Author: Mahdeehassan

Qatar has announced the official working hours for Ramadan 2023. Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Sulaiti issued a circular determining working hours during the holy month of Ramadan for ministries, government agencies and public institutions. On the occasion of the advent of the holy month of Ramadan for the year 1444 AH, it was decided that the official working hours during the blessed month for civil employees will be five hours a day. Qatar Ramadan working hoursThe circular also advised that working hours should start at 9am and run until 2pm. The Ministry also said…

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A collaboration is announced between Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Alserkal Arts Foundation to deliver a series of three Dubai Public Art projects to bring inspiring and thoughtful art to the city’s public realm, including the Al Quoz Creative Zone, Shindagha Historic District, and Hatta. Following through on a joint commitment to support the development of artistic and curatorial excellence amongst UAE-based practitioners, each of the three public commissions will be led by an appointed curator. The first of these commissions will launch with an open call for Al Shindagha Historic District, where Munira Al Sayegh has…

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Abu Dhabi: The UAE Moonsighting Committee will convene tomorrow (Tuesday) after Maghrib prayers to sight the crescent moon of the month of Ramadan. The committee invited all Muslims in the UAE to sight the crescent of the fasting month and requested anyone who sees the crescent to contact the nearest court to record the testimony. Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court called on Muslims living in the Kingdom to sight the crescent of Ramadan on Tuesday evening, March 21, Sha’aban 29. The court called on whoever sights the crescent – either by the naked eye or through binoculars – to report to…

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Visionize Technology, the leading tech-hospitality company, announces the latest addition to its diverse portfolio with the recent signing of Bab Al Qasr hotel, a premium property, situated in one of Abu Dhabi’s prime locations on the Corniche. Covering 412 rooms, 265 residences and all the outlets, the aim is to enhance the guest experience, lower overall business costs and generate more revenue. The property is expected to witness an increase in the average spent per guest after the implementation of Visionize, mainly due to built-in smart marketing and upselling features, along with fantastic visual experience and a seamless multilingual interface.…

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At an official ceremony on February 26th at the American University in Cairo (AUC), the Liu Shiming Art Foundation announced its latest efforts to promote global arts dialogue and support young artists. School and foundation representatives emphasized their commitment to artistic excellence and cross-cultural understanding through speeches. The first Liu Shiming Scholar at AUC was revealed during the event, along with the announcement of the donation of the sculpture “Silk Road” by acclaimed Chinese artist Liu Shiming. Dr. Ahmad S. Dallal, AUC’s President, expressed his appreciation to the Liu Shiming Art Foundation for its generous donations, including an endowed scholarship…

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