Christian worshippers thronged the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem on Saturday to celebrate the ceremony of the “Holy Fire,” an ancient ritual that sparked tensions this year with the Israeli police. In the annual ceremony that has been observed for over a millennium, a flame taken from Jesus’ tomb is used to light…
The UAE has called on all concerned parties in Sudan to exercise restraint, and to de-escalate and work towards ending this crisis through dialogue. The UAE Embassy in Khartoum is following with great concern the developments in Sudan and has reaffirmed the country’s position on the importance of de-escalation, and working towards finding a peaceful solution to…
Indian expat Rinza, a 41-year-old mother of two, couldn’t believe her luck when the Mahzooz team called her, saying she had won Dh1 million. “I was shocked and spellbound when I was checking my Mahzooz account while speaking with the Mahzooz team on the phone,” she said. Rinza, who is originally from India, has been…
Oman has announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for employees in the government and private sector, from Thursday, April 20 to Monday, April 24, 2023, the Oman Observer reported. Employees can expect a five-day weekend, and work will resume on Tuesday, April 25. The UAE has also announced the official holiday for Eid Al Fitr. Residents could get…
The UAE and Brazil have issued a joint statement following the official visit of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to the Emirates on April 15, 2023. The statement is as follows: “1. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, received His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva,…
Expo 2020 Dubai has submitted the closing report to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), the governing body for all World Expos. Titled ‘The Expo 2020 Dubai Story’, the 500-page report documents His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, vision to deliver…
Expo 2020 Dubai and its legacy are expected to contribute Dh154.9 billion ($42.2 billion) of gross value added (GVA) to the UAE’s economy from 2013 to 2042, a report from EY has shown. The World Expo, which welcomed 24.1 million visits during its six-month run, is also expected to support approximately 1,039,000 full-time equivalent (FTE)…
More than 70 per cent of schools in Dubai have been rated ‘Good’ or better in the latest inspection results released by education regulator Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The authority said over three-quarters (77 per cent) of students in Dubai study in ‘Good’ or better schools. Twenty schools were rated ‘Outstanding’, 39 ‘Very…
Question: I am in a managerial role in a company in mainland Dubai. Do the reduced Ramadan work hours apply to me? If I am asked to work beyond the six hours, am I eligible for some kind of compensation? Answer: Since you’re employed by a mainland company in Dubai, the provisions of Federal Decree-Law No 33…
Question: I stay in an apartment in Dubai. Who is responsible for maintenance such as AC, plumbing and general upkeep? Please advise. Answer: Pursuant to your query, it is assumed that you are a tenant residing in an apartment located in Dubai. Therefore, the provisions of Law No. 26 of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and…
