Ramadan is a time of celebration and while there are many iftars to go to in the evenings, there are also a lot of festivals and pop-ups across the UAE worth checking out. We round up some of the all-time favourites.
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Citywalk, Dubai
Shop a curated selection of regional designers’ kaftans, accessories and more in the heart of Dubai, before heading to a nearby restaurant for a delicious dinner.
May 25 to July 1 from 1am to 10pm
Good Vibes Market
Nadi Al Quoz, Al Serkal Avenue, Dubai
Explore Alserkal Avenue’s many Ramadan offerings, including an alternative Iftar experience at Nadi Al Quoz. The space host rotating food vendors throughout the month, including The Shebi, Son of a Chick and Kaak Al Manara. On Saturdays and Sundays, enjoy a variety of board games from 7pm to 11pm.
Throughout Ramadan, from Iftar to midnight
Ripe Market
Reform Social & Grill, The Lakes Club, Dubai
Everybody’s favourite outdoor market, with debuted at Zabeel Park in Dubai, has gone indoors for the warm season. Shop an array of items from local vendors at the weekly market.
Every Friday from May 26 to June 23 from 12pm to 8pm
Eventra
Sunset Mall, Dubai
Possibly the biggest Ramadan fashion exhibition in Dubai, offering a host of fashionable clothing from regional designers, Eventra is set to take place again this year. Go early to avoid heartbreak, as pieces sell out quickly.
May 31 to June 4 from 8pm to 1am
Bazaar Al Rakya
The Outlet Village, Jebel Ali
Eight Middle Eastern designers will showcase their abaya and jewellery designs at a pop-up installation within the scenic, Tuscany-inspired interiors of The Outlet Village. Expect to find pieces from House of Hend, Hessa Falasi, Shatha Essa and more.
May 31 to June 30 from 10am to midnight
Ramadan Night Market
Hall 7 and 8, Dubai World Trade Center
If you have relatives visiting in June, they’re sure to enjoy the Ramadan Night Market, which sells a variety of handicrafts, clothing and sweets. The best strategy would be to get there right at 8pm if you’re going by car, as parking can be a nightmare.
June 1 to June 10 from 8pm to 2am
Festember
Warehouse 421, Abu Dhabi
The event’s tagline is “where dreamers go”, and you’re sure to find alternative fashion, beauty, lifestyle and food brands at this exciting festival.
June 1 to June 4, 9pm to 2am
Ramadan Fair at Al Seef
Al Seef Village Mall, Abu Dhabi
Shop from a selection of more than 30 UAE-based vendors on this one-day pop-up at Al Seef Mall, where yummy Iftar options are also aplenty.
June 2 from 7pm to 12am
Manarat Al Saadiyat Ramadan Evenings
Manarat Al Saadiyat
Pop by and enjoy a selection of interactive activities including live readings the Q’uran on Sundays, talks on Islamic architecture on Tuesdays, and poetry sessions on Saturdays. The festival will also include a book corner featuring recitals by popular authors, board games, vintage video games, an interactive mosaic mural as well as an interactive puppet show, a Ramadan Souq and a wide selection of dining options.
June 4-17 from 7.30pm-11.30pm
Ramadan Fashion Pop up Fair
The Mall Jumeirah, Dubai
The event will highlight Arabic fashion with pavilions dedicated to clothes, accessories, perfumes, make up and beauty, wellness and an Indulge Section.
June 7 to June 10 from 8pm to 1am
Mirbad
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
This seasonal pop-up concept is based in Abu Dhabi, and inspired by the ancient souq experience. Find fashion, homeward and jewellery just in time for Eid.
June 8 to June 10 from 8:30pm to 1:30am
Mystical Ramadan Evening
Bodytree Yoga Studio, Abu Dhabi
Shop from a selection of over ten vendors and enjoy the studio’s mystical-themed evening complete with art and poetry.
June 10 from 8:30pm to 11:30am
Sharjah Ramadan Nights
Expo Centre Sharjah
Not only can you shop from an array or retailers, but you can also take part in cultural activities, games and raffle draws at Sharjah Ramadan Nights. There is a Dh5 entree fee for adults above the age of 12.
June 15 to June 30 from 9pm to 1am
Milestones on the road to union
1970
October 26: Bahrain withdraws from a proposal to create a federation of nine with the seven Trucial States and Qatar.
December: Ahmed Al Suwaidi visits New York to discuss potential UN membership.
1971
March 1: Alex Douglas Hume, Conservative foreign secretary confirms that Britain will leave the Gulf and “strongly supports” the creation of a Union of Arab Emirates.
July 12: Historic meeting at which Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid make a binding agreement to create what will become the UAE.
July 18: It is announced that the UAE will be formed from six emirates, with a proposed constitution signed. RAK is not yet part of the agreement.
August 6: The fifth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed becoming Ruler of Abu Dhabi, with official celebrations deferred until later in the year.
August 15: Bahrain becomes independent.
September 3: Qatar becomes independent.
November 23-25: Meeting with Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid and senior British officials to fix December 2 as date of creation of the UAE.
November 29: At 5.30pm Iranian forces seize the Greater and Lesser Tunbs by force.
November 30: Despite a power sharing agreement, Tehran takes full control of Abu Musa.
November 31: UK officials visit all six participating Emirates to formally end the Trucial States treaties
December 2: 11am, Dubai. New Supreme Council formally elects Sheikh Zayed as President. Treaty of Friendship signed with the UK. 11.30am. Flag raising ceremony at Union House and Al Manhal Palace in Abu Dhabi witnessed by Sheikh Khalifa, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
December 6: Arab League formally admits the UAE. The first British Ambassador presents his credentials to Sheikh Zayed.
December 9: UAE joins the United Nations.
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Classification of skills
A worker is categorised as skilled by the MOHRE based on nine levels given in the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) issued by the International Labour Organisation.
A skilled worker would be someone at a professional level (levels 1 – 5) which includes managers, professionals, technicians and associate professionals, clerical support workers, and service and sales workers.
The worker must also have an attested educational certificate higher than secondary or an equivalent certification, and earn a monthly salary of at least Dh4,000.
What is the FNC?
The Federal National Council is one of five federal authorities established by the UAE constitution. It held its first session on December 2, 1972, a year to the day after Federation.
It has 40 members, eight of whom are women. The members represent the UAE population through each of the emirates. Abu Dhabi and Dubai have eight members each, Sharjah and Ras al Khaimah six, and Ajman, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain have four.
They bring Emirati issues to the council for debate and put those concerns to ministers summoned for questioning.
The FNC’s main functions include passing, amending or rejecting federal draft laws, discussing international treaties and agreements, and offering recommendations on general subjects raised during sessions.
Federal draft laws must first pass through the FNC for recommendations when members can amend the laws to suit the needs of citizens. The draft laws are then forwarded to the Cabinet for consideration and approval.
Since 2006, half of the members have been elected by UAE citizens to serve four-year terms and the other half are appointed by the Ruler’s Courts of the seven emirates.
In the 2015 elections, 78 of the 252 candidates were women. Women also represented 48 per cent of all voters and 67 per cent of the voters were under the age of 40.
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About Karol Nawrocki
• Supports military aid for Ukraine, unlike other eurosceptic leaders, but he will oppose its membership in western alliances.
• A nationalist, his campaign slogan was Poland First. "Let's help others, but let's take care of our own citizens first," he said on social media in April.
• Cultivates tough-guy image, posting videos of himself at shooting ranges and in boxing rings.
• Met Donald Trump at the White House and received his backing.
Results:
Women:
1. Rhiannan Iffland (AUS) 322.95 points
2. Lysanne Richard (CAN) 285.75
3. Ellie Smart (USA) 277.70
Men:
1. Gary Hunt (GBR) 431.55
2. Constantin Popovici (ROU) 424.65
3. Oleksiy Prygorov (UKR) 392.30
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- Priority access to new homes from participating developers
- Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
- Flexible payment plans from developers
- Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
- DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
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Real estate tokenisation project
Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.
The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.
Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.
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Winners
Ballon d’Or (Men’s)
Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain / France)
Ballon d’Or Féminin (Women’s)
Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona / Spain)
Kopa Trophy (Best player under 21 – Men’s)
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona / Spain)
Best Young Women’s Player
Vicky López (Barcelona / Spain)
Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper – Men’s)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City / Italy)
Best Women’s Goalkeeper
Hannah Hampton (England / Aston Villa and Chelsea)
Men’s Coach of the Year
Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)
Women’s Coach of the Year
Sarina Wiegman (England)
