The Islamic New Year holiday for the public sector in the UAE will be on the first day of Muharram.
That's according to the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, which says the exact day will be officially determined following a moon sighting later this month.
A three-day weekend could be declared for the public and private sector to mark the holiday.
Earlier this year the UAE Cabinet announced that it was unifying the holiday calendar for public and private sectors.
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ദുബായിലെ സ്വകാര്യ സ്കൂളുകളിൽ കുട്ടികളുടെ എണ്ണത്തിൽ 4.6 ശതമാനം വർധനവ്
2026-27 അധ്യയന വർഷത്തിൽ ദുബായിലെ സ്വകാര്യ സ്കൂളുകളിൽ 4,06,563 വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾ പ്രവേശനം നേടിയതായി നോളജ് ആൻഡ് ഹ്യൂമൻ ഡെവലപ്മെന്റ് അതോറിറ്റി (KHDA) അറിയിച്ചു; ഇത് മുൻവർഷത്തെ അപേക്ഷിച്ച് 4.6 ശതമാനം വർധനവാണ് സൂചിപ്പിക്കുന്നത്.
UAE condemns Houthi drone attack on Madinah power station
The UAE has strongly condemned a Houthi drone attack on the Taiba power distribution station in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
Emirates flight to London diverted following medical emergency
An Emirates flight from Dubai to London Heathrow was diverted to Frankfurt due to a medical emergency involving a passenger onboard.
Dubai private school enrolment up 4.6% for new academic year
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UAE Attorney-General orders investigation of flydubai flight incident
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New partnership to streamline parking at Etihad Rail stations
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