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Will shorter Ramadan hours affect UAE workplace output?
Ramadan hours for private sector employees will be shorter this year with working hours reduced by 2 hours during the month of fasting. Though workers will have less time to fit eight hours’ worth of work into six, HR experts say Ramadan will
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Dubai gold prices jump over Dh100 in a month, hit record high
Gold prices in Dubai reached Dh630 per gram on Wednesday and hit a new record high, up above than Dh100 per gram in just one month. This translates to more than Gold Prices in UAE the gold prices in the UAE having gained over half of
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UAE Cold Snap Ending as Temperatures Rise This Week
After days of chilly mornings and evenings, the residents in United Arab Emirates (UAE) can expect to get some respite from the cold, meteorologists said — though winter is not over yet. Commuters huddled in jackets, early-morning
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Across the globe, there are people working in news who think the only way to get an audience’s attention is by scaring or enraging
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Afghanistan vs West Indies T20I Series 2026
Cricket enthusiasts in the UAE can brace themselves this January for a thrilling feast of cricket, when Afghanistan take on the West Indies in an
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Eight Nations join Trump's Gaza board
Eight countries — the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan and Qatar — have been invited to
Read MoreDubai gold prices rise Dh50 per gram in 2026, hit record high
Gold surged after hitting a new high on Tuesday evening in Dubai with the per gram price crossing Dh570 and jumping by more than Dh50 in just three weeks this year. The trading day opened with the 24K gold price pegged at Dh571. 25 per
Read MoreSharjah petrol station cameras to link with police systems
Some Sharjah petrol pumps will soon be connecting their camera systems to the emirate’s police, it has been announced. As part of the new project, a number of petrol stations in the city will come equipped with interconnected
Read MoreUAE Age Cut-Off Changes for April-Start Schools
After years of nervous waiting for clarity on when their children can start school, the UAE’s new age cut-off has come as a big relief to many families — but for parents looking at Indian curriculum schools, the message is clear:
Read MoreUAE temperatures to drop by up to 8°C
Emiratis and visitors alike may wish to keep their winter woolly sweaters out as the second half of January promises a sudden drop in temperature, for which most won't have to wait too long. Temperatures throughout the country can
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