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    New Year’s Day public holiday confirmed for government employees in the UAE

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    by Sarah Joseph
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    Good news! The first official holiday for the New Year 2024 has been announced for the UAE’s government employees.
    As per an announcement made by The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, the first day of New Year has been declared a holiday on Monday, January 1, 2024. Hence, work will officially resume on Tuesday January 2, 2024.

    Holidays in 2024:
    Brace yourselves for a nine-day weekend if Eid al Fitr aligns with the predictions.Monday, April 8: Eid al Fitr holidayTuesday, April 9: Eid al Fitr holidayWednesday, April 10: Eid al FitrThursday, April 11: Eid al Fitr holidayFriday, April 12: Eid al Fitr holidayMark down these dates for a potential four-day weekend.Saturday, June 15: Arafat DaySunday, June 16: Eid al AdhaMonday, June 17: Eid al Adha holidayTuesday, June 18: Eid al Adha holiday
    Keep an eye out for a possible public holiday on this day.
    Sunday, July 7: Islamic New YearStay tuned to see if this day becomes a working day holiday.Sunday, September 15: Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthdayDecember ushers in the National Day celebrations, offering another delightful four-day weekend.Sunday, December 1: Commemoration DayMonday, December 2: National DayTuesday, December 3: National Day holiday
    While the exact dates may still have a bit of uncertainty, these holidays provide plenty of opportunities for residents to plan vacations, family gatherings, and memorable moments. So, start preparing for a fantastic year ahead, and make the most of these anticipated breaks!
    However, it’s essential to bear in mind that the exact dates of some UAE public holidays can be a bit elusive, as they are determined by moon sightings. Nevertheless, scholars can estimate these dates within a two-to-three-day window, allowing you to start your holiday planning early.
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      Are you entitled to the new 4-day work week in the UAE?

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      by Sarah Joseph
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      UAE federal government employees will soon have a three-day weekend.
      Per the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, UAE Federal government employees will be entitled to switch to a four-day work week under the latest rules.
      The official rules come into implementation on July 1, 2023, allowing government employees to choose their set weekly hours for the week. According to the latest law, they are entitled to no more than 10 hours per day or 40 hours per week, in both an employee and employer agreement.
      Last year, the UAE government moved to a four-and-a-half day workweek, working half-day on Fridays with flexible working hours and work-from-home options on Fridays.
      This law has been incorporated to ensure that government agencies are much more efficient had productive during the four-day work week. However, No rules have been laid for private sector employees.
      Following the footsteps of the UAE’s cultural capital, employees and students in Sharjah have been adjusting to the four-day work week since January 1, 2022.
      The results were reviewed in an official meeting in February 2023 by the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), showcasing how this emirate has seen a rise of about 90 percent in job performance, happiness and mental health.
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