Expo 2020: Six-day leave for federal government employees

Federal government employees across the UAE have been granted six days paid leave to visit Expo 2020 Dubai.

It will enable them and their families to experience the mega event, which runs until March 31, 2022.  

The decision was approved by the UAE Cabinet headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Chaired by @HHShkMohd, the #UAE Cabinet issues a Resolution to grant federal government employees a six-day special paid leave to enable them and their families to visit @expo2020dubai.https://t.co/f5mdNyT935

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) October 6, 2021

In a separate announcement on Wednesday, the Abu Dhabi government announced six days’ holiday for its employees to visit the Expo.

The Department of Government Support has announced that #AbuDhabi government employees have been given six days’ holiday to visit @Expo2020Dubai, enabling them and their families to maximise their cultural experience and enrich their knowledge. Valid until 31 March 2022. pic.twitter.com/kA0csztIxc

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) October 6, 2021

Last month, a six-day paid leave was also announced for Dubai government employees.