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Ramadan 2025 in UAE: Starting date, fasting hours, need to know

The UAE Muslim community is preparing for Ramadan 2025 to engage in a month of spiritual devotion and self-reflection. As Ramadan approaches people adjust their schedules because work and school hours change which leads to a slower pace of life that

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UAE public holidays 2025: How to turn 13 days off into 45 days break with smart planning

Zuhara Safa, an Indian expat and marketing manager, 23 years old, knows how to book a holiday in January. She started 2025 on Wednesday, January 1, mixing annual leave with the New Year's public holiday.  "I was off 2 and 3 Jan,

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UAE traffic: Going back to work after holidays?

One bizarre sight was seeing residents during the UAE National Day holiday long weekend as streets in the country — normally filled with horny cars — slammed as people for the most part relaxed from their hectic work

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UAE flights: Travelling for Eid Al Adha holidays? List of items you cannot pack in your Luggage

As residents are busy preparing for Eid Al Adha and summer vacations, it is essential to be well-informed about what travellers can and cannot pack

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Eid Al Adha 2023 in Dubai: Holidays Dates Revealed in UAE

The UAE has announced dates for the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays. The Arafat Day and Eid holidays for federal ministries and entities will be

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Popular Visa-Free Travel Destinations for UAE Residents for Long Eid Break

UAE residents can expect a six-day weekend for Eid Al Adha 2023, starting on June 27. Travel searches have seen a surge for this period, similar to

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Travel Tips Dubai: How to get Cheapest Flights and Holidays for Summer

UAE travellers can save thousands of Dirhams by tweaking holiday plans, according to Skyscanner research. Changing the day of travel, departure airport and even week of a planned holiday can lead to massive savings for flexible travellers, said

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UAE Holidays: Exciting Long Weekends Await in the UAE for 2023!

As the year unfolds, it's always exciting to anticipate long weekends that provide an opportunity to escape the daily grind and embark on memorable adventures. In the UAE, 2023 brings with it several long weekends that can be cherished for

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Eid Al Fitr 2023: Dubai Private Schools to Close from Today

Private schools across Dubai are set to close from Today to mark the start of the long Eid Al Fitr weekend. The emirate's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) took to Twitter to announce that the Eid break for private schools would

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UAE, Saudi Arabia Confirms Eid 2023 holidays, See Details

As the month of Ramadan is set to come to an end, UAE and Saudi Arabia have officially announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for employees. Government and private sector workers in both countries will have a four-day long weekend from Thursday, April 20

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Health

How Abu Dhabi used waste water samples from planes to

1 week ago

As the month of Ramadan is set to come to an end, UAE and Saudi Arabia have officially announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for employees. Government

UAE doctors caution against flu symptoms

3 weeks   ago

As the month of Ramadan is set to come to an end, UAE and Saudi Arabia have officially announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for employees. Government

Can sleep 'erase' painful memories?

3 weeks   ago

As the month of Ramadan is set to come to an end, UAE and Saudi Arabia have officially announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for employees. Government

HMPV outbreak: How the virus is transmitted; symptoms,

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As the month of Ramadan is set to come to an end, UAE and Saudi Arabia have officially announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for employees. Government

Smoking fewer cigarettes not enough to reduce harm caused

1 month ago

As the month of Ramadan is set to come to an end, UAE and Saudi Arabia have officially announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for employees. Government

Sports

UAE: India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy tickets being

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As the month of Ramadan is set to come to an end, UAE and Saudi Arabia have officially announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for employees. Government

How to secure tickets for Dubai matches of Champions Trophy

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As the month of Ramadan is set to come to an end, UAE and Saudi Arabia have officially announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for employees. Government

Champions Trophy: India-Pakistan match ticket sales to go

2 days   ago

As the month of Ramadan is set to come to an end, UAE and Saudi Arabia have officially announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for employees. Government