The standard work-day is typically reduced by two hours for all employees across private sectors in the UAE, regardless of whether you are observing Ramadan or not. Also Read UAE: Ramadan school timings and rules for Dubai and Sharjah UAE Ramadan 2021: Abu Dhabi suspends Ramadan tent activities...
Marking the end of the month of Ramadan for Muslims, Eid Al Fitr is a celebration that begins when the new crescent Moon is visible. It is accompanied by a paid holiday for public and private sector workers in the UAE. Emirates Astronomical Society previously forecasted April 10 as the date...
While the UAE is culturally diverse, Dubai is an Islamic Emirate so you need to be aware of the laws and customs. Make sure you respect the dress code and only drink alcohol in permitted venues. Know when Ramadan is and understand that food and drink cannot be consumed in public during t...
Not complaining, but the traffic here is absolutely unbelievable Who’da thought our small highways would ever resemble Southern California’s gridlocked freeways? It seems that everyone, absolutely everyone, is out and about. I had not realized how much this war has affected people. It reminds ...
Those considering visiting Saudi Arabia or the UAE during Ramadan know it's not for the faint-hearted. The country follows strict fasting rules, with shops not serving food until after sunset. During Ramadan, you will not be allowed to eat in public whether you follow the faith or not. Thi...
These rules tend to become stricter during the Holy month of Ramadan. What should I wear at the beach or waterpark in Qatar? At the beach or a waterpark in Qatar, you will see anything ranging from ladies’ full-length burkinis to fairly skimpy bathers. Topless is an absolute no-no ...
And in fact it’s a previous iteration of that car, which I snapped and posted the other day on Motoring Middle East Facebook page, and the discussion that ensued, which is what sparked off this train of thought – that and the Ramadan hunger… you go a bit crazy when you’re fasting...
10. Complete ground support is availableWhile the speed of service delivery on the ground may be slow, especially during holiday periods such as Ramadan, full services and arrangements through credit are available throughout the region. Fuel delays are uncommon, with the exception of OMDB, where...
enough to feed a small army in between spew breaks and had to resist eating out in public – due to Ramadan – which was a whole other challenge. My husband was fasting, and I pretty much wanted to sleep after he ...