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  Ramadan is a time when homes, communities, and workplaces come together around one of the most meaningful traditions of the Holy Month — sharing Iftar. To celebrate this spirit of togetherness, NRTC recently hosted “Ahlan Ramadan,” an intimate in-house gathering dedicated to exploring the beauty and creativity of Ramadan table settings. The event brought …

If you’ve walked into a supermarket recently and found your favourite fruits and veggies right where they should be — that didn’t happen by accident. With ongoing disruptions to regional shipping routes across the Middle East, keeping fresh produce flowing into the UAE has taken a whole lot of behind-the-scenes hustle. And that’s exactly what …

Ramadan has a way of bringing out the best in people — and this year, we at NRTC leaned into that fully. From busy Dubai streets to community centres in Al Ain, NRTC and our subsidiaries rolled up our sleeves and showed up in a big way for communities across the UAE. Here’s a quick …

When most people think of the UAE, towering skyscrapers and golden deserts come to mind — not lush green farms. Yet the truth is far more fascinating. The UAE has quietly become a rising hub of agricultural innovation, producing a remarkable variety of vegetables and fruits grown in controlled environment farms, greenhouses & open fields …

If you’ve been overlooking figs at your local supermarket or dismissing them as something that belongs only in a grandparent’s pantry, you’re missing out on one of nature’s most extraordinary superfruits. The fig — known in Arabic as “At-Teen” (التين) — carries centuries of cultural weight across the Middle East.  It is mentioned in sacred …

Living in Dubai means craving fresh, vibrant produce amid skyscrapers and endless brunches, but not all fruits and veggies are created equal.  Organic fruits and vegetables in Dubai stand out as the real game-changer for health nuts and flavor chasers alike, think richer tastes without the chemical aftertaste. Let’s dive into why they’re different, their …