Companies need to reassess their holiday allowance policies after the UAE Cabinet aligned the number of days off for the public and private sector.
That's the view of Hazel Jackson, CEO of Biz Group who told ARN News, that the number of public holidays given is more than generous and that it can be difficult for some companies to give extra days off.
Dubai rejects claims of Iranian attack on data centre
Authorities in Dubai have denied reports that Iran carried out a strike on an Oracle data centre in the emirate.
UAE supports Bahrain resolution on Strait of Hormuz
The UAE, alongside the GCC and Jordan, has announced its support for Bahrain's resolution to the United Nations' Security Council that affirms the need for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened for all transit passage without any state control.
Some UK education boards cancel IGCSE, A-level exams for UAE
Some UK education boards have announced cancellation of IGCSE and International A Level exams in the UAE that were scheduled to be held in May and June.
UAE expresses solidarity with Pakistan and Afghanistan over devastating floods
The UAE has expressed solidarity with Pakistan and Afghanistan after torrential rain triggered devastating floods and landslides in the region, killing and wounding a number of people.
UAE President and King of Jordan discuss regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the serious implications of military escalation in the region during a call with King of Jordan Abdullah II bin Al Hussein.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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