UAE public holiday dates 2026: How many days off will UAE residents get for Eid next year? Planning annual leave in the UAE? Find out the predicted public holiday dates for Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha ...

Parliament on Monday approved a bill aimed at imposing a cess on pan masala manufacturing units to generate additional resources for national security and public health. The Rajya Sabha returned the ...

Once again, the battle over the ‘Masala Bond’ issued by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB)— the Kerala government’s principal funding arm for large infrastructure projects— is ...

As the UAE prepares to celebrate its 54th Eid Al Etihad under the theme “United,” which embodies the spirit of unity and the shared sense of belonging felt by all who call the UAE home, Qasr Al Watan ...

The UAE has unveiled the ‘United’ theme for its 54th Eid Al Etihad celebration, inviting all residents to join nationwide and online screenings. Taking place across all seven emirates, the festivities ...

Plus, what will the Eid break look like? The crescent marking the start of Ramadan 1447 AH is expected to fall on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Unsplash Dubai: Astronomical projections indicate that Eid ...

Eid, by Yousef Abo Madegem, believed to be the first Israeli Bedouin to direct a feature film, tracks its title character — marvelously played by Shadi Mar’i — as he suffers the whips and scorns of ...

If you thought giving up paneer meant saying goodbye to rich, creamy butter masala, think again. The desi vegan kitchen is full of clever swaps that keep all the flavour and comfort of your favourite ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Brand guidelines for this year’s Eid Al Etihad celebrations in the UAE have been unveiled, outlining detailed instructions on how to apply the official visual identity as the nation prepares to mark ...

Traditionally served on Eid and festive occasions, this recipe combines spiced mince, boiled eggs, yogurt, Kashmiri chilli, and a rich cashew-almond paste. Perfect with pulao or paratha. Ingredients: ...

Sundus Imam was in Saudi Arabia last year for Hajj, the grueling sacred pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims are required to make at least once in their lives if they can. On Friday, a year later, she ...