Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the operating hours for all its services during the Holy Month of Ramadan 1446/2025.

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The revised timings apply to all of its entities including customer happiness centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro and Tram, marine transport services, and service provider centres (vehicle testing).

Below are the timings for its entities.

Dubai Metro Timings

Red and Green Line Stations:

Monday to Thursday: 5:00am – 12:00am (Midnight)

Friday: 5:00am – 1:00am (Next Day)

Saturday: 5:00am – 12:00am (Midnight)

Sunday: 8:00am – 12:00am (Midnight)

Dubai Tram

Monday to Saturday: 6:00am – 1:00am (Next Day)

Sunday: 9:00am – 1:00am (Next Day)

Dubai Public Buses (Dubai Bus)

To check changes in bus schedules during the Holy Month of Ramadan, please visit the S’hail App.

Marine Transport

For marine transport schedules during Ramadan, please visit this link

Public Parking Timings

Monday to Saturday:

o First Period: 8:00am – 6:00am

o Second Period: 8:00pm – 12:00am (Midnight)

Note: Multi-level parking buildings operate 24/7.

Customer Happiness Centres

Umm Ramool, Deira, Al Barsha, Al Manara, and Al Tawar:

• Monday to Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Friday: 9:00am to 12:00pm

Note: Smart Customer Happiness Centres in Umm Ramool, Deira, Al Barsha, Al Kifaf, and RTA’s Head Office will continue to operate 24/7 as usual.

Service Provider Centres (Vehicle Testing)

Monday to Thursday & Saturday:

• Tasjeel, Jebel Ali: 7:00am – 4:00pm
• Tasjeel, Hatta: 8:00am – 3:00pm

Friday:

• Tasjeel, Jebel Ali: 7:00am – 12:00pm
• Tasjeel, Hatta: 8:00am – 12:00pm

Tasjeel Al Qusais, Al Barsha, and Al Warsan:

Monday to Thursday & Saturday:

• Morning Shift: 8:00am – 4:00pm (All services)
• Evening Shift: 8:00pm – 12:00am (All services)

Friday:

• Morning Shift: 8:00am – 12:00pm
• Evening Shift: 4:00pm – 12:00am

Note: From 4:01 PM to 7:59 PM, only vehicle testing services will be available throughout the week.

Service Provider Centres (Vehicle Testing) Timings

The service timing of Al Mutakamela Al Awir, Al Mutakamela Al Quoz, Wasel Nad Al Hamar, Wasel Al Jaddaf, Wasel Arabian Center, Tamam, Al Ghandi, Cars Al Mamzar, Cars Deira, Al Mumayaz Al Barsha, Al Mumayaz Al Mizhar, Tajdeed, Tasjeel Discovery Gardens, Tasjeel Motor City, Tasjeel City of Arabia, Shamil Al Qusais, Shamil Al Adhed, Shamil Nad Al Hamar, and Aber Centres, will be as follows during Ramadan:

Monday to Thursday & Saturday:

• Morning Shift: 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Evening Shift: 8:00pm – 12:00am

Friday:

• Morning Shift: 8:00am – 12:00pm
• Evening Shift: 8:00pm – 12:00am

Al Awir Tasjeel, Al Satwa Autopro, Al Mankhool Autopro, Al Tawar Tasjeel, Al Yalayis, Al Muhaisnah Shamel

• Monday to Thursday and Saturday
• Morning period 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Evening period 8:00 pm – 12:00 midnight Night
• Friday
• Morning 8:00am – 12:00pm
• Evening 8:00pm – 12:00am
• Sunday (Technical Inspection Services Only)
• Morning 8:00am – 12:00pm
• Evening 8:00pm – 12:00am

Private school students in Dubai have been given the option of remote learning on Fridays throughout the month of Ramadan.

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The announcement was made in line with the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, and as part of his commitment to strengthening family bonds during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

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According to a wam report, students who are required to take mandatory in-person examinations on Fridays are exempt from this arrangement.

Additionally, private schools are encouraged to accommodate families for whom remote learning may not be suitable, by allowing students to attend classes in person if needed.

Gold edged lower on Friday and was set to post its biggest weekly drop in over three months on a stronger dollar, while investors awaited a key US inflation data for cues into the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy trajectory.

Spot gold was down 0.1 per cent at $2,874.69 an ounce, as of 0232 GMT.

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Bullion is down 2 per cent so far for the week, its biggest weekly drop since November 2024, and on track for its first weekly decline after eight consecutive gains.

US gold futures eased 0.3 per cent to $2,886.80.

The dollar index was set for a weekly gain of 0.7 per cent so far, making greenback-priced gold more expensive for foreign buyers.

“While gold is deemed as a safe-haven, the uncertainty on the trade front may still see profit-taking activities extend further, amid a stronger US dollar,” said IG market strategist Yeap Jun Rong.

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday his proposed 25 per cent tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will take effect March 4 along with an extra 10 per cent duty on Chinese imports because deadly drugs are still pouring into the US from those countries.

Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Patrick Harker expressed support for continuing to hold short-term borrowing costs in the current range of 4.25 per cent-4.50 per cent.

Gold is seen as a hedge against political risks and inflation, but higher interest rates dampen the non-yielding asset’s appeal.

Investors now await the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data, the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, due at 1330 GMT.

“I do not think rate pricing will see any significant shift, with several components in the CPI and PPI suggesting that the PCE inflation could remain under control and hence, may not sway rate expectations as much,” Yeap said.

Bitcoin fell to a 3-1/2-month low on Friday, dragged by uncertainty about US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans and crypto policy and flagging investor confidence after a $1.5bn hack in rival coin ether.

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value, was last down more than 5 per cent on the day at $79,666, trading below $80,000 for the first time since November 11.

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“Bitcoin’s fall below $80k shows that positive sentiments from a crypto-friendly administration and high-profile endorsements have run their course,” said Joshua Chu, Co-Chair of the Hong Kong Web3 Association.

The world’s largest cryptocurrency has shed a quarter of its market value since mid-December, when it topped $105,000 on optimism that the Trump administration would champion a strategic bitcoin fund and loosen regulation.

Beyond a flurry of appointments of crypto-friendly officials when he took office, there has been little concrete news around that policy for investors.

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“Momentum ran out when there was no fresh news to keep driving the bullish narrative,” said Kyle Rodda, senior financial market analyst at Capital.com.

“On top of that, given the move in Mag 7 stocks we’ve seen, which is also a story of momentum slowing and valuations deflating, bitcoin, which still trades as a ‘higher beta tech’ play, is being dragged down by sell-off in Wall Street tech stocks.”

Ether ETH=, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market value, was down nearly 6 per cent at $2,149.38, around its lowest since January 2024.

In addition, investors have been pulling money out of bitcoin-backed exchange-traded funds.

Global investors have been jittery on signs the so-called exceptionalism of the US economy might be fading, while Trump prepares to impose tariffs that have stoked fears of higher global inflation and slower growth.

Trump has indicated he plans to slap a 25 per cent levy on imports from Canada and Mexico from early March, and more tariffs on China. In a sign of unease, safe-haven US Treasury prices have rallied sharply, sending yields to three-month lows.

The crypto world has also been nervous after Dubai-headquartered Bybit, the world’s second-largest exchange after Binance, said on February 21 that hackers had stolen ether worth around $1.5bn.

Bybit caters to more than 60 million users worldwide and offers access to various cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin and ether.

Blockchain research firm Elliptic said the hack was probably the single largest known theft of any kind.

“It’s a combination of macro forces. The Fed only planning one rate cut, more tariffs, uncertainties around geopolitics and war, and the ByBit hack didn’t help confidence either,” said Reuben Conceicao, chief strategy officer at digital wallet firm Metasig. “It is hard for people to be excited and pump BTC when there are bigger issues at play.”

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has approved flexible working hours and remote work policy for Dubai government employees during the Holy Month of Ramadan 1446 Hijri (2025).

According to a Wam report, the approval follows the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.

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The policy grants Dubai government employees up to three flexible working hours, provided they complete 5.5 hours from Monday to Thursday and three hours on Friday.

The employees are also permitted to work remotely for up to two days a week, depending on the job requirements, work conditions, and the nature of their responsibilities.

However, this particular policy mandates that employees in question should coordinate with their direct managers to ensure that operations would be carried out smoothly and maintain productivity, ensuring absolutely no disruption to the daily tasks that are to be performed in the interest of public service.

This particular policy aligns with the leadership’s announcement of 2025 as the “Year of Community” and reflects Dubai Government’s commitment to fostering an optimal work environment while promoting community values.

This particular initiative is part of Dubai’s ongoing commitment to creating the best possible work environment for government employees, enhancing their comfort, and motivating them to increase productivity.

Additionally, it also encourages the private sector entities to adopt similar measures during Ramadan that are tailored to the specific needs of businesses and ensure the seamless continuity of their operations.