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Dubai Police arrest 222 beggars during Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr
Dubai: In an ongoing crackdown on begging and related fraudulent practices in the emirate during the month of Ramadan and upcoming Eid Al Fitr holidays, Dubai Police have apprehended 222 beggars, the authority announced on Friday. Colonel
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UAE announces Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for public sector employees
On Monday, the UAE announced Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for government sector employees nationwide. On its part, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources said the holiday will last from Shawwal 1 until the end of Shawwal 3, 1446
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Abu Dhabi closes poultry farm for posing 'significant risk to public health'
Abu Dhabi authorities shut down a poultry farm on Wednesday because it posed a significant public health risk. The Al Ajban area-based Al Fairooz Poultry Farm received administrative closure orders from authorities. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and
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Sharjah announces unified SMS payment format for public parking users
Sharjah announced Thursday that the public parking payment system via SMS now operates uniformly throughout all its cities starting March 6. The city
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Ramadan 2025: Paid public parking hours revised across UAE during holy month
The UAE adjusted public parking pay periods throughout Ramadan. Some emirates implemented free parking for vehicles while others opted to extend
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UAE announces distance learning for public school students during Ramadan
Students in public schools across the UAE will study through distance learning every Friday during Ramadan according to the Ministry of Education.
Read MoreSharjah announces extended paid public parking hours during Ramadan
The municipality of Sharjah declared extended paid parking hours throughout Ramadan beginning Monday. The Sharjah City Municipality has announced that daily public parking fees will be in effect from 8am through midnight. Every day neighbourhood
Read MoreUAE: Free meals for all students in public schools pushed at FNC
The education department in Abu Dhabi is implementing a healthy-eating policy by banning junk food in schools which supports the mission to establish a safe and nutritious food environment for students. According to a Federal National Council
Read MoreIsra Wal Miraj: Oman announces holiday for public, private sectors
Dubai: The Sultanate of Oman declared Thursday, 30 January 2025 as a public holiday in commemoration of Isra Wal Miraj. The vacation applies to public and private workers. Employers can demand workers to work, if necessary, if they are
Read MoreUAE 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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