Friday, March 17, 2023 – 11:59 am
From the reports department.
ABU DHABI, 17 March / WAM / The UAE is preparing to receive the blessed month of Ramadan, in an atmosphere full of joy and the spiritual and social manifestations that characterize the holy month.
The main streets, bridges and facades of shopping centers in the country wore the decorations for the advent of the month of Ramadan, which came in light geometric shapes and phrases that reflect the spirit of joy and are commensurate with the meanings and atmosphere of the holy month.
In a move that gives more flexibility to the official working hours, taking into account the social dimension during the holy month, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him”, directed that the official working hours for federal government employees be on Friday during the blessed month of Ramadan. After 70%, and my attendance at 30%, students will also work remotely in universities and public schools on Fridays.
And the UAE government announced the official working hours for the blessed month of Ramadan for ministries and federal government agencies, which start from nine in the morning until two thirty in the followingnoon, from Monday to Thursday, and on Friday, the working hours will be from nine in the morning until 12 o’clock. noon.
In turn, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation issued a ministerial circular to reduce the normal working hours for private sector employees in the country during the month of Ramadan by an average of two hours per day.
The month of Ramadan in the UAE witnesses vibrant religious and cultural activities and events that embody the values of synergy and community cohesion.
The Ramadan lectures hosted by the Mohammed bin Zayed Ramadan Council are one of the most important events witnessed during the holy month. Relevancy with the developments of the times and its requirements and anticipating future prospects.
One of the most prominent events in the UAE during the month of Ramadan is the “Dubai International Award for the Holy Qur’an”, which is held in Dubai annually, in which memorizers of the Qur’an from all over the world compete. The “fiftieth session” to derive its topics from the vision of the UAE in consolidating the concepts of sustainability in all fields, and enhancing awareness efforts in environmental fields.
In turn, the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments and the concerned departments in each emirate organize faith and intellectual seminars in various mosques in the country during the month of Ramadan. The Red Crescent Authority and other charitable institutions in the country also organize charitable initiatives for the holy month, benefiting hundreds of thousands inside and outside the country.
In keeping with the shopping movement during the holy month, which is witnessing a great turnout and activity, the authorities concerned with consumer protection in the country held a number of meetings with officials in the most prominent consumer sectors to ensure the readiness of markets and sales outlets and ensure that all consumer needs are provided during the blessed month of Ramadan.
The regulatory authorities in the UAE intensify their tours of the markets before and during the month of Ramadan to ensure the safety of the most traded food, and the commitment of food establishments and customers to health requirements and preventive precautionary measures, and requirements for the transportation, storage, preparation and display of foodstuffs and products, and the regulatory authorities are also keen to ensure transparency in Buying and selling operations, and commitment to presenting prices and offers on products in a clear manner that makes it easy for the consumer to know their details.
Majdi Salman / Mustafa Badr Al-Din
