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 begins loading 'Saqr Humanitarian Ship' to Gaza Strip
The Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Charity and Humanitarian Foundation has begun loading the 12th 'Saqr Humanitarian Ship' with relief aid for Gaza at the Ras Al Khaimah Port in cooperation with Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
UAE President reaffirms 'shared values' for 2026's 'Year of Family'
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to supporting family bonds and shared social values as as a foundation for national growth.
UAE President to begin working visit to India on Monday
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin a working visit to India on Monday, January 19.
UAE signs agreement to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan
The United Arab Emirates has signed a cooperation agreement with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan, allocating $11 million as part of the $100 million pledged during the United Nations Security Council meeting in October.
Dubai cuts road death rate by 37%
Dubai recorded a 36.8 per cent fall in road traffic deaths per 100,000 residents in the final three months of 2025, compared with the same period a year earlier, according to figures released by Dubai Police.
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