The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced the New Year's holiday for private sector employees.
The ministry has revealed that Thursday, January 1, will be a paid holiday for private sector employees to mark the New Year.
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources had earlier declared January 1 a day off for federal entities, with work resuming on Friday, January 2 remotely except for those needed on-site.
UAE intercepts 19 ballistic missiles and 26 drones on Thursday
UAE air defences have successfully intercepted 19 ballistic missiles and 26 drones launched from Iran on Thursday, the Ministry of Defence said.
UAE, seven other nations strongly condemn Israel's death penalty law
Foreign Ministers from the UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have strongly condemned the Israeli parliament's enactment of a law that allows the imposition of the death penalty against Palestinians.
Minor damage reported after missile interception in Abu Dhabi
Authorities have responded to an incident in the vicinity of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) that occurred due to a successful missile interception.
UAE emphasises maritime navigation security at IMO session
The UAE has stressed the importance of strengthening maritime navigation security during its participation at the 50th session of the Facilitation Committee of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
