CULTURE
Kathmandu, here the breeze of Ramadan has the scent of mustard
KATHMANDU- Nepal: As winter gently retreats from the hills of Benighat, the air carries the fresh, pungent scent of blooming mustard fields. The chill...
CULTURE
Ramadan Unites Worlds: Fasting Hours, Shared Hearts
By. KT AbdurabbAs the crescent moon is sighted or awaited across skies from the Gulf to South Asia, Ramadan begins—likely on February 19 in...
CULTURE
Sharjah Ruler opens major Fili heritage projects
SHARJAH,— United Arab Emirates: The ruler of Sharjah on Sunday inaugurated a series of heritage and environmental projects in the Fili area, underscoring a...
CULTURE
Passport to fun: 10 dirhams for world stamps
DUBAI — At Global Village, the sprawling open-air cultural park on the outskirts of Dubai, visitors aren't just wandering through pavilions representing dozens of countries....
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Ramadan in the UAE: What Expats Should Know About Work Hours
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin around February 18–19, 2026 (most astronomical forecasts and official predictions point to Thursday,...
CULTURE
UAE Names Winners of Modern Architecture Grants
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (Feb. 5, 2026) — The UAE Ministry of Culture has announced the recipients of the first cycle of its...
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Dubai Laureates Summit: Top Scientists Tackle World Issues
DUBAI, Feb 2, 2026 — In a sun-drenched hall at Madinat Jumeirah, more than 100 Nobel laureates, Turing, Wolf, Lasker and Fields medalists sat...
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque hits record 6.8 million guests in 2025
ABU DHABI, 31 January 2026 (GDM) — Few visitors to the UAE leave without being captivated by the breathtaking elegance of the Sheikh Zayed...