Next Thursday, 1 December 2011 will be a paid holiday for all workers of the UAE’s private sector to mark the Islamic New Hijri Year 1433, the Ministry of Labour said in a statement.
The New Hijri year holiday was moved by the Ministry to next Thursday 1 December.
Next Saturday 3 December 2011 was also announced by the Ministry as a paid holiday for all workers of the UAE’s private sector in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the UAE’s National Day, according to the Ministry’s statement.
The Ministry extended greetings and best wishes to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Members of Supreme Council, Their Highnesses the rulers of the emirates, the UAE People and Arab and Muslim countries, on advent of the new Hijri Year and the occasion of the UAE national day.
