Private sector workers in the UAE will get a day off on Thursday, August 12, on the occasion of the Islamic New Year (Hijri Year 1443).
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has declared it as a paid holiday.
It matches an earlier announcement made by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) regarding public sector employees.
Drone intercepted near Abu Dhabi Airport; debris causes fatality
Authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to an incident after a drone targeting Zayed International Airport was intercepted.
Civil Defence teams tackle fire at Jebel Ali Port
Dubai authorities confirmed that debris from an aerial interception sparked a fire at a berth in Jebel Ali Port.
Minor damage at DXB concourse; incident quickly contained
Dubai Airports confirms that a concourse at Dubai International Airport (DXB) sustained minor damage in a quickly contained incident.
Sheikh Abdullah holds talks with global counterparts over Iran attacks
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held phone discussions with a number of ministers from across the world condemning Iran’s missile attacks and calling for restraint and dialogue.
