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March 23 will be the first day of Ramadan in the UAE

The committee said, “The Crescent for the month of Ramadan was NOT SEEN in Saudi Arabia today, subsequently Thursday 23rd March 2023 will be the first Day of Ramadan. Taraweeh Prayers will begin following Isha Prayers tomorrow."

21 Mar 2023

UAE President receives well-wishers for the Holy Month of Ramadan

The well wishers attended a banquet Iftar held by Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed on this occasion.

12 hours ago

Dhs5,000 fine, jail for begging in the streets of UAE

If the beggar is not physically disabled, or if he/she has an apparent source of living, or if the beggar had fabricated being injured with wounds or permanent disabilities.

18 hours ago

UAE among world's top countries with low tuberculosis rates: MoHAP

On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, observed on March 24 each year, MoHAP stated that the global day is being marked under the theme, “Yes! We can end TB!”

19 hours ago

Emirati engineers craft customised prosthetic limbs using 3D technology

A team of young Emirati engineers at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) have achieved a new breakthrough in developing prosthetic limbs using 3D printing technology.

23 Mar 2023

Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy celebrates 50 years of relations between UAE and Turkey

The session highlighted the enduring diplomatic ties spanning over five decades between the UAE and Türkey whilst also underscoring the momentous 27 accords inked in the last 18 months, which include the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

23 Mar 2023

UAE leaders congratulate Pakistani President on National Day

Sheikh Mohamed has sent a message of congratulations to President Arif Alvi of Pakistan on the occasion of his country's National Day, which is known as "Pakistan Day".

23 Mar 2023

UAE leaders receive Ramadan greetings from Arab and Muslim leaders

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also received similar messages marking the occasion.

23 Mar 2023

Sultan pardons 399 prisoners, greets leaders and Muslim world on the advent of Ramadan

Sheikh Sultan has ordered the release of 399 prisoners of different nationalities from Sharjah's correctional and punitive establishments, ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan.

22 Mar 2023

Pakistan Embassy marks National Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi

A large number of diplomatic corps, officials of the UAE, prominent business individuals and Pakistani community residing in the UAE participated in the event.

22 Mar 2023

Sheikh Mohammed pardons 971 prisoners ahead of Ramadan

The pardon gives the released prisoners an opportunity to get a fresh start in life and reintegrate into the community, he added.

22 Mar 2023

VIDEO: Sheikh Sultan opens Awal Al Khulafaa Al Rashideen mosque in Sharjah

The Awal Al Khulafaa Al Rashideen mosque in Sharjah’s Al Khan area in the presence of Khalid Abdullah Taryam, Chairman of Dar Al Khaleej, and a large number of officials.

22 Mar 2023

Sheikh Mohammed attends the second Dubai Breeze-Up Sale held at the Meydan Racecourse

Organised by the Dubai Racing Club in cooperation with leading auction house Goffs, the Dubai Breeze-Up Sale 2023 saw a catalogue of two-year-old horses, selected from Ireland and the UK, going under the hammer.

22 Mar 2023

UAE stands in solidarity with Pakistan and Afghanistan, offers condolences over earthquake victims

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) expressed its sincere condolences to Pakistan and Afghanistan and their peoples, as well as to the families of the victims of this tragedy. It also wished the injured a speedy recovery.

22 Mar 2023

UAE distributes 200 tonnes of dates to quake-affected people in Turkey

The initiative reflects the wise leadership's keenness to provide assistance to affected families and alleviate their suffering ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan.

22 Mar 2023

VIDEO: We see 16 sunrises and sunsets every day, says Sultan Al Neyadi

Thousands interact with the Emirati astronaut in the first in a series of nine live public interactions of ‘A call With Space.’

22 Mar 2023

Court rejects woman's Dhs45,000 compensation plea for lack of evidence

The Abu Dhabi Court rejects lawsuit filed by a woman, in which she demanded that another woman pay her Dhs45,000, including Dhs25,000 for repairing her car and Dhs20,000 in compensation.

21 Mar 2023

UAE President, VP call mothers a source of strength, inspiration

President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated the UAE mothers on the occasion of the International Mother’s Day.

21 Mar 2023

27-year-old Emirati woman dies after her car crashes into a wall in Fujairah

The accident took place at around 3:00 pm on Tuesday, during the rainfall time in Fujairah, Colonel Saleh Mohammed Abdullah Al Dhanhani, Director of the Traffic and Patrols Department at the Fujairah Police, said.

21 Mar 2023

Ramadan moon not sighted in Saudi Arabia, first day of Ramadan will be on Thursday

The Shariah courts across the country will monitor and notify the committee of any sightings, while the Lunar Calendar Committee at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department will continue to gather evidence and report its findings to the Moon-Sighting Committee.

21 Mar 2023

ERC distributes 10,000 school bags to Syrian children

The aid is the first phase of an initiative to distribute more than 10,000 school bags and stationery to several Syrian governorates. It is part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian and relief efforts.

21 Mar 2023

VIDEO: Rain and hailstorm flood several areas of UAE, weather alert issued

The Dubai Police sent text messages to residents warning them about bad weather conditions.

21 Mar 2023

UAE leaders extend Nowruz greetings

“To all those celebrating Nowruz, both in the UAE and around the world, I extend my best wishes to you and your families and hope that the year ahead brings you continued peace and prosperity.”

21 Mar 2023

UAE condemns statements by Israeli Minister of Finance denying existence of Palestinian people

The UAE also condemned his use of a map of Israel that includes lands from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the occupied Palestinian territories.

21 Mar 2023

UAE President pardons 1,025 prisoners ahead of Ramadan

The move comes as part of President Mohamed's humanitarian initiatives and is reflective of the values of forgiveness and tolerance to give pardoned inmates an opportunity to start a new life and ease the suffering of their families.

21 Mar 2023

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