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
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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...
SOCO Launches Ramadan Gaming Nights in Dubai
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Ray-Ban Unveils Rocky’s Bold New Vision
Marking one year as the first-ever Creative Director of Ray-Ban, multi-talented artist and fashion innovator ...
Masdar City Mosque Sets Net-Zero Benchmark
As the Holy Month of Ramadan begins, the Masdar City Mosque is offering worshippers a spiritually uplifting space that reflects the...
Shark Spotted in Icy Antarctic Depths, Redefining Ocean Life
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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
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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 ...
Priyanka Chopra has bodyguards to stop fans filming her ‘without consent’ Bang
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Priyanka Chopra has hired bodyguards to stop fans filming her “without consent”.
The 43-year-old actress - who has a four-yea...
Chris Hemsworth ‘bribed’ daughter to star in Avengers: Doomsday
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Chris Hemsworth had to “bribe” his daughter with a motorbike to appear in Avengers: Doomsday.
The 42-year-old actor - who...
Turkish Airlines Celebrates Milestone with 500th Aircraft
Turkish Airlines, known for operating one of Europe’s youngest fleets, has marked a historic milestone with the unveiling of its 500th aircraft, named “TK Family”, at Istanbul Airport. Joining the fl...
DAMAC Properties Announces Global Partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing
DAMAC Properties, the UAE and Middle East’s largest private real estate developer, has revealed a long-term global partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing, one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history.
The colla...