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Food Waste in Ramadan

Ramadan food wastage leaves many appalled

Every Ramadan brings an unfortunate epidemic of food wastage causing scholars and medical experts to advise against overeating and wastage

August 14, 2012 4:13
 
Eid Holiday

UAE markets to close for Eid holiday

The UAE's three bourses will be closed for two or three days for the Eid holiday, depending on the sighting of the moon, the market regulator said on Monday.

August 13, 2012 4:25
 
Ramadandate

Ramadan date in UAE announced

Ramadan dates for the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia announced.

July 19, 2012 9:20
 
ReadingNewspaper

Kipp’s stories of the week: Expat women rejected and more

Kipp has selected 5 stories that you should not have missed this week. We all know how busy you can be so this is a lazy version of reading the daily news! Here we go...

July 19, 2012 7:00
 
Working-Late

Who follows Ramadan timings?

We all know that the UAE government issues a law to reduce work timings during Ramadan but how many follow it?

July 17, 2012 2:30
 
DubaiBeggars

Beggars CAN be choosers

Dubai Police have reached that time of the year when they spread awareness about catching beggars. There is a hotline to call and you could receive an award for reporting them.

July 16, 2012 3:00
 
Security blanket—’safety’ boosts Abu Dhabi hotel stays

Security blanket—’safety’ boosts Abu Dhabi hotel stays

Safety becomes main feature for travellers opting for Abu Dhabi for vacation, resulting in hotel revenues reaching AED2.53 billion so far in 2011 and as occupancy levels rising to 65 percent in July.

September 6, 2011 2:00
 
Fast and furious—1,850 tonnes of food is wasted in Dubai during Ramadan

Fast and furious—1,850 tonnes of food is wasted in Dubai during Ramadan

Ramadan almost always come with scrutiny about food waste. And with a 20 percent food waste hike in Dubai during the season it’s hard to ignore the irony of it all.

August 16, 2011 1:39
 
Spending habits—Where does your money go during this Holy Month?

Spending habits—Where does your money go during this Holy Month?

Kipp’s finds that 64 percent in the UAE and Saudi Arabia spend more money during Ramadan. So where does it all go? Eva Fernandes reports on exclusive research insights.

August 3, 2011 1:40
 
Home-bound: UAE, KSA residents stay put for Ramadan

Home-bound: UAE, KSA residents stay put for Ramadan

Holiday plans at a halt as nationals and expatriates prepare for Ramadan

July 24, 2011 3:37
 
Timing is everything: rocky start for UAE cultural tour

Timing is everything: rocky start for UAE cultural tour

Earth Cultures is hoping UK tourists will finally opt for a more cultural vacation in Dubai this Ramadan. But nobody’s buying…yet.

June 19, 2011 1:57
 
Best of the Web: 6 August

Best of the Web: 6 August

Vimto enjoys boost from Ramadan; 10 things every small business website needs; Smartphones may soon replace credit cards; Be debt free in 2011.

August 6, 2010 10:42
 

‘Ramadan August 11, Eid September 10′

UAE astronomer says he has calculated the start of this year's Holy Month

June 22, 2010 3:06
 
Eid

Eid

As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, the approaching festival of Eid is expected to trigger a lot of feasting, spending, travelling and charity.

September 14, 2009 1:49
 
Has the financial crisis changed Ramadan for you in any way this year?

Has the financial crisis changed Ramadan for you in any way this year?

The results are out.

September 6, 2009 12:11
 
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