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With the Holy Month of Ramadan set to begin this week, reduced working hours have been announced for those working in the private sector in the UAE.It was announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation on Saturday that working hours would be reduced by two hours throughout Ramadan.“HE Nasser Bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister of Human Resources & Emiratisation, announces the reduction of two working hours for all employees working in the private sector during the holy month of Ramadan (1442 Hijri) as per federal law no. 8 for 1980, on regulating labour relations,” a statement read on the authority’s Twitter page.Last week, reduced working hours were also confirmed for public sector employees.It was announced by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), that during Ramadan working hours would be from 9am to 2pm.The only exception is for “those whose work nature requires otherwise”.
FAHR: Working hours in #Federal_Government during #Ramadan from 9 am to 2 pm except for those whose work nature requires otherwise. pic.twitter.com/m6xo9xOZyr
— FAHR (@FAHR_UAE) April 8, 2021When is Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr in the UAE?So, when exactly is the Holy Month set to begin?The predicted dates for Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr were announced back in January, per UAE Barq. Ibrahim Al-Jarwan, who is a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, estimated when the crescent will appear to mark the beginning of Ramadan.ALSO READ: All the UAE public holidays coming up in 2021Al-Jarwan expects the Ramadan crescent to be born on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 06:31pm UAE time. The holy month of Ramadan would then begin the next day on Tuesday, April 13.However, these dates are only predictions at present and the firm dates will be announced by the UAE government.Eid Al Fitr then falls on the last day of the Islamic month of Ramadan to Shawwal 3. It’s been predicted that Eid al Fitr could fall on May 13, a Thursday, which would mean a potential three-day weekend.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature Image: Unsplash More

With the UAE continuing its mission to explore space further, a history-making announcement was made as a part of this journey – unveiling the first female Arab astronaut.Over the weekend, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced there were two new Emirati astronauts, one of which is female.“We announce the first Arab female astronaut, among two new astronauts, selected from over 4,000 candidates to be trained with NASA for future space exploration missions,” he said. “Congratulations Noura Al Matrooshi and Mohammed Al Mulla.”Both Al Matrooshi and Al Mulla join the UAE Astronaut Programme with four astronauts in total now including Hazzaa Al Mansoori and Sultan Al Neyadi who were previously recruited.
We announce the first Arab female astronaut, among two new astronauts, selected from over 4,000 candidates to be trained with NASA for future space exploration missions. Congratulations Noura Al Matrooshi and Mohammed Al Mulla. pic.twitter.com/bfyquyzqAJ
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) April 10, 2021It’s a particularly poignant moment for Al Matrooshi as she becomes the first female not only in the UAE but in the Arab world to become an astronaut. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from UAE University in 2015, she gained several years of experience in the field.Al Matrooshi has also previously represented the UAE at the United Nations Youth Conference in summer 2018 and winter 2019.As for Al Mulla, he’s also a record-breaker in his own right. At just the age of 19, he received his commercial pilot’s license Australian Civil Aviation Authority, becoming the youngest ever pilot in the Dubai Police. Nine years later he received his pilot trainer license from General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and became the youngest ever trainer at the age of 28.The recruitment of the two new astronauts comes after the UAE made history back in February becoming the first Arab-led mission to reach Mars’ orbit.

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A new era of science officially arrived in Dubai this week – the opening of Aviv Clinics, a clinic which is said to reverse human ageing.The first Aviv Clinics opened its doors in Florida, USA back in 2020 and has received positive feedback since leading to the inauguration of its Dubai clinic happening.The clinic was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group, other senior government representatives from a number of UAE Ministries and the newly appointed Consul General for Israel, Ilan Stzulman Starosta all being part of the opening.As a testament to UAE and Israel’s successful collaboration through the historic Abraham Accords, Aviv Clinics uses a transformative treatment that has scientifically proven to go back in time with any physical and cognitive decline caused by the aging process. Using the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) with the latest in neuroscience, this unique technology delivered by the clinic makes it the most advanced diagnostic imaging technique for transformation in the world.Through intense and thorough research, Professor Shai Efrati played a key contributing role, with dedicated assistance from the research team at Sagol School of Neuroscience at Shamir Medical Center in Israel in delivering this unique project here in the Middle East.Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC, said: “DMCC is home to some of Dubai’s most innovative companies and individuals shaping the future of tomorrow. We are delighted that our Jumeirah Lakes Towers community has been selected as the setting for the world-class Aviv Clinics Dubai.”The adoption of innovative, smart technologies in healthcare delivery supports the UAE’s vision to become a global hub for cutting-edge innovation in healthcare. With an international team of physicians, physiologists, neuropsychologists, nurses and experts in the process of advancement, this 7,000 square metre facility is all set to break boundaries in the Middle East.Keeping in line with UAE’s vision for 2021 to be a hub for cutting-edge innovation in several diverse sectors. Awadh Al Ketbi, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority, said “The opening of Aviv Clinics in Dubai adds a new dimension to the advanced, world-class healthcare infrastructure in Dubai and the UAE.Located at a strategic location in Dubai in JLT, for more information regarding the treatments or to book an appointment visit aviv-clinics.com– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Supplied More

As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, the UAE has announced reduced working hours for those who work in the public sector.Per the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), it was stated that during Ramadan working hours would be from 9aam to 2pm.The only exceptions is for “those whose work nature requires otherwise”.
FAHR: Working hours in #Federal_Government during #Ramadan from 9 am to 2 pm except for those whose work nature requires otherwise. pic.twitter.com/m6xo9xOZyr
— FAHR (@FAHR_UAE) April 8, 2021The working hours for those in the private sector are yet to be announced. When is Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr in the UAE?So, when exactly is the Holy Month set to begin?The predicted dates for Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr were announced back in January, per UAE Barq. Ibrahim Al-Jarwan, who is a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, estimated when the crescent will appear to mark the beginning of Ramadan.ALSO READ: All the UAE public holidays coming up in 2021Al-Jarwan expects the Ramadan crescent to be born on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 06:31pm UAE time. The holy month of Ramadan would then begin the next day on Tuesday, April 13.However, these dates are only predictions at present and the firm dates will be announced by the UAE government.Eid Al Fitr then falls on the last day of the Islamic month of Ramadan to Shawwal 3. It’s been predicted that Eid al Fitr could fall on May 13, a Thursday, which would mean a potential three-day weekend.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature Image: Visit Abu Dhabi Instagram  More