Heavy rains, Mother's Day: How UAE residents spent second holiday of Eid Al Fitr With cooler temperatures and overcast skies, families stepped out to parks, malls and cafés, making the most of the rare weather 4 min read
Armenia announces visa exemption for UAE residents from 113 countries The exempted countries include India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Egypt, Lebanon and Palestine, among others; full list revealed 2 min read
UAE public holidays 2026: How to maximise annual leave without breaking rules Consider this your ultimate holiday guide, plan around 2026 public holidays and long weekends to enjoy extended breaks, mini-vacations, and stress-free time off without using all your annual leave 3 min read
New Year 2026 break: UAE public sector employee to enjoy paid holiday, remote work The decision aligns with the UAE’s efforts to support work–life balance while ensuring continuity of essential government services 2 min read
UAE National Day: Holidays announced; private sector to get long weekend The occasion commemorates the historic moment on December 2, 1971, when the seven emirates came together to form the UAE 2 min read
National Day holiday: UAE announces 4-day Eid Al Etihad break for public sector A unified holiday policy implemented in the country for both public and private sector workers ensures all employees get equal number of breaks throughout the year 2 min read
UAE transfers National Day holiday to give residents a 4-day break for Eid Al Etihad Residents can enjoy longer Eid Al Etihad break thanks to newly enforced holiday transfer system 2 min read
UAE: Four-day Diwali break announced by Indian schools The extended break, which coincides with the weekend, allows families extra time for travel, temple visits, and festive gatherings 3 min read
UAE holidays: Will Prophet's birthday fall on September 4 or 5? How to calculate The Islamic calendar is based on lunar cycle, meaning the phases of the moon determine its months 2 min read