Asia United Arab Emirates The new law that comes into force today envisages a mandatory 25 fils fee on all single-use bags starting today; this decision is the first step towards a total ban on single-use bags within two years
Asia United Arab Emirates The UAE Moon Observation Committee announced that today, Saturday 1 March 2025, will mark the first day of the holy month of Ramadan; for the first time ever, drones equipped with artificial intelligence were used to sight the crescent moon
Asia United Arab Emirates The UAE Ministry of Education has designated Friday of each week during the month of Ramadan as a distance learning day for students in public schools, its the exception of students whose exam schedules have been approved for Friday
Asia United Arab Emirates Dubai said it plans to build a solar plant with storage batteries for uninterrupted energy supply, just a month after Abu Dhabi unveiled a similar $6 billion project
Asia United Arab Emirates A 20% increase in the salaries of Fujairah local government employees was ordered by Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah