UAE has confirmed a public holiday on Friday, September 5, 2025/Image: File The UAE has confirmed a public holiday on Friday, September 5, 2025, to mark the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (12 Rabi Al Awwal). With the date coinciding with a Friday, the announcement effectively grants residents across both the public and private sectors a three-day […]
The UAE has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a paid holiday for private sector workers to mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday/Representative Image The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has officially announced a public holiday for all private sector employees on Friday, September 5, 2025, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The […]
On September 7, 2025, the UAE will witness an 82-minute total lunar eclipse, turning the Moon a vivid red/Image: DAG A dramatic and unusually long total lunar eclipse will light up the skies above the UAE on the night of September 7, 2025, turning the Moon a deep red during an 82-minute totality — one […]
UAE residents may enjoy a three-day weekend from September 5, 2025, marking Prophet Muhammad’s birthday on Rabi Al Awwal 12/Representative Image This year, the Islamic calendar places the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Friday, September 5, 2025. Based on lunar observations and official announcements, the date could coincide with a long weekend in […]
Abu Dhabi will extend Darb road toll operating hours by an additional two hours daily/Representative Image Abu Dhabi will extend Darb road toll operating hours by an additional two hours daily from September 1, 2025, as part of updates aimed at easing city traffic congestion and encouraging public transport use. The new rules also scrap […]
Dubai PodFest’s Arab Podcast Programme offers immersive training in storytelling, AI, and 3D audio, nurturing emerging podcast talent regionally/ Image: X Dubai Press Club (DPC), under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and supported by the Dubai Media Council, is set to host the fifth edition of Dubai PodFest […]
US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to pharmaceutical giants, calling on them to slash prescription drug prices in the United States or face the consequences.In letters addressed to 17 major drug companies, Trump urged them to cooperate with his administration to implement sweeping reforms aimed at lowering costs for American patients, who currently […]
(Image credits: The White House) The White House announced Thursday that it will begin the construction of the “White House State Ballroom,” a major new addition to the presidential complex aimed at addressing long-standing space limitations for official events.The $200 million project, funded by US President Donald Trump and private donors, is set to begin […]
Cover image of “107 Days” by Kamala Harris (Image credits: AP) Former US Vice President Kamala Harris announced Thursday that she will release a memoir reflecting on her brief but historic run for president. This comes a day after Harris announced that she will not be running for California governor in 2026.The book, titled ‘107 […]
US President Donald Trump will make an unprecedented second state visit to the United Kingdom from September 17 to 19, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday. King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host Trump and his wife Melania at Windsor Castle during the three-day visit, marking the first time a US president has been extended […]
