UAE declares July 7 as Islamic New Year holiday for private sector - GulfToday

UAE declares July 7 as Islamic New Year holiday for private sector

  • 02 Jul 2024
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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that Sunday, 7th July, 2024 (1st Muharram), will be an official paid holiday for private sector companies in the UAE on the occasion of the new Hijri year 1446 AH.

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