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സ്വകാര്യ മേഖലയിൽ റമദാനിലെ ജോലി സമയം പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു

വിശുദ്ധ റമദാൻ മാസത്തിൽ സ്വകാര്യ മേഖലയിലെ ജീവനക്കാർക്ക് പ്രതിദിനം രണ്ട് മണിക്കൂർ ജോലി സമയം കുറച്ചതായി ഹ്യൂമൻ റിസോഴ്‌സസ് ആൻഡ് എമിറേറ്റൈസേഷൻ മന്ത്രാലയം (MoHRE) പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു.
MoHRE reduces Ramadan work hours for private sector

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced a reduction of two working hours per day for private sector employees during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
UAE joins Kuwait in celebrating 64th National Day

The UAE will join Kuwait in celebrating its 64th National Day on Tuesday, February 25, a reflection of the brotherly and strategic ties between the two nations and their people.
UAE President arrives in Italy on state visit

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Italy on a state visit on Sunday evening.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed crowns Arab Hope Makers

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai has crowned Ahmed Zainoun from Morocco as the top Arab Hope Maker, winning AED 1 million.
UAE sends 375 tonnes of Ramadan food aid to Gaza Strip

375 tonnes of Ramadan food aid and sanitary supplies have been sent by the Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Foundation and the International Charity Organisation to relieve 15,000 affected families in the Gaza Strip, as part of the ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.'
UAE leaders wish Pope Francis speedy recovery

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message to Pope Francis wishing him a swift recovery following the health incident he experienced.
Ramadan working hours confirmed for federal authorities

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has issued a circular setting the official working hours for ministries and federal authorities to be from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, and from 9 a.m. a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday.

Business News

flydubai reports strongest financial results in 15-year history

flydubai has recorded record-breaking annual results for its financial year ending December 31, 2024, the UAE carrier has announced. The airline reported a pre-tax profit of AED 2.5 billion ($674 million), which represents a 16 per cent growth year-on-year, and a total revenue of AED 12.8 billion ($3.5 billion).
Azizi Developments commits AED3 bln to Fathers' Endowment campaign

Azizi Developments has announced a AED 3 billion contribution to the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai.
Noatum Maritime and Turkish Erkport agree joint venture

Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, has agreed a Joint Venture (JV) with Erkport, a Turkish-based company with a proven track record in the Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) shipping industry, launching a Ro-Ro liner business with integrated networks.
Musk orders US federal staff to work by Monday or resign

The Trump administration sent emails on Saturday evening to US federal government employees telling them to detail their work accomplishments from the previous week by Monday night or risk losing their jobs.

Sports News

Venus Williams rejects Indian Wells wildcard invite

Former world number one Venus Williams will not compete at next month's Indian Wells tournament despite the WTA 1000 event giving the 44-year-old American a wild card.
Salah revels in favourite season with Man City win

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah continued to make the case that this is his greatest season ever as he broke records in their 2-0 Premier League win at Manchester City on Sunday and the talisman said the campaign was his personal favourite.
India's Kohli roars back into form with match-winning hundred

Virat Kohli proved he is not a spent force yet as India's batting stalwart produced a match-winning hundred in a Champions Trophy humdinger against arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.
Tadej Pogacar cruises to third UAE Tour victory

Tadej Pogacar is celebrating becoming a three-time UAE Tour champion after cruising to a solo victory in his opening race of the year.

International News

Pope Francis had a 'good' night in hospital, remains critical

Pope Francis, remains in critical condition battling double pneumonia, but had a "good" night in hospital, slept and is resting, the Vatican said on Monday.
Zelenskyy willing to quit presidency if it brings Ukraine peace

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is willing to give up his position if it means peace in Ukraine, adding that he could exchange his departure for his country's entry into the NATO military alliance.
Israel won't allow HTS forces in southern Syria, Netanyahu says

Israel on Sunday said it will not tolerate presence of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in southern Syria, nor any other forces affiliated with the country's new rulers, and demanded the territory be demilitarised.
Hamas says Israel talks contingent on agreed prisoner release

Talks with Israel through mediators on further steps in a ceasefire agreement are conditional on Palestinian prisoners being released as agreed, Hamas official Basem Naim said on Sunday.

Entertainment News

'Conclave' wins top honour at Screen Actors Guild Awards

"Conclave," a drama about the selection a new pope, won the top award at Hollywood's Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, boosting the movie's chances of success at next weekend's Oscars.
Long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours cancelled

Australian TV show Neighbours has been cancelled and will air its final episode in December, the programme's official social media accounts confirmed.
Amazon gains creative control over James Bond franchise

Amazon's MGM Studios will take creative control of the James Bond film franchise under a new joint venture with longtime rights holders Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, the technology giant said on Thursday.
Animated films seek to find a place in Best Picture Oscar race

The filmmakers of "Inside Out 2", the highest-grossing animated film of all time, are aiming to be included to the Oscar's Best Picture race as experts in the animation industry strive for more recognition.
Jury acquits rapper A$AP Rocky in Hollywood gun assault case

A Los Angeles jury on Tuesday found Grammy-nominated rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty of two felony counts of assault with a semi-automatic weapon in a 2021 altercation with another hip-hop artist in Hollywood.