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Working during UAE National Day holidays? How compensatory leave system works
As UAE National Day fast approaches, the private sector employees are tracking down to a long four-day weekend - but for those who have to work during the holidays UAE law is clear when it comes to how they will be compensated. As per the
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Flag that wouldn't fall: The story of sacrifice behind UAE Commemoration Day
Every November 30th, the UAE takes pause for Commemoration Day – a time to remember and honour the nation’s fallen sons who died serving their country. It is such a strong sign of the UAE’s timeless values, courage,
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New Year's Eve on Dubai Ferry, abra, water taxi: Timings, special prices announced
Is anyone planning to watch the New Year eve fireworks from the Dubai Ferry this year? The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is offering special deals and premium service of its marine transport modes namely the Dubai Ferry, Abra and Water
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UAE: Residents can soon co-own properties with others by paying just Dh500
Investors can now own property with up to hundreds of other people and shell out as little as Dh500. This follows the news that Property
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New Year's Eve in Dubai: Prices go up to Dh12,000 for front seat view of Burj Khalifa
New Year’s Eve is just over a month away, and bookings for tables at restaurants with view of the Burj Khalifa have started to pour in.
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UAE: Indian schools to follow unified academic calendar starting April 2026
The Indian curriculum schools in the UAE will officially transition to Ministry of Education’s (MOE) common academic calendar from April
Read MoreLong queues, cool weather, great food: Ras Al Khaimah's new night market is a hit
RAK’s newest weekend destination officially opened on Friday evening with a celebratory launch of the RAK Night Market, which is set to offer families an eclectic mix of food, crafts and entertainment over weekends. Visitors were greeted
Read MoreUAE jobs: Flydubai hires nearly 90% staff from Dubai; how to apply
Flydubai, which has ordered 225 aircraft worth $37 billion (Dh135.7 billion) at the ongoing Dubai Airshow 2025, hires close to nine out of 10 of its employees in Dubai. “The talent pool has grown so much over the last number of years. Dubai
Read MoreUAE National Day: Students to have only 3 school days before 4-week winter holiday
Students across the UAE will only have three days in the classroom after a long break for the 54th Eid Al Etihad this year – Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – before the mid-year break officially begins. Schools have mixed views as to
Read More5-day paid holiday for Sharjah government employees for 54th Eid Al Etihad
Sharjah has declared the public holiday for government workers on the 54th Union Day. Monday, December 1 and Tuesday, December 2 will be holidays and work will resume from Wednesday, December 3, Sharjah Human Resources said in a
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