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Sharjah 24
8 hours ago
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SSSD's "Intaj" Centre organises Eid Al Adha exhibition
The exhibition is held from May 29 to June 1 at Al Rahmaniya Centre, featuring participation from productive families in Sharjah and other branches across the Emirate. Diverse Product Packages on Display Families will showcase a variety of themed collections, including a package for traditional crafts, a package for clothing and accessories, and a package for handmade items. All products have been specially curated to suit the festive atmosphere of Eid. High Public Demand and Strong Community Support Maryam Al Hammadi, Director of the Centre, stated that productive families eagerly anticipate the arrival of Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha in preparation for participating in the exhibition, which continues to draw high public turnout—especially in residential areas near shopping centres. The exhibition has grown to build a loyal fan base among those who appreciate elegance and craftsmanship, thanks to the Department's ongoing commitment to its members in the "Intaj" Centre and its desire to bring them joy by providing an additional income stream to improve their financial well-being. This support has been reflected in external showcases, the launch of an online store, and assistance in obtaining trade licenses from the Sharjah Economic Development Department at affordable rates. Homemade Goods with Natural Ingredients The showcased products are known for being authentically homemade, featuring natural ingredients. The range also includes clothing, accessories, and handmade crafts that align with the needs and traditions of Eid Al Adha. Attractive Promotional Offers Notably, shoppers can take advantage of exciting promotional offers: any customer who spends AED 300 will receive a shopping voucher courtesy of the Sharjah Cooperative Society.
Time Out Dubai
2 days ago
- Time Out Dubai
Eid Al Adha 2025: Why it doesn't fall on the same day in every country
One of the year's biggest public holidays is approaching, but celebrations won't necessarily take place on the same day everywhere. The Eid Al Adha break, which is combined with Arafat Day, will arrive in the UAE on Thursday June 5. Several public holiday dates in Dubai and the rest of the UAE rely on the sighting of the crescent moon to determine when months begin and end. As a result, we often don't know when exactly we'll have time off work until just before the date. Traditionally, most countries around the world follow Saudi Arabia's lead because of the Hajj pilgrimage. However, some may choose to follow their own local moon sightings, which can differ due to geographic location and visibility conditions. The celebration of Eid Al Adha is held between Dhu Al Hijjah 10 and 12 in the UAE, but the exact date of the festival of sacrifice is different depending on where you are in the world. And this is because the crescent moon that determines when Dhu Al Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic Hijri calendar, begins may not be visible everywhere in the world. For an example of how the calendar works, let's look back at Eid Al Fitr in 2025. In the UAE, Eid Al Fitr officially began on Sunday March 30 because the country's moon sighting committee could see the crescent of Shawwal on Saturday March 29. But in Egypt, and other North African countries, the moon could not be seen on Saturday March 29. This meant that there was an additional day of fasting for Ramadan and that Eid Al Fitr started on Monday March 31. So, despite being in close proximity, the two nations celebrated out of sync. And if we look ahead to Eid Al Adha, it looks likely that people celebrating the occasion in the UAE will be a day ahead of Muslims in South Africa and Australia. Current astronomical predictions indicated that the vast majority of the world would be able to see the crescent of Dhu Al Hijjah on Tuesday March 27, either with the naked eye or an optical aid. The moon sighting projections for the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah across the world (Credit: The moon sighting projections for the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah across the world (Credit: But in several countries in the southern hemisphere, the moon won't be visible until a day later. In countries where the moon can't be seen, Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha celebrations will be delayed by a day. And this approach only applies to countries where moon sighting is the preferred method for deciding when Islamic public holidays should be held. In countries like Turkey, astronomical calculations are used to determine dates years in advance. The Turkish Presidency of Religious Affairs uses a computed lunar crescent instead of a physical moon sighting committee to figure out dates. The UAE has an established public holiday law that lets residents know the exact Hijri and Gregorian calendar dates that people will have off work. Days off in Dubai UAE public holidays 2025: When are all the public holidays this year? The dates to know UAE public holidays law explained: What happens if a day off is on a weekend The law has changed in 2025 Everything you need to know about annual leave in Dubai Know your rights
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: Queen Alia Airport receives 814, 819 passengers in April
AMMAN — The Airport International Group (AIG) on Wednesday announced that Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) received 814,819 passengers in April, an increase of 21.8 per cent, compared with the same month last year. The airport recorded 6,446 movements during April, recording an increase of 11.5 per cent compared with the same period last year, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The airport handled 5,538 tonnes within air cargo traffic, recording a decrease of 14.9 per cent compared with April 2024. The QAIA, during the period between January and April, received 2,952,141 passengers, marking a growth of 11.9 per cent, compared with the same period in 2024. Aircraft movements in the first four months saw an increase by 6.9 per cent, with the airport recording 23,972 movements, while air cargo traffic saw a decrease by 16.1 per cent to reach 21,695 tonnes compared with the same period last year. CEO of the AIG Nicolas Deviller said, "We are delighted with this significant increase in monthly passenger traffic, which came as a result of the seasonal travel momentum at the end of Ramadan and during the extended Eid Al Fitr holiday, which allowed many to meet their loved ones or spend a long-awaited vacation." © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Argaam
2 days ago
- Business
- Argaam
POS transactions hit SAR 11.7B last week: SAMA
The point-of-sale (POS) transactions in Saudi Arabia reached nearly SAR 11.7 billion in the week ended May 24, compared to about SAR 12.4 billion a week earlier. The number of POS transactions reached about 206 million last week, compared to nearly 217.6 million in the previous week, according to data issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). POS transactions represent consumer expenditure through debit and credit cards at major shopping centers, retail outlets, pharmacies, and others. The data indicated that the value of sales via POS increases in the weeks that coincide with the disbursement of salaries to government employees (the 27th of each month), in addition to the weeks that coincide with school vacations and the weeks preceding Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. On the other hand, the value of sales decreases in the weeks preceding salary disbursement and those coinciding with the start of the back-to-school season. The moving average value of POS transactions stood at about SAR 13.17 billion in 2025. Adopting the four-week moving average, the value of POS transactions soared during 2024 compared to 2023 and 2022. The average value of sales ranged between SAR 11 billion and SAR 14 billion in 2024, compared to SAR 10 billion to SAR 13 billion in 2023 and SAR 9 billion to SAR 12 billion in 2022. For the week ended on May 24, consumer spending was focused on the food and beverage (F&B) and the restaurants and cafes sectors, at 14.1% or SAR 1.65 billion each. Riyadh led in terms of POS transaction value by region, with approximately SAR 4.32 billion, representing 36.9% of the total. Jeddah followed with SAR 1.70 billion (14.5%). According to the latest data from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), e-payments in the retail (individuals) sector reached 79% of total payments carried out by individuals in the Kingdom during 2024. This achieved the target ratio in the Financial Sector Development Program, one of Vision 2030's programs, which aims to reach an e-payment ratio of 70% by 2025. Over the past few years, Saudi Arabia has witnessed remarkable progress and rapid growth in e-payment adoption, thanks to the myriad strategic efforts and initiatives launched by SAMA, in cooperation with the financial sector, to support the growth of the payments sector and stimulate the use of various e-payment methods in the Kingdom.
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Queen Alia International Airport welcomes 814,819 passengers during April 2025
Amman: Airport International Group announced that Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed 814,819 passengers (PAX) in April 2025, reflecting a significant 21.8% increase against the same period last year. Throughout the month, QAIA also recorded 6,446 aircraft movements (ACM), representing an 11.5% rise year-on-year. Meanwhile, cargo traffic reached 5,538 tons, marking a 14.9% decrease compared to April 2024. Cumulatively, from January to April 2025, QAIA received 2,952,141 PAX, indicating an 11.9% growth over the same period in 2024. ACM totaled 23,972, demonstrating a 6.9% rise, while cargo volumes stood at 21,695 tons, a 16.1% drop from the corresponding period last year. 'We are pleased with this substantial surge in monthly passenger traffic, which was spurred by the seasonal travel momentum around the end of Ramadan and an extended Eid al-Fitr holiday that offered many the opportunity to reunite with loved ones or enjoy well-earned vacations. As more passengers chose QAIA during this special time of year, our team remained dedicated to ensuring that each journey was defined by comfort, care and a truly welcoming experience that feels like home,' commented Airport International Group CEO, Nicolas Deviller. About Airport International Group Airport International Group is a Jordanian company comprising local and international investors with proven experience in airport rehabilitation, enhancement, operation and management. These include Groupe ADP (51%), Meridiam Eastern Europe Investments (32%), Mena Airport Holding Ltd. (12.25%) and Edgo Investment Holdings Ltd. (4.75%). In 2007, following a transparent and open international tender, the Government of Jordan awarded Airport International Group a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) concession agreement to manage the rehabilitation, expansion and operation of Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA); Jordan's prime gateway to the world. Since the agreement commenced, QAIA ranked first place for eight years in the Airport Service Quality Survey's 'Best Airport by Size and Region: Middle East' category for airports serving 5 to 15 million passengers; was amongst the top two in the 'Best Airport by Region: Middle East' category for four consecutive years; and was named 'Most Enjoyable Airport in the Middle East' twice. In 2022, QAIA became the first airport in the Middle East and the second in Asia Pacific to reach Level 4+ 'Transition' of the Airport Carbon Accreditation Program (valid until 2025), as well as the first airport in the Middle East to achieve Level 3 of the Airport Customer Experience Accreditation (renewed until February 2026). Moreover, in 2024, QAIA attained a 4-Star Airport Rating following its first-ever participation in the SKYTRAX World Airport Audit, signifying that staff service or product standards meet a good quality level. According to a comprehensive study commissioned by Airport International Group and conducted by International Air Transport Association (IATA) Consulting, in 2019, QAIA supported 238,000 jobs and JOD 2.5 billion (8.9%) in GDP. By 2032, these figures are expected to increase to 278,000 jobs and JOD 3.9 billion in GDP. Underscoring its socioeconomic significance and standing as the main entry point to the Kingdom, QAIA processes over 97% of passengers and 99% of cargo.
