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The UAE Moon Sighting Committee calls on all Muslims in the country to sight the crescent of Shawwal 1444 AH on the evening of Thursday, 29 Ramadan, corresponding to April 20, 2023. The committee requested anyone who sees the crescent to contact the number 026921166 to be directed to the …

 The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced Sultan AlNeyadi along with his crew was responsible for sending back critical research samples on the Dragon cargo spacecraft before its return from the 27th contracted cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The spacecraft carrying approximately 1950 kg of …

 H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the “Mother of the Nation”, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), has issued directives to set the theme for this year’s Emirati Women’s Day, celebrated on …

In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of …

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved the disbursement of housing benefits worth AED2.74 billion to 1,800 citizens …

Former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok warned in Abu Dhabi on Sunday that Sudan is at a ‘“catastrophic” moment as a result of the ongoing war and called the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to immediately cease hostilities and announce a truce that allows safe …

Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomy Society: On 20 April 2023, a hybrid solar eclipse will take place (Total, partial or annular) depending on the region and time. The rare event will be visible in northern Australia, Indonesia, and the Indian Ocean between …

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today announced the launch of  the Hub Nub app, a new government communications mechanism that facilitates instant, reliable and effective communication between Dubai Government leaders and decision makers.Developed …

The United Nations Secretary-General has strongly condemned the outbreak of fighting in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces. In a statement today, António Guterres called on the two parties to immediately cease hostilities, restore calm and initiate a dialogue to resolve the crisis.

If Eid Al Fitr 2023 falls on Friday, 21st April, the Eid prayer and Friday prayer will be performed separately, according to a statement issued by the Fatwa Council of the United Arab Emirates on Friday. ‘’The issue of performing Friday prayer if Eid Al Fitr falls on Friday is …