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Qatar pupils facing new holiday dates for Ramadan

Education chiefs to decide on proposal to switch time off to tie in with holy month.




Four-day weekend to celebrate Eid

UAE private sector given first two days of Eid Al-Fitr off, with Eid likely to fall Wednesday, Oct. 1.




Ramadan road crash death toll falls

Latest figures show three people killed on Abu Dhabi roads, compared to 12 last year.




Carrefour warned after Ramadan price hikes

Inspectors discover increased prices on some food items at hypermarket in Ajman.




Companies combine to offer Internet TV

Etisalat and MBC offer customers chance to watch Ramadan programmes they missed first time round.




Eid Al-Fitr to begin Oct 1, astronomers confirm

Emirates Astronomical Society says last day of holy month of Ramadan will fall on Sept. 30.




DIP urges drivers to stay safe during Ramadan

Officials at Dubai Investments Park run traffic safety campaign for staff.




51% want to spend Ramadan in quiet prayer

Arabian Business poll reveals what the holy month means to Muslims in the Gulf.




Anti-smoking campaign targets Mecca

Health officials flood Saudi holy city to spread message to millions of worshippers.




Bulk buying sees spike in fruit and veg prices

Traders and vendors in Qatar market see major increases in run up to Ramadan.




Grand Mosque hotels hike rates for holy month

Double room overlooking landmark costs up to $3,500 during Ramadan.




Health chief calls for shisha ban

Bahrain official says serving shisha in Ramadan tents should be banned for health reasons.




Police target beggars during Ramadan

Abu Dhabi police chief says officers aim to stamp out begging in UAE capital during holy month.




Low-income Saudis get $306mn for Ramadan

King Abdullah orders grant for struggling Saudis during the holy month.




du ready for increased Ramadan phone use

Phone operator says it will be able to handle increased demand on eve of holy month.




UAE firms team up to fight poverty

Companies announce partnership to donate money to help build homes for those in poverty.




Ramadan to start on Monday in UAE

Gulf states Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain also confirm Monday as start for holy month.




Sheikh Mohammed releases 777 prisoners

Ruler of Dubai marks beginning of holy month of Ramadan by pardoning inmates.




DMI to launch live Quran contest channel

TV company reveals plan for International Holy Quran Award during Ramadan.




Etihad slashes fares for Ramadan travel

Abu Dhabi carrier introduces special rates for holy month, extended into November.




Drinks giants in Ramadan battle

EXCLUSIVE: Coca-Cola redesign, charity bid aims to take No. 1 spot from Vimto during holy month.




700 prisoners win Ramadan pardon

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa also instructs settlement of debts of inmates to mark holy month.




Overnight working to avoid Ramadan delays

Many construction firms in UAE may be forced to pay overtime to keep productivity levels high.




Your guide to the best Iftars

Whether you are fasting or not, Iftar is a great opportunity to enjoy tasty food, good company.




Shisha restrictions in place for Ramadan

Dubai's new anti-smoking laws to have impact on shisha during holy month, officials admit.




MTV Arabia to drop music videos in Ramadan

Middle East's youth entertainment channel announces rescheduling for holy month.




Ramadan food price hikes 'unlikely'

Leading economist predicts warning from governments will deter retailers during holy month.




Bahrain warning over Ramadan prices

Prime Minister orders crackdown on stores, inspection teams are ready to protect consumers.




Retailers face Ramadan price crackdown

Stores that exploit consumers during holy month will be severely punished, gov't warns.




10-day Ramadan holiday gets teacher backing

Kuwait Teachers Society calls for last 10 days of Islamic holy month to be national holiday.