ABU DHABI– The first day of Eid Al Fitr is expected to fall on Friday, 21st April, in most Islamic countries, according to the International Astronomical Centre. The centre said the crescent of the Shawwal moon is likely to be seen on Thursday, 20th April, corresponding to 29 Ramadan. The UAE moon-sighting committee will convene to confirm the official starting date for Eid. Source: WAM
Author: Naeem Akhter
SHARJAH — His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Thursday morning, Al Dhaid Mosque which accommodates 7,000 worshippers, in Al-Awaided area in Al Dhaid city. Upon his arrival, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah removed the curtain to mark the opening of the mosque, with its distinctive feature of a mixture of both the Fatimid and Ottoman architectural Islamic styles. The Ruler of Sharjah was briefed during a detailed explanation about the mosque’s construction specifications and its various facilities and services available for worshippers. His Highness reviewed…
By Kashan Tumsil Hashmi Dubai ……Akhuwat Management Consultancy LLC has organized a Business Networking and Get Together Sahoor at the Metropolitan Hotel at Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai on 1st April 2023. The Sahoor was attended by the prominent business society members of UAE that includes H.E. Suhail Muhammad Al Zarooni, (A famous Philanthropist and Businessman), H.E. Faisal Niaz Tirmazi, (Ambassador of Pakistan for UAE), Dr. Amjad Saqib, (Founder & Chairman Akhuwat). The other dignitaries were Mian Muhammad Umer, Mian Munir Hans, Dr. S.M. Tahir, Mr.Sultan Mehmood,Mr. Shabbir Merchant, Mr. Saleem Akhtar, Madam Samina Nasir,Khalid Hussain Chaudhry,Mr Kamran Riaz, Mr Afsar…
FairPlay has been successfully engaging top-notch talent from the entertainment and sports industries and across the globe. The popular rapper Badshah has recently joined the FairPlay family and composed an exclusive song called “Sab Chahiye,” which represents the typical user journey on the gaming platform. The song aptly portrays the excitement, passion, and profits of responsible gaming, making it a clever and upbeat musical representation. Expressing his excitement, Badshah said, “This collaboration has been one of my favorites! I am glad that I did this song with and for FairPlay, which has already received much love.” At the “FairPlay…
Abu Dhabi Etihad Airways on Monday said that its Bangalore-Abu Dhabi flight returned to the Indian airport due to a technical issue and performed a “normal landing.” The UAE’s national carrier clarified that it was not an emergency landing as reported by some media outlets. “Etihad Airways flight EY237 from Bangalore International Airport (BLR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) on April 2, returned to Bangalore Airport shortly after take-off due to a technical issue. The aircraft performed a normal landing into Bangalore,” the airline’s spokesperson said in a statement. “The required technical inspections were completed and the flight continued to Abu…
Dubai … Tens of millions of dirhams have been raised in a single night of charity in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the past two years. Another ‘Most Noble Numbers’ charity auction is set to take place on Saturday in support of this year’s ‘1 Billion Meals Endowment’ campaign. For the uninitiated, it is really mind-boggling to think why someone would pay a whopping Dh35 million or Dh38million for a vehicle plate. Last year, the opening bid for special Dubai plate number ‘AA8’ started at Dh5 million. Bidding became fierce in no time and went up to Dh20 million, before…
Dubai Embodying the UAE’s values of religious freedom, tolerance and peaceful co-existence, over 250 people from various nationalities and religions have joined the annual inter-faith Iftar held at Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara in Jebel Ali on Tuesday. It was a night of coming together and sharing the blessings of the holy month. “Ramadan is a time for self-reflection and devotion though prayer and fasting. It is also about transcending to become the best version of ourselves to please the Almighty,” said Dr Surender Singh Kandhari, chairman of Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara, during his welcoming speech. The Iftar was attended by…
Dubai… Dubai International (DXB) airport maintained its top position as the busiest airport for international passenger traffic for the ninth consecutive year in 2022, according to Airports Council International (ACI). Dubai airport’s passenger traffic more than doubled to over 66 million in 2022 on the back of a strong recovery in the local and international aviation sector, prompting DXB to raise its forecast for 2023 to 78 million. In 2022, DXB received a total of 66,069,981 passengers, a massive jump of 127 per cent when compared to the previous year. The fourth-quarter passenger traffic also reached the pre-pandemic level. Paul…
Sofia … For the sixteenth time in a row, the annual awards for business achievements “Mrs. Lady of the Year” 2023 was organized in the Montecito Ballroom Bulgaria Sofia. The organizers and producers of the awards are the agency “Famous” and “Mrs. Universe Ltd.” in the person of Megi Savova. The idea behind the awards is to find those women of today, famous or not so famous, who are making a name for themselves and are proud of it. These are ladies known because of what they have done themselves. They are mothers, they are friends, they are business partners,…
Ramadan Dubai with Whom We Care About Dubai .. In line with the “Ramadan Dubai” events 1444 AH- 2023 AD, held and organized by the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department in Dubai under the motto (Ramadan Dubai with Whom We Care About) under the generous and gracious auspices of His Highness Sheikh / Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, The Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and the Ruler of Dubai, May Allah Protect Him. The aim of Ramadan Dubai events is disseminating the morals and values of love and affection, enhancing a spirit of peaceful coexistence and…