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  "id": 14187302,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia sets October 18 deadline for Ramadan Iftar catering applications",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/saudi-arabia-sets-october-18-deadline-for-ramadan-iftar-catering",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T10:51:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-sets-october-18-deadline-for-ramadan-iftar-catering-applications-1.500708479"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai's Medina Region Development Authority has announced a deadline of October 18 for catering companies to submit applications for providing iftar meals during the holy month of Ramadan 1448 AH. The electronic applications must be submitted by October 18, which corresponds to Jumada Al Awwal 7 in the Islamic calendar. The initiative will cover prominent locations such as Al Miqat Mosque in Abyar Ali, Al Qiblatain Mosque, and the Cultural Centre. The authority emphasized that interested companies must meet all regulatory and operational requirements, including valid facility licences, operating permits, and health certificates for food preparation employees. Dubai will issue permits early for Ramadan iftar meals, while Saudi Arabia has banned outdoor loudspeakers for prayers and iftar meal promotions at two specific mosques. Additionally, the country has issued new Ramadan guidelines for mosques nationwide.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Medina Region Development Authority has invited catering companies to apply to provide iftar meals for worshippers at designated locations across the region during the holy month of Ramadan 1448 AH. The authority said applications must be submitted electronically by October 18, corresponding to Jumada Al Awwal 7 in the Islamic calendar. Get updated faster and for…",
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