Dubai Government staff to receive salaries early

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 01:43

By ARN News Staff

Salaries for Dubai Government employees will be released on March 17, ahead of Eid Al Fitr.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, issued the directive to the Department of Finance.

The decision is aimed at enabling employees and their families to fully enjoy the festive occasion.

Hamdan bin Mohammed directs early disbursement of March salaries to Dubai Government employees on 17th March, ahead of Eid Al Fitr. The move is aimed at enabling employees and their families to enjoy the festive occasion. pic.twitter.com/LvLGPuZ4mu
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 3, 2026

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