The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has confirmed that Monday, December 1, and Tuesday, December 2, will be official paid holidays for private sector employees, to mark the 54th Eid Al Etihad.
The decision follows the Cabinet’s approved holiday schedule for both government and private sectors.
This matches an earlier announcement made by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources for ministries and federal entities.
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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his condolences to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the passing of his father and former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
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