During the 29th session of the Iraqi Parliament on Wednesday December 16th 2020, Christmas was officially recognized as a public holiday for all Iraqis. The approval came after a request by Iraqi President Barham Salih to make December 25th a public holiday, a move widely welcomed by Iraqis of all backgrounds. The Iraqi Minister of […]
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced holidays for public sector workers to mark the 49th National Day and Commemoration Day, previously known as Martyrs’ Day. According to the circular issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, public holidays Commemoration Day and UAE National Day for federal government employees will be from Tuesday […]
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His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister has issued a circular regarding the public holiday of the anniversary of Prophet Mohammed’s birthday. Under the circular, the kingdom’s ministries, state departments and public institutions will be closed on Thursday, 29 October 2020. Also […]
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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that Thursday October 29th 2020, will be a paid holiday for all workers in private sector companies, establishments and facilities in the country on the occasion of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. The announcement was made in a circular issued by Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister […]
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Mawlid al-Nabawi al-Sharif, Prophet Mohammad’s birthday, will fall on Thursday October 29th 2020, which will be an official holiday in Jordan. The Prime Minister, Bisher Khasawneh, has announced October 29th an official holiday for all public sector institutions. The announcement excludes public insitutions that are unable to close for the day, due to their nature […]
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The observation of the Prophet’s birthday gives residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) a three-day weekend next week. The UAE Federal Authority For Government Human Resources has confirmed that the Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) Birthday will be celebrated on Thursday October 29th 2020. This means a one-day holiday will be observed for federal government employees, who […]
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Saudi Arabia has announced holidays for private sector and public sector workers for Saudi National Day on Wednesday September 23rd 2020. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development have announced two days off for public sector employees and a one-day holiday for those in the private sector. For public sector employees, the holiday will be […]
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Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal bin Saud Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, Chairman of the Civil Service Council has issued a decision to specify the holiday of the Holy Prophet’s Hijra Anniversary (PBUH) and the advent of the New Hijri year 1442 AH. The decision said, “On the occasion of the Holy […]
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The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources of the United Arab Emirates has announced that Sunday August 23rd, will be a public holiday for the federal government marking the Islamic New Year. Public sector employees will enjoy a long weekend to mark Al Hijri, the Islamic New Year, with work resuming on Monday August 24th. […]
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HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister of Bahrain, issued a circular regarding this year’s Eid Al Adha holidays. The Kingdom’s ministries, directorates and official institutions will be closed from Friday July 30th to Sunday August 2nd, including Arafat Day and Eid’s first, second and third days. The circular added, that as […]
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