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From nostalgic favorites to dark thrillers, here is the best of what is on this Eid weekend. Whether you are heading out for a big-screen spectacle or staying in for a binge session, this Eid weekend’s lineup is stacked with returning favorites, fresh thrillers, and long-awaited sequels. From supernatural romance and nostalgic re-releases to record-breaking … Read more
With the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan all facing extreme heat this Eid al Adha, here is how to dress festive and stay cool. Eid al Adha falls on May 27 this year, landing right in the hottest stretch of the year for much of the Muslim world. That changes the brief. Let’s be real, … Read more
From Saudi kabsa to Emirati ouzi, eight meat dishes Muslim families cook to celebrate Eid ul Adha. Eat. Meat. Repeat. After the morning prayers and the sacrifice, that is more or less what Eid ul Adha looks like. Muslims everywhere celebrate the same festival. It marks Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice, and the meat from … Read more
Eid Al Adha falls on Wednesday, May 27 in the UAE this year. Beyond the celebrations lies one of the most important lessons in Islamic history. Eid Al Adha is the second of the two major festivals in Islam and one of the most significant observances in the Muslim calendar. It marks the culmination of … Read more
As millions of pilgrims gather at Arafah this Hajj, the message of equality and justice that defined the Prophet’s Farewell Sermon continues to echo across the Muslim world. There are few sights in the world as powerful as the gathering at Arafah on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah. Nearly two million believers gather from every … Read more
With temperatures expected to climb as high as 47°C in Makkah this year, here is everything pilgrims need to know about Hajj 2026. Hajj 2026 has officially begun, with over 860,000 foreign pilgrims already arrived in Saudi Arabia and more flying in daily ahead of the pilgrimage’s peak rituals. Saudi authorities expect approximately 1.5 million … Read more
International Tea Day falls on Thursday, May 21. A look at the cultural and economic value of the world’s favorite drink after water. Today is International Tea Day, observed every year on May 21. Set up by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019, the day was created to honor the role tea plays in … Read more
Nearly 35 million expatriates live and work across the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries, forming the backbone of every major industry in the region. The Gulf is home to one of the world’s most diverse working populations, with expatriates living and working alongside local nationals to shape the region’s modern economies. From construction workers helping … Read more
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 956 inmates from correctional institutions across the country ahead of Eid Al-Adha. The announcement was made by state news agency WAM on Wednesday from Abu Dhabi. The pardoned inmates had been convicted in a range of cases. The President has also pledged … Read more
The UAE has dispatched another humanitarian aid aircraft carrying 100 tonnes of urgent relief supplies to the Gaza Strip. The flight is part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, the country’s ongoing relief mission for Palestinians, now running for over two years. The shipment includes medical supplies for the healthcare sector, nutritional supplements for children, and … Read more