detail on Ramadan working hours
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UAE iftar timings for April 2023 revealed
Ramadan will be observed until the end of April, here are the iftar timings for next month
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Ramadan 2023: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed calls for ‘peace and harmony’
Ramadan in the UAE began on Thursday, March 23
Abu Dhabi
UAE Ramadan: Day 1 fasting hours, iftar timings revealed
As day one of Ramadan begins tomorrow, here is all you need to know
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UAE announces Ramadan 2023 start date
The UAE has announced the start of Ramadan 2023 after the moon was not sighted Tuesday night
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UAE to announce Ramadan starting date tonight
The moon-sighting committee is scheduled to meet to announce the beginning of the holy month Ramadan
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UAE Ramadan 2023: 5 tips to stay healthy, lose weight during the Holy month
Fasting during Ramadan can be a challenging period for those who struggle to maintain healthy habits
Abu Dhabi
Ramadan 2023: UAE four-day weekend for Eid Al Fitr
If Eid-Al Fitr falls on April 20, then the UAE will have a four-day weekend on April 20, 21, 22 and 23
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UAE announces 3-day weekend throughout Ramadan for some workers
Employees in parts of the UAE will have a 3-day weekend throughout Ramadan
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UAE Ramadan: 1894 French cannon to be fired to mark start of Holy month
The historic French cannon was previously fired in two world wars and will be located at Expo City Dubai