Jan 1, 2013: New Year’s Day paid UAE holiday for private and government sectors

Humaid Al Qatami, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources today issued a circular stating that January 1, 2013 – New Year’s Day – will be a holiday in the UAE.

Saqr Ghobash, Minister of Labour, has also issued a decision that designates Tuesday, January 1 2013 as a paid holiday for the private sector in the UAE. Work will resume on Wednesday, January 2.

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