Author: Mahdeehassan
Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay is excited to announce its Ramadan offering at Café Délices; Guests are invited to indulge in a sumptuous Iftar buffet to celebrate the Holy Month with stunning views of the Dubai Water Canal. As the sun sets, immerse yourselves in the serene melodies of live oud music while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Dubai Water Canal and break your fast at our Ramadan Iftar buffet featuring an array of regional and international dishes. Priced at AED 159 per person, our Iftar menu boasts a live carving station and a variety of dishes, including ouzi,…
The UAE has announced that March 23 will be the first day of Ramadan in the Emirates.Religious Adviser at the Presidential Court, Dr. Farouk Hamadeh said, “The committee to investigate the crescent of Ramadan is now connected to all parts of the country and neighboring countries, and I believe that the crescent cannot be seen today, and the month of Sha’ban will be 30 days, and the beginning of Ramadan will be the day after tomorrow, March 23.”Earlier in the evening, the Saudi moon sighting committee announced that the Thursday would be the first day of Ramadan in the Kingdom.…
March 21st , Dubai, UAE: Almoe Group of Companies, a consortium specializing in the distribution of AV and IT products, partnered with Brother Middle East & Africa, a well-known manufacturer of computer-related electronics, for a tree-planting drive on 14th March. The impact-driven initiative saw over 400 students from GEMS Education congregate at Tadweer Waste Management’s Warsan unit and plant trees, thus contributing to UAE’s objectives behind the announcement of 2023 as the “Year of Sustainability”. “In conjunction with our partners, we planted about 500 trees using biodegradable pots. The tree-planting drive was underpinned by two priorities: Achieving positive environmental outcomes through ecological…
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 1,025 prisoners serving various sentences in the UAE, ahead of the Holy Month 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. Sheikh Mohamed’s annual pardon ahead of the month of Ramadan aims to enhance family cohesion, brings about happiness to mothers and children and provides released prisoners with an opportunity to re-think their future…
Forescout Technologies Inc., the global leader in automated cybersecurity, announced today the appointment of Hassan El Karhani as the general manager for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region. Also, joining his team is Sam Ismail, the new director. In this role, Karhani will expand Forescout’s regional presence, drive growth and investment and streamline the company to better serve organizations and government entities who are faced with an ever-evolving threat landscape. Karhani brings decades of senior management and leadership experience along with a deep understanding of the region’s diverse networking and cybersecurity landscape. He possesses a strong background in networking,…
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his greeting to people in the UAE and the World over celebrating Nowruz. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed said, “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.” His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday, congratulated the nations that celebrate the Nowruz festival via his twitter account, wishing…
The Referees Committee in the English Premier League decided to stop the evening matches in the first division and the following, during the month of Ramadan, in order to allow Muslim players the opportunity to break the fast.The committee directed the referees to allow any Muslim player to break the fast during the evening matches during the month of Ramadan, in addition to allowing a natural pause for any fasting Muslim player or person before resuming the match, according to the British media.It is noteworthy that this is not the first time that matches will be stopped to allow Muslim…
India has approved four new embarkation points for pilgrims for the Hajj in 2023, two of them in Kerala state. Kannur and Calicut in the Malabar area of the state are the new airports of embarkation for Keralites. The Gulf region hosts millions of expatriates from Kerala and the new embarkation points will come as a consolation for them when their families and relatives go on Hajj from this year onwards. Two other airports newly approved for Hajj pilgrims are Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh and Agartala in Tripura. “The final number of embarkation points will be subject to a minimum…
GMG Everyday Goods’ retail division, embraces Ramadan this year with a host of themed activations promising great value, variety and convenience in the run up to and during the Holy Month. The “Ramadan feeling” is in abundance across 16 Géant and 21 aswaaq supermarkets with a unique store ambience that showcases the spirit of the season. Shoppers can avail 50 percent discount or more on everything from fresh and dry food to electronics and homeware as well as unbeatable offers on Ramadan staples like oil, canned goods, pulses, rice and dates. During the month, shoppers will find discounts up to 70…
Dubai/Kuwait, March 20, 2023: Advancing the prospect of sustainable marine transportation in the region, a pioneering electric marine vessel maker, Crown Electric Ships and Boats Dubai, today announced clinching a deal with the Badr Sultan Group of Kuwait, to develop and supply a fleet of zero-emission electric yachts for the region. The company said the deal valued at an initial order of US$ 10 million is for developing a fleet of electric vessels ranging from 7.3-meter electric cabin cruisers to 23.9-meter electric catamarans specifically designed for the Middle East market. The initial deal was signed by the Managing Director of Badr…