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Ramadan 2027 UAE: expected dates, working hours and Eid
Plan Ramadan 2027 in the UAE with expected dates, Dubai and Abu Dhabi fasting-time examples, working-hour rules, school checks and Eid guidance.
CalendarsUAE fuel prices: November 2026 rates and calculator
See verified November 2026 UAE petrol and diesel prices per litre, recent official price history and a calculator for your fuel purchase.
CalendarsUAE public holidays 2026: remaining dates and archive
Check remaining UAE public holidays in 2026, verified earlier announcements, sector differences, December leave planning and holiday work pay.
CalendarsUAE public holidays 2027: dates and confirmation status
Plan UAE public holidays in 2027 with fixed dates, labelled lunar estimates, school-calendar limits and checks for your employment sector.
HousingAbu Dhabi utilities: TAQA Distribution, Tawtheeq and ADDC
Set up Abu Dhabi water and electricity through TAQA Distribution. Check Tawtheeq links, ADDC and AADC routes, required documents and account activation.
HousingDEWA new connection: deposits, fees and move-in steps
Plan DEWA move-in with verified flat and villa deposits, meter-based activation fees, Ejari requirements, activation timing and move-out checks.
HousingEjari registration Dubai: fees, documents and renewal
Check Dubai Ejari registration fees by channel, required documents, online and trustee routes, renewal, cancellation and the link to DEWA move-in.
HousingDubai rent increase calculator: RERA rules explained
Calculate a Dubai rent increase from your official DLD percentage. Check RERA bands, the Smart Rental Index and the renewal notice rules before agreeing.
HousingSEWA new connection: Sharjah move-in and deposit guide
Prepare a Sharjah SEWA move-in request with identity, tenancy and premises checks. Understand the application stages, deposit verification and first bill.
Prayer TimesPrayer time Abu Dhabi city: daily and monthly timetable
Abu Dhabi city prayer times from Awqaf: daily and monthly tables, sunrise explained, current Friday timing and guidance on the local areas covered.
Prayer TimesPrayer time Ajman: daily and monthly timetable
Ajman prayer times from Awqaf: daily and monthly tables, sunrise explained, current Friday timing and guidance on the local areas covered.
Prayer TimesPrayer time Al Ain: daily and monthly timetable
Al Ain prayer times from Awqaf: daily and monthly tables, sunrise explained, current Friday timing and guidance on the local areas covered.
Prayer TimesPrayer times Dubai: daily and monthly timetable
Dubai prayer times from Awqaf: daily and monthly tables, sunrise explained, current Friday timing and guidance on the local areas covered.
Prayer TimesPrayer time Fujairah city: daily and monthly timetable
Fujairah city prayer times from Awqaf: daily and monthly tables, sunrise explained, current Friday timing and guidance on the local areas covered.
Prayer TimesPrayer time Ras Al Khaimah city: daily and monthly timetable
Ras Al Khaimah city prayer times from Awqaf: daily and monthly tables, sunrise explained, current Friday timing and guidance on the local areas covered.
Prayer TimesPrayer time Sharjah city: daily and monthly timetable
Sharjah city prayer times from Awqaf: daily and monthly tables, sunrise explained, current Friday timing and guidance on the local areas covered.
Prayer TimesPrayer time Umm Al Quwain: daily and monthly timetable
Umm Al Quwain prayer times from Awqaf: daily and monthly tables, sunrise explained, current Friday timing and guidance on the local areas covered.
RamadanIftar and suhoor times Abu Dhabi: Ramadan 2027
Check expected Ramadan 2027 iftar and suhoor times in Abu Dhabi, with Awqaf data, imsak and Fajr entries, fasting hours and Eid planning notes.
RamadanIftar and suhoor times Dubai: Ramadan 2027
Check expected Ramadan 2027 iftar and suhoor times in Dubai, with Awqaf data, imsak and Fajr entries, fasting hours and Eid planning notes.
RamadanIftar and suhoor times Sharjah: Ramadan 2027
Check expected Ramadan 2027 iftar and suhoor times in Sharjah, with Awqaf data, imsak and Fajr entries, fasting hours and Eid planning notes.
Settling InMoving to Dubai: your first 90 days checklist
Organise your move to Dubai: entry and residence, medical fitness, Emirates ID, health cover, banking, Ejari, DEWA, licence exchange and schools.
Settling InPolice clearance certificate Dubai: fees and how to apply
Check Dubai Police clearance certificate fees, official application channels, overseas fingerprint requirements and MOI and attestation routes.
VisasHow to check UAE visa status through ICP and GDRFA
Use official ICP and GDRFA Dubai channels to check UAE visa status, track an application and distinguish file validity from a separate fines inquiry.
VisasEmirates ID renewal: fees, documents and ICP process
Check ICP Emirates ID renewal fees, the late-renewal fine, required documents and official online steps, with residence and delivery checks.
VisasFamily visa UAE: salary requirements, documents and parents
Check UAE family visa salary thresholds, suitable housing, spouse and child documents, Dubai parent sponsorship and the application stages.
VisasUAE Golden Visa: requirements, categories and application checks
Compare UAE Golden Visa requirements for investors, skilled professionals, entrepreneurs and students, with official criteria and application checks.
VisasOverstay fine UAE: daily rate, checks and payment
Check the verified UAE overstay fine per day, category-specific grace periods and official ICP or GDRFA routes to check and pay your balance.
Work & PayGratuity Calculator UAE: End-of-Service Pay Explained
Estimate UAE gratuity from basic salary, service dates and unpaid days. Check Article 51 rules, worked examples and employment exclusions.
Work & PayILOE Fines: Amounts, Official Checks and Payment Steps
Check ILOE fine rules, AED 400 and AED 200 penalties, official MOHRE payment channels, salary deductions and what to do if a fine looks wrong.
Work & PayILOE Insurance UAE: Premiums, Benefits and Claim Steps
Understand UAE ILOE insurance costs, Category A and B, the 60% benefit, eligibility, renewal checks and official steps to claim after job loss.
Work & PayLeave Salary Calculator UAE: Annual Leave and Exit Pay
Calculate UAE annual leave salary or unused leave pay on exit. Understand full wage, basic wage, leave entitlement and worked examples.
Work & PayOvertime Calculator UAE: Rates, Rules and Examples
Calculate UAE overtime pay using basic salary. Compare ordinary hours, 10pm–4am overtime and rest-day work, with Article 19 rules explained.
Work & PayRamadan working hours UAE: private sector and government rules
Understand the UAE private-sector Ramadan hours rule, verified 2026 federal government timings and what remains to be announced for Ramadan 2027.
Work & PaySick leave under UAE Labour Law: pay and rules
Check UAE sick leave after probation: 15 days on full pay, 30 on half pay and 45 unpaid. Learn the reporting rules and what to do about a pay dispute.
Work & PayUAE Labour Law: a practical guide for employees
Understand UAE Labour Law for private-sector jobs: contracts, probation, hours, annual leave, notice, gratuity and how to raise a dispute with MOHRE.