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Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
Hijri New Year: UAE astronomers spot Muharram crescent in Abu Dhabi
The crescent of the month of Muharram, marking the beginning of the Hijri year 1447 AH, was sighted on Wednesday, June 25 in Saudi Arabia. The UAE's Astronomy Center shared an image of the crescent on Thursday morning, as captured during the daytime from Abu Dhabi. The image was captured by the Al-Khatm Astronomical Observatory affiliated with the International Astronomy Center. The imaging time was June 26, 2025, at 8:45am UAE time. The moon was 12 degrees away from the sun and its age was 17 hours. Ù�Ù�اÙ� Ø´Ù�ر Ù�ØرÙ� 1447Ù�Ù� Ù�Ù�ا Ø°Ù� ذصÙ�Ù�رÙ� Ù�Ù�ارا Ù�بÙ� Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù� Ù�Ù� أبÙ�ظبÙ�Ø� بÙ�اسطة Ù�رصد اÙ�خذÙ� اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù� اÙ�ذابع Ù�Ù�رÙ�ز اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù� اÙ�دÙ�Ù�Ù�Ø� Ù�Ù�Ø° اÙ�ذصÙ�Ù�ر 26 Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù� 2025Ù� اÙ�ساعة 08:45 صباØا بذÙ�Ù�Ù�Ø° اÙ�Ø¥Ù�اراذ. بعد اÙ�Ù�Ù�ر عÙ� اÙ�Ø´Ù�س 12 درجة. عÙ�ر اÙ�Ù�Ù�ر 17 ساعة. Ù�رÙ�Ù� اÙ�Ù�رصد: أساÙ�Ø© Ø°Ù�Ù�اÙ�Ø� Ø£Ù�س Ù�ØÙ�دØ� Ø®Ù�Ù�اÙ� اÙ�Ù�عÙ�Ù�Ù�Ø� Ù�ØÙ�دâ�¦ — Ù�رÙ�ز اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù� اÙ�دÙ�Ù�Ù� (@AstronomyCenter) June 26, 2025 Muharram 1, is the first day of the first month of the Islamic calendar, which is also known as Hijri New Year. The month of Dhul Hijjah has lasted for 29 days, Haramain Info confirmed on its social media platform. Private sector employees in the UAE will get Friday, June 27, as a paid holiday for Islamic New Year, marking the beginning of the Hijri year 1447 AH. Some employees who get Saturday as a weekend along with Sunday will enjoy a long weekend from June 27 to June 29, making it a 3-day weekend for them. Regular working hours are expected to resume on Monday, June 30. The Hijri New Year holiday follows the long break residents enjoyed during the Eid Al Adha holidays at the beginning of June. wished people on the occasion of Hijri New Year 1447, while paying for lasting peace in the region.
Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Hijri New Year begins after moon sighted in Saudi Arabia
The Islamic month of Muharram began on Wednesday, June 25, after the moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia. Muharram 1, is the first day of the first month of the Islamic calendar, which is also known as Hijri New Year. The month of Dhul Hijjah will be in 29 days, Haramain Info confirmed on its social media platform. Private sector employees in the UAE will get Friday, June 27, as a paid holiday for Islamic New Year, marking the beginning of the Hijri year 1447 AH. Some employees who get Saturday as a weekend along with Sunday will enjoy a long weekend from June 27 to June 29, making it a 3-day weekend for them. Regular working hours are expected to resume on Monday, June 30. The Hijri New Year holiday follows the long break residents enjoyed during the Eid Al Adha holidays at the beginning of June.
Khaleej Times
16-06-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Hijri New Year: UAE announces paid holiday for private sector employees
Private sector employees in the UAE will get Friday, June 27, as a paid holiday for Islamic New Year, marking the beginning of the Hijri year 1447 AH. Some employees who get Saturday as a weekend along with Sunday will enjoy a long weekend from June 27 to June 29, making it a 3-day weekend for them. Regular working hours are expected to resume on Monday, June 30. Public sector employees will also get similar days of holidays. A unified holiday policy implemented in the UAE for public and private sector workers ensures all employees get equal breaks throughout the year. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) announcement applies to all private sector employees in the country. The Islamic, or Hijri, calendar is based on lunar months, and the New Year begins on the first day of Muharram, the calendar's first month. The date was confirmed in line with the approved list of official holidays for 2025, issued by the UAE Cabinet.
Zawya
13-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
UAE asks private sector firms to meet semi-annual Emiratisation targets by end of june
DUBAI: The Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MoHRE) has renewed its call to private sector companies employing 50 or more workers to expedite meeting their Emiratisation targets for the first half of 2025 before the end of June. This is to avoid financial contributions that will be imposed in July on companies that fail to meet the required targets. The targets include achieving a 1% growth in the number of Emiratis employed in skilled positions relative to the total skilled workforce at the company, while maintaining previous Emiratisation rates. MoHRE has urged Emirati citizens to report any violations and negative practices that contradict the country's Emiratisation policies by contacting the call centre on 600590000 or through the Ministry's smart app and official website. It reaffirmed its confidence in both private sector companies and job-seeking nationals' awareness of the strategic and national benefits, as well as the positive impact of Emiratisation on enhancing the competitiveness of the country's work environment and supporting its economic growth. The Ministry also underlined its ongoing support for compliant companies through the benefits provided by the Nafis programme, and the additional advantages it offers to companies achieving exceptional Emiratisation by granting them membership in the Tawteen Partners Club, which entitles them to financial discounts of up to 80% on the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation's service fees, and prioritising them in the government procurement system, thereby boosting their business growth opportunities. MoHRE highlighted the significant support provided by the Nafis platform in facilitating companies to fulfil their obligations, adding that the platform has a rich pool of qualified Emirati talents. It praised the private sector's engagement with Emiratisation policies and the companies' commitment to meeting the required targets, which has positively reflected on the national mandate, achieving unprecedented results. By the end of May, over 141,000 Emiratis were employed across 28,000 private sector companies.
Hospitality Net
10-06-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Kenya's Travel & Tourism Sector Set to Inject a Record KSh1.2TN in 2025
London, UK - Research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed Kenya's Travel & Tourism sector is set to contribute a record KSh1.2TN to the economy this year, a record 24% above 2019 levels and equivalent to more than 7% of national GDP. Employment and domestic spending is also expected to reach new heights. The sector is also expected to support 1.7MN jobs in 2025 – maintaining over 8% of total national employment, playing a key role in the country's future, representing nearly one in every 12 jobs in the country. Visitor spending projections show a healthy rise across the board with domestic visitor spending set to reach a new record at just under KSh560BN. International visitor spending is forecast to hit over KSh300BN, up 31% from 2019, and edging closer to surpassing its previous peak of 2011. These record-breaking forecasts reflect a strong rebound for Kenya's Travel & Tourism sector and a growing appetite among travellers to experience the country's coastlines, safari parks, mountains, and vibrant urban centres. The growth reflects Kenya's expanding appeal on the global travel map, underpinned by its natural beauty, cultural heritage, wildlife experiences, and improving infrastructure. Kenya is on track for an exceptional year in Travel & Tourism. This projected growth in GDP, jobs, and visitor spending is a testament to the country's enduring appeal and to the work done by both government and private sector partners. Kenya has everything today's traveller is looking for. Nature, culture, authenticity, and hospitality, and WTTC sees it playing a key leadership role in Africa's tourism future. Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO Looking Ahead to 2035 WTTC projects that by 2035, Travel & Tourism will contribute KSh1.8TN to Kenya's economy, supporting over 2.2MN jobs. That's 500,000 new jobs expected over the next decade – reinforcing the sector's role in driving inclusive and sustainable growth. International visitor spending is forecast to reach KSh409BN, with domestic visitor spending expected to reach KSh821BN. Reflecting on 2024 In 2024, Kenya's Travel & Tourism sector contributed KSh1.2TN to the national economy, a 10% year-on-year increase, and supported 1.7MN jobs across the country. International visitor spending reached KSh288BN, while domestic visitor spending totalled KSh528BN, reflecting a strong rebound in both international arrivals and local travel demand. For more information and to access the full factsheet, including WTTC's latest Environmental Social Research (ESR), please visit WTTC's Research Hub. About WTTC The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) represents the global travel & tourism private sector. Members include 200 CEOs, Chairs and Presidents of the world's leading travel & tourism companies from all geographies covering all industries. For more than 30 years, WTTC has been committed to raising the awareness of governments and the public of the economic and social significance of the travel & tourism sector. WTTC Press Office WTTC View source
