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Sunday off for UAE private sector
The UAE private sector will be on holiday on Sunday, July 19, to mark Isra Wal Meraj, Prophet Mohammad’s (PBUH) ascension to heaven, reports Gulf News, citing WAM.
The holiday was announced in a circular issued by the minister of labor, Saqr Gobash.
UAE's Futtaim, QIB, Aqar in $1.6 bln Qatar project
Companies to develop Qatar's largest mixed-use project.
Companies to develop Qatar's largest mixed-use project.
Mideast talks to resume in Egyptian Red Sea resort
Second round of talks destined for Sharm el Sheikh.
Second round of talks destined for Sharm el Sheikh.
Vatican closely following Iran stoning case
Son of condemned Iranian woman appeals to pope for help; Vatican says any intervention would not be public.
Son of condemned Iranian woman appeals to pope for help; Vatican says any intervention would not be public.
Bahrain says Shi'ite figures plotted overthrow
Bahrain says to charge 23 Shi'ite opposition figures; Says they plotted to overthrow monarchy through violence.
Bahrain says to charge 23 Shi'ite opposition figures; Says they plotted to overthrow monarchy through violence.
Tags: holiday, July 19, private sector, UAE.
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