Daily Archives: March 20, 2025

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Dubai Government Human Resources Department announces Eid al-Fitr holiday for 1446 Hijri

Dubai, UAE, March 20,2025: The Dubai Government Human Resources Department(DGHR) issued a circular announcing Eid al-Fitr holidays for 1446 Hijri, which states that work across all entities, departments and institutions affiliated with Dubai government will be suspended from the 1stof Shawwal 1446 AH until the 3rdof Shawwal 1446 AH. Official work will resume from 4thof Shawwal 1446 AH. The circular further stated that if the month of Ramadan is completed within 30 days, then the 30th day of Ramadan will also be added to the Eid al-Fitr holidays.

Staff members of various entities, departments and institutions who work on shift basis or those involved in managing public facilities or providing public services are not included in the circular. To ensure seamless functioning of facilities during this holiday, these entities are responsible for deciding the working hours for the exempt categories in line with their operational needs.

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Business & Investments

DWTC Welcomes 2.65 Million Attendees in 2024, Reinforcing Dubai’s Global Leadership in Business Events

  • DWTC hosted 378 exhibitions and events in 2024, up 26% year-on-year
  • DWTC expanded its events calendar in 2024 with 40 new additions, including 10 exhibitions, 17 conferences, and 13 association conventions.
  • Exhibitions and Conferences attracted nearly 59,000 exhibiting companies, with 77% being international
  • International participation at MICE events rose by 30% year-on-year accounting for over 942,000 attendees

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20March 2025:Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the region’s leading business enabler and global events powerhouse, has unveiled its 2024 results, showcasing record-breaking performance that underscores Dubai’s continued economic growth and its position as a powerful international platform for business and trade enablement. DWTC welcomed 2.65 million event participants in 2024, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year. The results were driven by a robust calendar of 378 Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE), business and consumer eventsreflecting a notable 26%year-on-year growth.

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Technologies

Nothing Phone 3a and 3a launches in the Middle East, right in time for Eid!

The latest from the technology company marks the perfect Eid gift!

20th March 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates  – Nothing Tech today announced the regional launch of its new smartphone series, the Nothing (3a) series in the Middle East. Announced at its local event held in Dubai, the two new smartphones in the series will be available across various local retailers, both in store and online, right on time for Eid gifting!

Starting at AED 1,399 and AED 1,749 the Phone (3a) and (3a Pro), come to the Middle East right around the Eid holidays, making it an ideal gift for family, friends or even oneself. Announced earlier this year at MWC 2025, the phones raise the standard for a smartphone experience, featuring a significantly upgraded camera system with optical zoom, boosted performance, a refined design, and Nothing OS innovations, including Essential Space.

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Shopping & Promotions, Technologies

Celebrate the Spirit of Giving with These Next-level Eid Gift Ideas from Huawei

We are only a few days away from Eid and excitement is in the air. When the crescent moon marks the end of Ramadan families come together to cherish the communal spirit of Eid. Gift-giving is also a long-held tradition that always makes Eids an exciting day to look forward to. And if you want to make this year’s Eid truly memorable for your loved ones, a thoughtful gift can go a long way. The recipe for a great gift, however, is to find something unique and personal that would also be of practical value for the recipient. Here are some suggestions for excellent tech treats you can splurge on to make it an Eid to remember.

HUAWEI Mate XT | ULTIMATE DESIGN

The first-ever tri-fold smartphone, the HUAWEI Mate XT, will be a great pick for the really special ones in your life, especially if they are tech enthusiasts. The triple-fold design makes it possible to fit a 10.2-inch tablet-sized screen in a compact smartphone form factor. It can be used in three configurations. In the single-screen mode, it is sleek and compact like a regular flagship smartphone, and when you want a large screen to enjoy media or for productivity, it unfolds into a tablet. There’s nothing else like the Mate XT on the market. Plus it comes with all the cutting-edge specs you would expect from a flagship device, like powerful performance, large battery, superfast charging speeds, and more.

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Technologies

Introducing the OPPO A5 Pro: A Rugged, Reliable, and High-Performance Smartphone

Introducing the OPPO A5 Pro: A Rugged, Reliable, and High-Performance Smartphone for Outdoors, Gaming, and Entertainment 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 20, 2025–OPPO launched the highly anticipated A5 Pro in United Arab Emirates, representing a significant milestone in the evolution of the popular A Series with its remarkable durability and advanced AI capabilities and featuring AI Link Boost for reliable connectivity, AI Game Boost for smooth gaming, flagship-class AI features, and a 5,800mAh large battery powered by Flash Charge, the OPPO A5 Pro offers dependable and long-lasting smart experiences for outdoor adventures, gaming, and entertainment.

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