Mark Your Calendars: Dubai’s Beloved Ramadan Souq Reopens This January Dubai Municipality has officially announced the much-anticipated return of the Ramadan Souq, a beloved cultural and shopping experience in the heart of Deira’s historic Grand Souq area. The fourth edition of the souq will open on January 17, 2026, at Old Municipality Street Square and […]
New Delhi: Following appeals from top football stars and fans for clarity on the Indian Super League (ISL), the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced that the dates for the upcoming ISL season will be declared next week. AIFF officials held an emergency meeting on Saturday to review and accept the report submitted by […]
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by a former Colorado cardiologist have filed a civil lawsuit against Match Group, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, accusing the dating platforms of negligence and of “accommodating rapists” by allowing a known offender to remain active for years. The suit, filed in Denver district […]
UAE residents in 2026 can enjoy 12 public holidays, including Eid, National Day, and school breaks/Representative Image Residents of the UAE have much to look forward to in 2026, with several public holidays promising opportunities for long weekends and family time. From Eid celebrations to the National Day, a mix of fixed Gregorian dates and […]
New York City has identified a series of Gridlock Alert Days for 2025 that mark the periods when traffic congestion reaches its absolute peak. These dates typically align with major city events and seasonal travel surges that historically cause severe delays. The DOT is urging New Yorkers to avoid driving on these high-congestion days and […]
Dates advance for Indians in employment category visas in December. US visa bulletin for December has good news for Indians as there has been some forward movement for EB-2 and EB-3 final action dates for Indians. For Indian applicants in the EB-1 category, Final Action Date advances 1 month with a cut-off date of March […]
90s hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan announces UAE show as part of their farewell tour. Image: Instagram Legendary hip-hop band Wu-Tang Clan are set to perform live at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday, March 22, 2026, as part of their global “Wu Tang Forever: The Final Chamber” tour. The Dubai show marks the only Middle Eastern […]
UAE National Day 2025 includes December 2–3 holidays, major cultural events, fireworks, and possible long weekend/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates is preparing for an especially elaborate celebration of its 54th National Day, observed annually on December 2. Authorities have officially declared December 2 and 3 (Tuesday and Wednesday) as public holidays, with strong speculation […]
Oman’s Ministry opens Hajj 2026 registration September 23–October 8; applicants register online, selection based on Saudi quota, notified via SMS/Representative Image The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs in Oman has announced that Hajj registration for the 1447 AH pilgrimage season will open from September 23 to October 8. Eligible applicants must register electronically, with […]
Ministry of Education has released the official academic calendar for the 2025–26 school year/Representative Image The Ministry of Education in Bahrain has released the official academic calendar for the 2025–26 school year, detailing term start and end dates, major exam windows, holidays, and key registration periods for public schools and continuing education programmes. The calendar […]
