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The Eid Al Fitr holiday break has been confirmed for those who work in the private sector in the UAE. On Wednesday, the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and and Emiratisation (MOHRE) announced that Ramadan 29 and Shawwal 3 would be a paid holiday for all those working in the private sector. This is set […] More
Emirates Airline has announced it is recommencing scheduled passenger flights from next week. Starting on May 21, the Dubai-based airline will be resuming flights to nine cities in eight countries, which also include flights connecting via Dubai, from Australia to the United Kingdom. The eight cities where passenger services will be operating to include: London […] More
Every year in the UAE, the 19th day of Ramadan is marked as Zayed Humanitarian Day, paying tribute to the nation’s founding father. Tributes flowed in for the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan yesterday, as Ramadan 19 marks the anniversary of his death in 2004. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice […] More
Private beaches in Dubai are now open, per a directive from Dubai Tourism. While public beaches remain closed, private beaches at hotels were reopened on Tuesday, May 12. However, there are strict guidelines in place. Beaches cannot go above 30 per cent capacity and beach day passes are not to be sold as of right […] More
Stay safe There are many rules and regulations to follow when residents leave the house in order to ensure the health and safety of the public. For example, masks must be worn at all times, temperatures must be checked upon entries to malls, supermarkets and other retailers and you must not leave the house between […] More
‘Angels and guardians’ Nancy Ajram has paid tribute to all those on the frontline of the battle against COVID-19 on Tuesday May 12, celebrating International Nurses Day. “All appreciation, respect and love for all male and female nurses,” the Lebanese singer said on Twitter. “You and all health workers are angels and guardians who are […] More
It was announced at the start of Ramadan malls would be opening across Dubai, but there were strict protocols put in place for shoppers in order to ensure the health and safety of the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, nearly three weeks on, there have been some updated guidelines issued by the Dubai Economy […] More
As a three-day meeting headed by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is currently underway in order to discuss procedures and preparations for life post-coronavirus, His Highness declared his commitment to ensuring the UAE has the fastest economic recovery in the world. The ruler of Dubai and Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE has […] More
