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.
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UAE plans facial recognition ID system; no card needed
The UAE is gearing up to roll out advanced biometric ID systems that use facial recognition and artificial intelligence - eliminating the need for physical Emirates ID cards.
UAE President congratulates Syrian counterpart on Evacuation Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday congratulated Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on the occasion of Evacuation Day.
UAE to build hospital and dialysis centre in Chad
The UAE Aid Agency has signed an agreement with the government of Chad to build a hospital and dialysis centre in the capital city of N'Djamena.
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