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UAE announces new Islamic year holiday for public and private sector

  • 04 Aug 2021
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The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) issued a circular announcing Aug.12 (Thursday) as a public holiday for the federal government to mark the Hijri New Year (1443), based on the Cabinet Resolution on public holidays in the UAE.

The FAHR circular said regular work will resume on Sunday (Aug.15, 2021).

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has also declared Aug.12 an official paid holiday for all private sector employees in the UAE to celebrate the Islamic New Year (Hijri Year 1443).

The Federal Authority for Government Human REsources extended its congratulations on the occasion to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces; Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates; wishing them happiness, health and prosperity.

It also congratulated the people of the UAE and Arab and Islamic countries on the important occasion.

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