The UAE Presidential Court has confirmed that Saturday, March 1, will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.
The moon-sighting committee, which met in Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi, on Friday evening, announced the sighting of the crescent moon.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan launches driverless taxi operations in Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has launched the official operations of fully autonomous RT6 taxi vehicles in Dubai, developed by Baidu Apollo Go.
Indian educator wins Dubai's $1 million Global Teacher Prize
Indian educator and artist Rouble Nagi has been named the winner of the $1 million Global Teacher Prize 2026 at the World Governments Summit in Dubai.
UAE President honours Zayed Award for Human Fraternity winners
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured global peacebuilders and humanitarian advocates at the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ceremony in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi launches self-generated solar power plan
Abu Dhabi's Department of Energy has announced a policy allowing customers to generate their own solar electricity, as part of wider efforts to cut emissions and improve energy efficiency across the emirate.
