In the Gulf Region, Muslims looked forward to Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 with great enthusiasm, as they anticipated the sighting of the Shawwal crescent, which signified the end of Ramadan. But even after careful preparation, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates failed to spot the crescent, which resulted in the declaration that April 10 would … Read more
Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced a two-hour decrease in working hours every single day for all private sector employees in the UAE during Ramadan. Organizations can establish flexible or remote work arrangements based on their operational demands. Furthermore, the UAE government has announced the official working hours for public … Read more
Enjoy a nice Monday morning in the UAE, with partly overcast sky and warm temperatures. However, expect rainy weather later in the day, with thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast over the Emirates. The National Centre of Meteorology predicts dusty conditions, increased cloud cover, and convective clouds bringing rain. This weather pattern is caused by a … Read more
A new visa service designed specifically for overseas students who are keen to study in Saudi Arabia has been launched by the kingdom. In an effort to expedite the application process, the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) together developed the Study In Saudi Arabia visa program. The platform, which … Read more
The Saudi government has issued an order ahead of Ramadan prohibiting iftar meals on mosque premises because of hygiene concerns. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs underlined the need of avoiding conducting iftar projects inside mosques in order to preserve hygiene standards. The Ministry’s letter highlighted that mosque leaders should designate appropriate locations in the courtyards … Read more