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UAE, Saudi confirm that Eid Al Fitr starts on Tuesday

The crescent moon was sighted on Monday evening

Saudi’s new permanent residency permit fee to exceed $200,000 – report

Last week, the Saudi cabinet approved the special residency scheme aimed at attracting wealthy and high-skilled expats

Saudi cabinet approves ‘green-card’-style residency scheme for foreign expats

The new scheme was approved by the Shoura Council earlier this month

UAE announces Covid protocols for Eid Al Adha

UAE astronomer predicts Eid Al Fitr start date

The month of Ramadan is expected to be 30 days long this year

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi to offer free weekend entry during Ramadan

Other parks in Yas Island including Yas Waterworld and the recently opened Warner Bros have also revealed Ramadan offers

UAE holiday dates for 2019 revealed

The first public holiday in 2019, after New Year, is expected to fall in April

UAE’s new visa rules for visitors, students, widows, divorcees take effect on Oct 21

The new rules will see visitor and tourist visas extended for up to 60 days

Saudi king extends National Day holiday

The kingdom’s labour force will now receive a two-day break

Saudi issues heatwave warning

Temperatures are expected to exceed 48 degrees celsius

Eid Al Fitr 2018: UAE astronomer predicts end of Ramadan

The last day of Ramadan is likely to fall on June 14

Top 20 salaries in Kuwait 2018

An insight into earnings in Kuwait from the 2018 Gulf Business Salary Survey

Saudi crown prince says women can choose to wear abaya

Mohammed bin Salman said Sharia law did not specify that women wear “a black abaya or a black head cover”

Dubai makes birth control pill prescription only

The birth control pill was previously available over the counter

Revealed: 10 things to do at Dubai airport when in transit

From shopping to relaxing, the airport offers several options for transit passengers

Top 10 nations where people spend most time on social media

The UAE ranks among the top 10 countries worldwide

Revealed: Countries With The Most Number Of Public Holidays

India tops the list with 21 holidays; UAE ranks lower with 11 public breaks in a year.

Revealed: Top 10 Gyms In Dubai

The top gyms in Dubai, how much they charge and what they offer.

The 7 Types Of Handshake And How To Manage Them

Corporate executives often shake hands in different ways. And while most of us are aware of the famous ‘wet fish’ greeting, there’s a range of awkward handshakes to prepare for.