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Ramadan
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Ramadan in Gaza through the eyes of Rama, 11

The United in Giving campaign is dishing out meals both domestically and internationally. Photo: Dubai Media Office

UAE Food Bank distributes 6.2 million meals during Ramadan

The Muhammad Yaseen Ladies Tailoring shop in Dubai's Meena Bazaar. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dubai’s tailors work extra hours to stitch in time for Eid Al Fitr business boom

Vimto, a cordial drink that is high in sugar, is a traditional drink at iftar. Photo: Asmaa Al Hameli / The National

Why we want sugar and fried food during Ramadan


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One year on: 11-year-old Rama faces a Ramadan of loss and resilience in Gaza

As Ramadan returns, Rama Al Barqouni reflects on how life has changed amid continuing hardship and uncertainty

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Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

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Gaza soup kitchens continue work as aid halts and truce ends

Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid receives Ramadan well-wishers in Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid receives Ramadan well-wishers in Dubai


The International Charity Organisation, established in Ajman in 1984, has launched a series of initiatives over Ramadan this year. Photo: ICO

International Charity Organisation supports 60,000 orphans over Ramadan

Initiatives helping orphans in UAE and abroad

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Late night things to do during Ramadan in the UAE

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UAE prayer and iftar times for Ramadan 2025

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Ramadan 2025: Cultural events to attend in UAE during the holy month

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. Photo: Dubai Media Office

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President Sheikh Mohamed met with teachers, students and school administrators to celebrate Ramadan. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

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