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Bahrain announces public sector work hours for Ramadan

Government staff will work an hour longer than their peers in Oman and the UAE

Abu Dhabi adjusts paid parking, bus times for Ramadan

The holy month is expected to begin on Wednesday or Thursday this week

UAE orders formation of Ramadan moon sighting committee

The holy month is expected to begin on Wednesday or Thursday

Saudi Supreme Court asks Muslims to spot Ramadan crescent

Should the crescent be sighted on Tuesday it will mean Wednesday is the first day of Ramadan

Oman announces public sector work hours for Ramadan

Oman is the first Gulf country to announce when it will officially begin the holy month

UAE supermarkets ramp up Ramadan deals amid pressure on wallets

Consumers have contended with price increases since the start of the year following the introduction of value added tax

Oman announces private sector work hours for Ramadan

The country announced when it would mark the start of Ramadan earlier this week

Dubai bans shisha at Ramadan Iftars

Shisha pipes will be banned at venues until later in the evening

Oman announces Ramadan start date

The country is believed to be the first in the Gulf to official confirm when it will mark the holy month

Dubai schools allowed to raise fees by 6.4%

Dubai announces shorter school hours for Ramadan

The holy month is around two weeks away

UAE authority announces Ramadan work hours

The holy month is around two weeks away

Kuwait astronomer says Ramadan may be later than expected

The holy month will begin in just a few weeks

Ramadan likely to begin on May 17

The first day of Eid Al Fitr, marking the end of the holy month, is likely to fall on June 15

UAE, Saudi confirm start of Eid Al Fitr

Sunday has been confirmed as the first day of Eid

The art of corporate giving during Ramadan

How regional corporations are using the month and the year to give back

Revealed: 10 of the most expensive iftars in Dubai

Here are some of the most lavish iftar offerings this Ramadan in Dubai

UAE confirms Saturday as the first day of Ramadan

The official moon sighting committee confirmed the start of the holy month

First day of Ramadan 2017 confirmed

The first day of Ramadan will fall on Saturday, Saudi Arabia has announced

Ramadan FAQs: Everything you need to know about the holy month

Ramadan is expected to begin on May 27 this year

UAE announces reduced private sector working hours for Ramadan

The holy month is expected to begin this weekend

UAE working hours for Ramadan announced

Public sector staff will work shortened hours during the holy month

Qatar introduces price caps on 418 products for Ramadan

Prices of products including rice, flour, cooking oil, milk and meat have been capped

UAE stores to offer Ramadan discounts worth Dhs300m on 10,000 items

The discounts will range from 50 to 75 per cent and be available at 600 outlets across the country

Ramadan to begin on May 27 – astronomer

The holy month is predicted to last for 29 days, ending on Saturday, June 24

Ramadan to begin on May 27 – scholar

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al-Manie forecast the date based on astronomical calculations

UAE confirms that Eid Al Fitr will start on Wednesday

UAE private sector workers will get a four-day weekend for Eid

UAE announces Covid protocols for Eid Al Adha

UAE moon-sighting committee to meet on Monday

The committee will meet on Monday evening after Maghreb prayer

Eid Al Fitr 2016: UAE astronomer predicts end of Ramadan

Tuesday, July 5, is expected to be the final day of Ramadan

How will Ramadan affect your business?

James Swallow looks to the holy month of Ramadan and what it means for those starting a business in the region

Ramadan: UAE fasting begins today

The country’s moon sighting committee confirmed fasting for the holy month will begin on Monday