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Private sector workers in the UAE will get a day off on Thursday, August 12, on the occasion of the Islamic New Year (Hijri Year 1443).
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has declared it as a paid holiday.
It matches an earlier announcement made by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) regarding public sector employees.
Sharjah Police warning on new type of online fraud
Sharjah Police are advising the public to be wary of the latest methods of online fraud.
New appointments made in UAE government
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has announced changes for the new cabinet formation of the UAE government.
UAE Public Prosecution explains penalty for cyber extortion
Blackmailing people online will result in a fine of at least AED 250,000 and may also get a jail sentence of at least two years, UAE Public Prosecution clarified.
321 new COVID-19 cases in UAE
The UAE confirmed 321 new cases of COVID-19 from 327,300 tests on Friday.
Details on Hatta’s cable car route and Sustainable Waterfalls
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), visited the construction sites of Dubai Mountain Peak and Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls.
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