Among non-Islamic destinations, Macao is ranked fifth in the Muslim women-friendly category and 16th in the overall rankings

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Local meteorologists advise the public to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and remain aware of the possibility of heatstroke
The month was Macao’s second best performer in the year to date, with a total 3,372,081 visitor arrivals or a year-on-year increase of 25.3 percent
Featuring work from 10 contemporary Macao artists, the exhibition is on the third stop of its tour of mainland China
Resident filmmakers have the chance to earn up to 45,000 patacas in prize money at the festival’s second edition, taking place in September
The Caculo Cabaça hydropower plant, slated to open in 2026, recently celebrated the completion of a critical water discharge tunnel
Some 1,400 employees and contractors have now been fired from the state-funded organisation that has long been a source of US and other news around the world
The Legislative Assembly has passed the Civil Aviation Activity Law, which will gradually end Air Macau’s current monopoly over the local passenger market
The family-oriented festival will be held between 4 July and 31 August, featuring 49 performances and over 1000 activities
The SAR government is looking to turn three empty land plots into ball game fields, with the facilities scheduled to be ready for use by the second half of 2026
People from Macao in either country can contact Chinese embassies for assistance, while those in Israel have been given a WeChat link to register for evacuation
The SAR’s stock exchange had a booming start to 2025, becoming the preferred place for Chinese companies looking to raise offshore capital