UAE begins preparations for Ramadan
The ninth and holy month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, will begin as early as 1 March in 2025. However, the exact date will be announced by the Moon Observing Committee. This year, Ramadan will again fall during the peak tourist season in the United Arab Emirates, which usually lasts
UAE releases new commemorative coin
Coin collectors and lovers of unique souvenirs from the United Arab Emirates can rejoice at a new offering. In honour of the 50th anniversary of the Central Bank, a special silver coin depicting His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has been released. More than
UAE residents to enjoy ‘cosmic’ entertainment in the desert
On 25 and 26 January 2025, the Dubai Astronomy Group will organise a trip to the Al Qudra Desert to observe a unique cosmic phenomenon - a parade of planets. The programme for the event includes a lecture on planetary alignment, then all participants will have the opportunity to observe
Dubai named the world’s cleanest city again
For the fifth consecutive time, Dubai has topped the ranking of the world's cleanest cities, according to the latest Global Power City Index (GPCI) report published by the Institute for Urban Strategies at the Mori Memorial Foundation in Japan. In the ranking of cleanest cities, the emirate, which aims to
Dubai offers new option for parking
Dubai has a new option for motorists tired of the daily hassle of paying for parking. The Parkin Company PJSC, the largest provider of paid public parking services in the city, is offering a parking subscription that can save time and money. With this subscription, drivers can park in
Abu Dhabi to host International Show Jumping Competition
The Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club (ADEC) has announced that residents and visitors to the Emirate are in for a busy 2025 season with a prize fund of AED five million for participants. The event will be a milestone in the history of equestrian sport in the UAE and will
Abu Dhabi retains title of the safest city in the world
Abu Dhabi has again been recognised as the safest city in the world - the capital of the United Arab Emirates for the 9th time in a row took the first line of the Numbeo ranking, retaining its title for 2025. Since 2017, none of the megacities have managed to