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More government employees get paid leave for EXPO 2020 visit

Thursday, 7 October 2021 10:43

By ARN News Staff

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More Emirates in the UAE have announced paid leave for government employees to visit EXPO 2020 Dubai.

Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain have granted paid leave for the event.

Umm Al Quwain government employees will get eight days of their choosing, while Sharjah, Ajman and Fujairah get six days each.

The directive was issued on Thursday by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah; His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain; His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman; and the Sharjah Executive Council.

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