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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

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continue to carve out their new roles post-royal life, their first project with Netflix has been unveiled.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who signed a multi-million dollar deal with the streaming giant last year, will be producing a docu-series entitled Heart of Invictus.Set to follow a group of young competitors, the docu-series will explore their journey to the Invictus Games, which Prince Harry founded in 2014.The new Netflix series will be produced in partnership with Harry and Meghan’s production company Archewell Productions and will explore the group of competitors who have all “suffered life-changing injuries or illnesses on their road to the Invictus Games The Hague 2020, now set to take place in 2022”.Upon the announcement, Prince Harry made a statement stating he “couldn’t be more excited”.“Since the very first Invictus Games back in 2014, we knew that each competitor would contribute in their own exceptional way to a mosaic of resilience, determination, and resolve,” he said. “This series will give communities around the world a window into the moving and uplifting stories of these competitors on their path to the Netherlands next year.“As Archewell Productions’ first series with Netflix, in partnership with the Invictus Games Foundation, I couldn’t be more excited for the journey ahead or prouder of the Invictus community for continuously inspiring global healing, human potential and continued service.”Similarly, the co-CEO of Netflix, Ted Sarandos, said he “couldn’t be happier” about the streaming giant’s first project with the duke and duchess.“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the Archewell Productions team are building an ambitious slate that reflects the values and causes they hold dear,” he said. “From the moment I met them, it’s been clear that the Invictus Games hold a very special place in their hearts, and I couldn’t be happier that their first series for Netflix will showcase that for the world in a way never seen before.”– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Supplied  More

It was outlined by the UAE earlier this year that the government aimed to have 50 per cent of the population vaccinated by March, a goal which has now been surpassed.
Last month, it was confirmed by Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, that as of Saturday 56.59 per cent of the eligible population had been vaccinated against COVID-19, while 72.89 per cent of elderly citizens and residents and those with chronic diseases had been inoculated against the disease.
At present, there are four COVID-19 vaccines available in the UAE.
The first vaccine to be approved in the UAE was the Sinophram vaccine, followed by the Pfizer vaccine being permitted in Dubai towards the end of last year.
In January, Russia’s Sputnik V was approved for emergency use. The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine was approved for use in Dubai last month.
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For the last 22 years, His Majesty King Abdullah II has reigned Jordan as a member of the Hashemite dynasty, the royal family of the country since 1921.However, it’s the role of the Crown Prince of Jordan, which determines who will step into the role of monarch next, and the history of the role of Crown Prince has been a turbulent one for the country.Throughout the 100-year Hashemite reign in Jordan, there has been a total of eight Crown Princes.From 1946 to 1951 under the reign of King Abdullah I, Prince Talal was the Crown Prince and eventually succeeded his father’s role after his death.Following King Talal’s succession, he appointed his son Hussein as Crown Prince in September 1951. However, after just 13 months on the throne, the country’s Parliament forced King Talal to abdicate due to worries over his mental health.King Hussein then ascended into the role of the monarch for the country and was under his 47-year reign where the successor of the Crown Prince role changed four times.Firstly, Hussein’s younger brother Prince Muhammad was made Crown Prince of Jordan in 1952 and he held the post for 10 years until 1962. However, Hussein then removed Prince Muhammad from the role, appointing his infant son, Abdullah – who is now the King of Jordan – to the position.However, some three years later, Prince Hassan, the younger brother of King Hussein, was appointed as the Crown Prince of Jordan in April 1995, a position which he held for four years. But, on 24 January 1999, Hussein replaced the role of Crown Prince for the fourth time, naming his son Abdullah, who was now an adult, as the heir apparent. Two weeks later, on February 7, 1999, King Hussein died.Upon King Abdullah II’s ascension to the throne, complying with his late father’s wishes, he appointed his younger half-brother, Prince Hamzah, as Crown Prince of Jordan.Prince Hamzah bin Hussein of Jordan and Princess Noor on their wedding dayHowever, less than six years later after becoming king, His Majesty removed the title of Crown Prince from his brother on November 4, 2004.Per the Washington Institute, Abdullah II wrote a letter to his “dear brother” Prince Hamzah stating that he was a “sincere Jordanian soldier, keen to selflessly perform the call of duty”. However, the monarch stated that he wanted to free his brother from the constricting role of Crown Prince as it had “restrained” him.“Holding this symbolic position has restrained your freedom and hindered our trusting you with certain responsibilities that you are fully qualified to undertake,” he said in the letter. “I have decided to free you from the constraints of the position of Crown Prince in order to give you the freedom to work and undertake any mission or responsibility I entrust you with, along side with all our brothers, the sons of Al Hussein, and other members of the Hashemite Family.”While King Abdullah did not officially appoint a new Crown Prince straight away, it’s stated in the constitution that the throne is passed to the eldest son of the monarch unless stipulated otherwise.Five years after Prince Hamzah was stripped of the Crown Prince title, King Abdullah’s eldest son Prince Hussein was named Crown Prince of Jordan on July 2, 2009. He was 15-years-old.While the role of Crown Prince of Jordan certainly has been tumultuous, under the reign of King Abdullah II with the help of Crown Prince Hussein, they have both brought stability and prosperity not just to Jordan, but to the entire region.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Instagram/Getty More

Here is everything you need to know about Jordan’s charismatic Crown Prince Hussein, who is the son of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania.He’s next in line to the throneCrown Prince Hussein is the heir apparent of King Abdullah II. He was officially appointed the next-in-line title in 2009, at the age of 15.His grandfather was the father of modern JordanCrown Prince Hussein is named after his grandfather, the late King Hussein bin Talal, who reigned from 1952 until his death in 1999. King Hussein was known to his people as Al-Malik Al-Insan, or “The Humane King”, as he worked hard to improve the lives of Jordanians.He’s a family manCrown Prince Hussein is older brother to Princess Iman, Princess Salma, and Prince Hashem, and occasionally shares cute photos of him and his siblings playing around. Fun fact: King Abdullah II and Prince Hashem share the same birthday, while Princess Iman and Princess Salma’s birthdays are just one day apart.He has a history degreeIn 2016, Hussein graduated from Georgetown University in the United States with a degree in international history. His sister Iman also went to the same university and graduated from its School of Foreign Service this year.He has a shared connection with Prince William and Prince HarryCrown Prince Hussein graduated from the UK’s prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2017. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because British Princes William and Harry also went there – as did Hussein’s father, King Abdullah II. Hussein now holds the rank of second lieutenant in the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army.He has a charitable heartHussein has launched many initiatives through his charity, the Crown Prince Foundation, including a ‘Hearing Without Borders’ initiative that seeks to treat deaf children through cochlear implants and support them with specialised rehabilitation, training and education.He knows how to use his platformCrown Prince Hussein is actively involved in youth empowerment efforts, and at the age of 20, he became the youngest person ever to chair a UN Security Council Meeting. He is also actively involved in youth empowerment efforts, and last year delivered an impassioned speech at the World Economic Forum about the issues faced by young people in the Middle East.He’s a helicopter pilotThe Crown Prince first completed his first solo flight in a military helicopter in 2018. The royal received the traditional “water salute” to mark the milestone – which involved a bucket of water being poured over his head.He’s also a great tour guideHussein is passionate about his country and never misses an opportunity to show it off to the world. He’s previously played host to a group of celebrities including Ellie Goulding, Karlie Kloss, Princess Beatrice and designer Misha Nonoo.He has normal hobbies, tooIn his spare time, he enjoys reading and sports – especially football. Hussein regularly posts photos and videos to Instagram that reveal his love for the game, and last month even uploaded a video of himself scoring a goal with a left-footed kick.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Crown Prince Hussein Instagram More

A new national plan in the UAE is underway to advance the role of women in peace and security.The National Action Plan is being spearheaded by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi, the wife of the founder of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed, and is an implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security.It’s also a groundbreaking plan for the region as it’s the first GCC country to show its commitment to advancing the role of women in these fields. Peace and Security.Her Highness, who is also Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, shared a statement on the historical plan.“I commend the efforts of the General Women’s Union and all national entities; federal, local, and civil society organisations for their work on the UAE National Action Plan,” Sheikha Fatima, who is also known as the ‘Mother of the Nation’, said.“I would also like to commend the role that UN Women play in meeting the global commitments towards women, peace, and security.”“We have never lost sight of Arab women or all women of the world to build their capabilities and develop their skills in all sectors.”Her Highness went on to highlight the UAE’s commitment to promote equality between genders.“The UAE is committed to promoting equality between men and women as a key UAE policy and supports the important role that women play in advancing the process of sustainable development,” she said. “We also affirm the UAE’s support of UN Women’s programs and initiatives that build a better future for women in the UAE and around the world.”– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: WAM More

With Ramadan fast approaching, the UAE has announced reduced school hours across three emirates – Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah – during the Holy Month.For Dubai, as per Khaleej Times, Mohammed Darwish, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Permits and Compliance at Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) said, “Private schools in Dubai can hold classes up to five hours during Ramadan, We’ve given schools the flexibility of choosing their start and end time in consultation with parents.”With regard to the capital, Abu Dhabi, private schools shall also have a reduction in working hours amid Ramadan as announced by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). He stated, “The school cannot start before 9:30am and must end the day before or at 3:30pm.”As for Sharjah,tThe Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) had addressed that school timings shall not last for more than five hours, with a reduction in homework and examinations during Ramadan starting classes from 9am onwards, with the day to be held between three and four hours, depending on the student’s grade and requirements.Keeping in line with all safety regulations amid the pandemic, a statement issued on the UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) advised that people should not attend evening gatherings and family visits should also be limited during the month.
#NCEMA: For the health & safety of society, we advise all to avoid evening gatherings during Ramadan, limit family visits, & avoid distributing & exchanging meals between homes & families. Only members of the same family living in the same house can share meals#TogetherWeRecover
— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) March 16, 2021All the necessary safety measures have been taken to ensure that all the pupils remain safe amid the COVID-19 outbreak.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Unsplash @mclee More

With summer fast approaching, many countries are preparing to safely open their borders as COVID-19 vaccine drives globally are well underway.One such country preparing to welcome tourists back is Cyprus.The nation’s health ministry announced on Monday that a “coronavirus safe list” will be launched on April 1, 2021.The list features 16 countries that were previously not included on its list, including the UAE. Other countries include the UK, Russia, Israel, Lebanon, Qatar, USA, Serbia, Lebanon, Egypt, Belarus, Serbia and more.Visitors intending to visit from the countries on Cyrpus’ safe list will be exempt from any quarantine time.There is, however, a negative COVID-19 PCR test required which must be done a maximum of 72 hours before departure and then another test is required upon arrival into Cyprus.Similarly, social distancing measures must be followed, masks must be worn when required and regular sanitisation is needed.With the flight time from the UAE only being three hours and 40 minutes, it’s the perfect destination for a short getaway.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature Image: Courtesy of Columbia Beach Resort Cyprus More