Private sector employees in the UAE will have shorter working hours during the month of Ramadan.
According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, all private establishments have to reduce their work timings by two hours.
Earlier this week, the International Astronomical Centre predicted the holy month to start next Monday in most Middle Eastern countries.
In the UAE, the official date will be announced by the moon-sighting committee.
High‑level UAE–Kuwait meeting reaffirms fraternal ties
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has chaired the sixth session of the UAE-Kuwait Joint Higher Committee during a working visit to Kuwait.
Dubai Emiratisation Forum highlights investment in national talent
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, attended the opening of the Dubai Emiratisation Forum on Thursday.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed receives Italian President in Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received Italian President Sergio Mattarella, at Zabeel Palace, on Thursday.
UAE President begins official visit to Russia
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Moscow on an official visit to Russia.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed hosts Pakistan's President at Za'abeel Palace
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has held talks with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari.
UAE President meets Kuwait's Defence Minister
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday received Kuwait’s Defence Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al‑Salem Al‑Sabah, who is in the UAE on a working visit.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan approves future-focused Dubai 10X projects
Three new projects have been approved under the Dubai 10X Initiative, which aims to keep Dubai ten years ahead of other cities by adopting forward‑looking government models.
UAE President to hold official visit to Russia
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is set to begin an official visit to Russia on Thursday.
Emir of Kuwait receives UAE foreign minister
Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah today received the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at Bayan Palace.
UAE President hosts Italian counterpart in Abu Dhabi
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella on strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing the UAE-Italy strategic partnership.
UAE President appoints Secretary-General of National Media Authority
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing Dr. Jamal Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi as the Secretary-General of the National Media Authority with the rank of a Ministry Under-Secretary.
UAE withdraws another baby milk product over toxic concerns
The UAE has withdrawn a batch of 'Aptamil Advance 1 POF', widening a global recall of baby formula products on concerns it could be contaminated with the toxin cereulide.
Bilateral ties in focus as UAE, Pakistan presidents meet
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks in Abu Dhabi with Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari, on strengthening bilateral relations, with a focus on the economy, trade and investment.
Sheikh Abdullah begins working visit to Kuwait
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has started his working visit to Kuwait on Tuesday.
Dubai Gold District to debut world’s first 'Gold Street'
In a landmark move for the region’s gold and jewellery industry, Ithra Dubai has officially launched the Dubai Gold District.
Dubai launches global challenge for world’s first robot-built villa
Dubai Municipality has launched a global challenge to build the world’s first residential villa entirely using robotic construction systems.
UAE keeps territory, airspace off-limits for hostile acts against Iran
The UAE will not allow its airspace, territory and waters to be used in any hostile military actions against Iran, nor will it provide logistical support for such operations.
UAE joins launch of 'Arabian Gulf Security 4' drill in Qatar
The UAE security force has joined Qatar in launching the Joint Tactical Exercise of Gulf Cooperation Council security agencies, also known as Arabian Gulf Security 4.
UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines over ferry accident
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Philippines after a ferry capsized off the southern province of Basilan, killing at least 18 with several others reported missing.
UAE President attends military graduation ceremony
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has attended the graduation ceremony of the 50th batch of officer cadets, along with the first batch of university officer cadets, at Zayed II Military College in Al Ain.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has chaired the sixth session of the UAE-Kuwait Joint Higher Committee during a working visit to Kuwait.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, attended the opening of the Dubai Emiratisation Forum on Thursday.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received Italian President Sergio Mattarella, at Zabeel Palace, on Thursday.
