The UAE government has announced that private sector employees are to get a three-day paid holiday on Eid Al Fitr.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has made the announcement on social media.
It says the dates between Ramadan 29 (Friday, May 22) and Shawwal 3 will be paid holiday for all employees in private companies.
This means that the holidays will run until Monday, May 25, or Tuesday, May 26, depending on when the crescent moon is sighted.
Air Arabia suspends operations until Wednesday, limited flights to operate
Air Arabia flights to and from the UAE have been temporarily suspended until Wednesday, March 4, with a limited number of flights operating in coordination with the relevant authorities.
UAE rejects inaccurate Bloomberg report
The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected false and misleading claims by Bloomberg regarding the country’s defence capabilities.
UAE air defences engage incoming ballistic missiles
The UAE’s Ministry of Defence says the country’s air defences are currently engaging a barrage of ballistic missiles launched from Iran.
Indian education board CBSE postpones exams on March 5, 6
India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed exams scheduled for Class 10 and 12 students on Thursday, March 5, and Friday, March 6, in the UAE and the Middle East due to the "ongoing regional developments".
