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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued two federal decrees forming the UAE Council for Fatwa and appointing Abdullah bin Bayyah as Chairman of the Council with the Grade of Minister. The Council’s members include Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei as Vice Chairman, Dr. Khalifa Mubarak …

There are 4 days official holidays remaining in the UAE during 2024 for both the public and private sectors, which are: “Hijri New Year, Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday, and the National Day (2 days).” Islamic occasions dates may change according to the sighting of the crescent moon. Hijri New Year: 1 …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, stated that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and through the dedicated efforts of its people, continues to improve its standing each year, achieving higher ranks across …

France beat Austria 1-0 in their Euro 2024 Group D opener on Monday after Maximilian Wöber’s own goal in the 38th minute settled a fairly even contest. France coach Didier Deschamps racked up his 100th win in charge in Dusseldorf as he bids to become the first manager to win …

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of the success of the Hajj season of 1445 AH. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin …

Saudi Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel has urged pilgrims to avoid peak sun hours (11 am to 4 pm) when performing their remaining Hajj rituals. He urged them to avoid direct sun exposure and stay away from hot surfaces, stressing that prevention is key.The ministry’s spokesperson reported that 2,764 cases of …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Guðni Jóhannesson of Iceland on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour …

Republic of Korea will begin issuing the K-culture training visa for foreigners on a trial basis this year and consider introducing a new workation visa, with the goal of attracting more tourists from overseas, the finance ministry said Monday. Korean news agency Yonhap reported that it is part of the …

Savings deposits in the UAE’s banking sector, excluding interbank deposits, attracted about AED13.8 billion during the first quarter of this year, according to the latest statistics from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The apex bank’s statistics showed that savings deposits in the banking sector reached AED286.67 billion at …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received congratulatory messages on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha from Kings, Presidents, and Emirs of Arab and Islamic states. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and His …