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.
Fee hike approved for Dubai’s private schools
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has approved a 2.35 per cent Education Cost Index (ECI) for Dubai's for-profit private schools for the 2025–26 academic year, allowing eligible schools to increase tuition fees within that limit.
Dubai court sentences Indian tycoon in major money laundering case
A Dubai court has sentenced Indian businessman B.S.S., widely known as 'Abu Sabah', to five years in prison for his role in a large-scale money laundering operation.
Weekend road works to cause delays on key Dubai-Sharjah road
Authorities are warning of delays on Emirates Road on Saturday and Sunday due to scheduled maintenance and rehabilitation works.
Driver arrested in Sharjah for 137 violations, AED 104,000 in fines
Sharjah Police have arrested a motorist who racked up 137 traffic violations and fines totalling over AED 104,000, all while using forged licence plates to evade detection.
Sheikh Abdullah, President of Ecuador discuss boosting ties
Economic and developmental cooperation topped the agenda during discussions between His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa.
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