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Ramadan philanthropy in the Gulf: A season of expansive giving

As Ramadan unfold s across the Gulf region, generosity becomes one of the most visible expressions of faith. Beyond the spiritual discipline of fasting, the holy month is widely regarded as a season of giving, when acts of charity multiply and communities mobilize to support those in need. From l...

Ramadan Recipe

Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves Servings: 8 | Time: 2 hrs Ingredients • 2 cups warm water • 1 cup uncooked medium-grain white rice • 5 teaspoons kosher salt, divided &b...

Ramadan night economies: Commerce after sunset

As the call to Maghrib prayer echoes across Gulf skylines and families gather to break their fast, a parallel transformation begins to unfold in cities throughout the Middle East. What appears tranquil during daylight hours shifts dramatically after sunset. Streets fill, markets glow, café...

Don’t Miss These Top Abu Dhabi March Events

Abu Dhabi’s lively calendar of events continues into March, offering a mix of culture, entertainment, and sports across the emirate. Here are four standout events to catch this month. The Sheikh Zayed Festival at Al Wat...

flydubai Hits 15.7M Passengers in 2025

flydubai has reported a strong financial performance for the year ending 31 December 2025, posting a pre-tax profit of AED 2.2 billion (USD 591 million). Total revenue rose 6% to AED 13.6 billion (USD 3.7 billion), compared to AED 12.8 billion in 2024. Profit after...

Liwa International Festival 2026 Draws Over 700,000 Visitors

Liwa International Festival 2026 concluded after 23 days of festivities in the Al Dhafra Region, welcoming more than 700,000 visitors, reflecting the event’s growing scale and popularity. Held from 12 December 2025 to 3...

Shark Spotted in Icy Antarctic Depths, Redefining Ocean Life

Email: online@newsofbahrain.com Antarctica: For the first time in recorded history, scientists have captured video footage of a shark swimming in the Antarctic Ocean, an area long believed too cold to support these predators, researchers confirmed this week. The shark appeared in footage ...

flydubai adds double-daily Bangkok flights

flydubai has announced the launch of double-daily flights to Bangkok, marking its second destination in Thailand and increasing its weekly operations in the country to 28 flights. The new service will begin on 15 September 2026, flying from Terminal 3 at Dubai Inte...

FIX Launches White Chocolate Knafeh Bar for Ramadan

As Ramadan approaches, FIX Dessert Chocolatier — the home-grown brand behind The Original Dubai Chocolate — is celebrating the holy month with returning favourites, a fresh look, and an exciting first for dessert...

Yas Marina Circuit Gears Up for Yas Speed Festival Edition 2

Home to some of the UAE’s top motorsport events, Yas Marina Circuit is set to host the second edition of the Yas Speed Festival on 21 February. Following the inaugural event earlier this month (7–8 February), the festival promises a high-octane mix of r...

14 Ways to Celebrate Ramadan in Abu Dhabi This Season

Abu Dhabi, UAE : Ramadan in Abu Dhabi is a vibrant season of culture, community, and culinary traditions. From iftar to suhoor, residents and visitors can explore night markets, cultural performances, family activiti...

Ramadan Wellness: Go Gentle with Yoga

Ramadan is a time of reflection, devotion, and discipline, but it doesn’t mean you have to pause your fitness journey. Experts recommend focusing on low-intensity workouts during this holy month, which can help maintain physical health without overexerting the body while fasting. Fa...

Europe Looks to China, India to Spur Tourist Arrivals in 2026

Email: online@newsofbahrain.com Europe’s tourism industry is seeing a marked shift this year after a prolonged post-pandemic surge in American visitors. A new survey published Wednesday by the European Travel Commission indicates that while overall international arrivals to the cont...

MAHE Dubai Hosts Landmark Global Symposium

The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai recently hosted a landmark symposium titled “Academic Responsibility in a Fragmented World”, in partnership with the World Health Summit (WHS) and ...