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Astronomical forecasts reported by Time Out Dubai indicate expected dates for the UAE's major 2027 public holidays under UAE public holiday regulations. Eid Al Fitr is projected to begin around Tuesday, March 9, potentially yielding a six-day weekend if Ramadan lasts 30 days. Eid Al Adha is anticipated to provide a four-day break starting Saturday, May 15, pending official moon sightings.
General Authority of Islamic Affairs Endowments and Zakat
Saudi Arabia announced on September 19, 2026, that it had completed its participation in the China-led mBridge CBDC initiative over a year prior. The Saudi Central Bank stated its involvement was limited to the proof-of-concept phase finished in May 2025. An analysis by Small Wars Journal noted that technical participation in emerging payment systems does not ensure long-term geopolitical alignment.
The UAE's Capital Market Authority facilitated approximately AED 1.2 billion in client refunds during the first nine months of 2026, up sharply from AED 8 million in the same period last year. Licensed firms rose 43% year-on-year as regulatory complaints handled jumped 192%. The expansion comes in the CMA's first nine months operating under Federal Decree-Laws No. 32 and 33 of 2025.
DP World has appointed Amer Abdulrahim Kazim and Iman Al Qasim as independent non-executive directors to its board with immediate effect. Kazim brings more than 27 years of experience across banking, aviation, telecoms, and real estate, while Al Qasim contributes over two decades of human capital leadership. The appointments aim to strengthen the Dubai-based logistics operator's governance and strategic execution.
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