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Hijri New Year holiday confirmed for UAE private sector
Friday, June 27, will be an official paid holiday for private sector establishments in the UAE on the occasion of the Islamic New Year.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed announces expansion of 'Zero Bureaucracy' programme
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the second phase of UAE government's "Zero Bureaucracy" programme.
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UAE announces holiday for Hijri New Year
The UAE government has officially declared Friday, June 27, as a holiday for the public sector, marking the first day of the Islamic New Year.
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UAE flights to Iran, Israel continue to face disruptions
UAE airlines continue to face disruptions to passenger services to Iran, Israel, Iraq and Syria "due to airspace closures and ongoing regional situation".
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Sharjah Police seize AED19 million worth of drugs hidden underground
In a major anti-drug operation codenamed 'Bottom of Darkness', Sharjah Police have seized over 3.5 million Captagon pills, worth more than AED 19 million.
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UAE President discusses regional developments with leaders of UK, Cyprus
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held separate calls with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides over intensifying efforts to de-escalate tensions between Iran and Israel.
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Dubai announces flexible work hours for some employees during summer
Dubai has announced flexible working hours for government employees from July 1 to September 12, under the ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative.
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Dubai to start trialling self-driving taxis later this year
Dubai will start trialling self-driving taxis later this year under a new partnership between the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Uber Technologies and WeRide.
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