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UAE announces Hijri New Year holiday for public sector employees

The UAE government has officially declared Friday, June 27, as a public holiday on the occasion of the Islamic New Year, marking the beginning of the Hijri year 1447 AH. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) announcement applies...

UAE announces Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for public sector employees

The UAE has announced Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for government sector employees across the country on Monday. The holiday will begin on Shawwal 1 and end on Shawwal 3, 1446 AH, corresponding to the Gregorian calendar, the Federal Authority...

Dubai has declared January 1, 2025, as the New Year holiday for public sector employees

This comes after the UAE announced public holiday for government as well as private sector employees for the festive occasion Dubai has declared January 1, 2025, as the New Year holiday for public sector employees in announcement by the government's...

UAE National Day holiday: 4-day break for public sector employees

For the last public holiday of the year, government employees in the UAE will get a 4-day weekend for this year's National Day celebrations, now called Eid Al Etihad. December 2 and 3, Monday and Tuesday, will be paid holidays...

UAE: UAE government announced a one-week holiday for its public sector employees

The UAE government announced a one-week holiday for its public sector employees on Sunday. Starting Monday, April 8, federal government employees will enjoy the festivities until Sunday, April 14. Regular working hours would then resume on Monday, April 15. Since...

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Oman and Iran discuss reopening Hormuz shipping lane amid security talks

Oman and Iran’s foreign ministers spoke on Thursday about re‑establishing safe shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. They emphasized technical measures to secure the corridor and prevent future conflicts.

Sheela Paul stresses Gandhi’s peace message at Sharjah Book Fair

At the Sharjah International Book Fair, author Sheela Paul addressed a Gandhi Smruthi lecture series organized by the Mahatma Gandhi Cultural Forum. She urged the audience to adopt Gandhi’s principles to foster global peace.

Nol‑Jaywan Card Trial Begins in Dubai for Transport and Daily Payments

Dubai’s transport authority is testing a new Nol‑Jaywan card that merges public‑transport fare with broader payment functions. The trial, launched this month, aims to let commuters use one card for travel, parking and everyday purchases.

UAE energy firms turn to automation and AI to boost resilience

Emerson officials explain that advanced automation and AI are reducing outage times and improving safety in the UAE’s energy industry. They stress that while digital tools aid resilience, physical redundancy still protects capacity.

UAE teen Riyan Malhan clinches historic Youth Olympic badminton gold

Riyan Malhan became the first Emirati to capture a Youth Olympic gold medal in badminton, beating France’s Mady Sow in the final. The triumph follows his earlier Asian junior titles and highlights UAE’s rising badminton program.