Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, received Ramadan well-wishers at an event in Dubai on Monday. Photo: Wam
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, received Ramadan well-wishers at an event in Dubai on Monday. Photo: Wam
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, received Ramadan well-wishers at an event in Dubai on Monday. Photo: Wam
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, received Ramadan well-wishers at an event in Dubai on Monday. Photo: Wam

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid receives Ramadan well-wishers in Dubai


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Read: UAE prayer timetable and daily iftar time

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, received Ramadan well-wishers on Monday at Al Mudaif Majlis in Union House, Dubai.

The Ruler of Dubai was joined by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, as well as Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, to meet local dignitaries and senior officials, state news agency Wam reported.

During the gathering, Sheikh Mohammed highlighted how the spirit of Ramadan has inspired core Emirati values while promoting peace, co-operation, and support for those in need.

Also on Monday, Sheikh Mohammed presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 34 new judges appointed to the Dubai Courts, wishing them success in fulfilling their responsibilities and emphasising their role in enhancing the standards of Dubai’s judicial system. He also highlighted the vital role judges play in upholding fairness, protecting society, and maintaining the rule of law.

Sheikh Mohammed also presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 34 new judges appointed to the Dubai Courts. Photo: Wam
Sheikh Mohammed also presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 34 new judges appointed to the Dubai Courts. Photo: Wam

The swearing-in ceremony was also attended by Sheikh Hamdan, Sheikh Maktoum, Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid.

Also in attendance were Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director General of the Dubai Ruler's Court, and Vice Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council, Essam Issa Al Humaidan, Attorney General of Dubai, Saif Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Director General of Dubai Courts, and Dr Abdullah Al Sabousi, Secretary-General of the Dubai Judicial Council.

On Sunday, Sheikh Hamdan shared photographs on X as he joined National Guard troops in Hatta for iftar. “I was delighted to join the personnel of the National Guard in Hatta for iftar,” Sheikh Hamdan wrote. “Their dedication to safeguarding our borders, even while away from their families during the Holy Month, is truly remarkable. We deeply appreciate all those who work diligently around the clock to ensure our country continues to be a beacon of stability and prosperity.”

Sheikh Hamdan joins Hatta troops for iftar - in pictures

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Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylturbo

Transmission: seven-speed DSG automatic

Power: 242bhp

Torque: 370Nm

Price: Dh136,814

Seemar’s top six for the Dubai World Cup Carnival:

1. Reynaldothewizard
2. North America
3. Raven’s Corner
4. Hawkesbury
5. New Maharajah
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Another way to earn air miles

In addition to the Emirates and Etihad programmes, there is the Air Miles Middle East card, which offers members the ability to choose any airline, has no black-out dates and no restrictions on seat availability. Air Miles is linked up to HSBC credit cards and can also be earned through retail partners such as Spinneys, Sharaf DG and The Toy Store.

An Emirates Dubai-London round-trip ticket costs 180,000 miles on the Air Miles website. But customers earn these ‘miles’ at a much faster rate than airline miles. Adidas offers two air miles per Dh1 spent. Air Miles has partnerships with websites as well, so booking.com and agoda.com offer three miles per Dh1 spent.

“If you use your HSBC credit card when shopping at our partners, you are able to earn Air Miles twice which will mean you can get that flight reward faster and for less spend,” says Paul Lacey, the managing director for Europe, Middle East and India for Aimia, which owns and operates Air Miles Middle East.

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First leg: Liverpool 5 Roma 2

Second leg: Wednesday, May 2, Stadio Olimpico, Rome

TV: BeIN Sports, 10.45pm (UAE)

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Price, base: Dh117,000 (estimate)

Engine: 1.6L four-cylinder, with 1.56kWh battery

Transmission: Six-speed automatic

Power: 105hp (engine), plus 43.5hp (battery)

Torque: 147Nm (engine), plus 170Nm (battery)

Fuel economy, combined: 3.4L / 100km

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Engine: 1.6-litre 4-cyl turbo and dual electric motors

Power: 300hp at 6,000rpm

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Fuel consumption: 8.0L/100km

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Director: Shawn Levy

Rating: 3/5

Dates for the diary

To mark Bodytree’s 10th anniversary, the coming season will be filled with celebratory activities:

  • September 21 Anyone interested in becoming a certified yoga instructor can sign up for a 250-hour course in Yoga Teacher Training with Jacquelene Sadek. It begins on September 21 and will take place over the course of six weekends.
  • October 18 to 21 International yoga instructor, Yogi Nora, will be visiting Bodytree and offering classes.
  • October 26 to November 4 International pilates instructor Courtney Miller will be on hand at the studio, offering classes.
  • November 9 Bodytree is hosting a party to celebrate turning 10, and everyone is invited. Expect a day full of free classes on the grounds of the studio.
  • December 11 Yogeswari, an advanced certified Jivamukti teacher, will be visiting the studio.
  • February 2, 2018 Bodytree will host its 4th annual yoga market.

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Based: Dubai

Industry: E-grocery

Initial investment: $150,000

Future plan: Raise $1.5m and enter Saudi Arabia next year

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Sabri Razouk, 74

Athlete and fitness trainer 

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Power drink: A glass of yoghurt

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Dr Mark Mann, scientist

Gina MIller, anti-Brexit campaigner

Lord Smith, former Cabinet minister

Sandi Toksvig, broadcaster

 

Updated: March 04, 2025, 8:32 AM`