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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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Long weekend: Some UAE companies offer up to 2-day break for Christmas
With Christmas approaching, a few offices in the UAE are giving internal off for the day and may be Boxing Day, making it a full-fledged break for their staff. The practice, established by internal company policy rather than official public
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Why UAE National Day is now called Eid Al Etihad: What it means for residents
December 2 has long been a day of national pride, unity and celebration in the UAE — for over 50 years, in fact. Yet you might have spotted a trend in the last couple of years — in official posters, newspaper articles and across TV and
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Sharjah library turns 100: How Ruler's home turned into a cultural landmark
The Sharjah Public Library serves as a monument to the emirate's forefathers literary and scholarly pursuits for 1 century. It started from the
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UAE: Meet 10-year-old 'young farmer' who grows fruits, vegetables in his backyard
Musleh Saeed Al Aryani, at only 10 years old, is transforming the agricultural world. It all started at the age of four during autumn visits to his
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Saudi Crown Prince viral thank you gesture to Trump could soon be an emoji
Statements made by the U.S president Donald Trump regarding the Middle East, including lifting sanctions on Syria during his tour, caused quite the
Read MoreUAE: Non-Muslims sit down for an Emirati iftar, experience warmth of culture at this home
To help promote understanding across culture, Mohammad Rashid Al Zaabi invited some non-Muslim guests to attend an iftar where he served them with the traditions of Ramadan in the UAE. We, Emiratis, always have the reputation for this
Read MoreIndia Fest Season 13: Discover the Best of Culture in Abu Dhabi
India Fest — the 13th Season of the iconic India fest is back in Abu Dhabi with never seen before cultural experience and still continues to be one amongst the most awaited Signature events for the Indian Community in the Capital.
Read MoreSouthside Carnival 2025: Celebrate South Indian Culture in Dubai
Prepare for a musical, cultural, and business networking adventure to remember at the Southside Carnival 2025! It is a carnival of the season that is dedicated to the South Indian community and invites all to the festivities. Set for Januar
Read MoreNavratri Dandiya Night Utsav 2024: A Night of Dance & Culture
Utsav 2024 Fun Night Dandiya In Celebration Of Navratri: Light Festival In Style! Grab hold of the spirit of the festive ‘Navratri’ Utsav and run as a centralized wear of praise in the navratri dandiya night utsav 2024! The next event
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