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Thursday declared official holiday for private sector in UAE

March 20, Thursday, will be an official holiday for private sector in the United Arab Emirates to mark the birthday of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), according to a circular issued by Saqr Ghobash, Minister of Labour.

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  • Published: 12:56 March 18, 2008
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Abu Dhabi: March 20, Thursday, will be an official holiday for private sector in the United Arab Emirates to mark the birthday of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), according to a circular issued by Saqr Ghobash, Minister of Labour.

Ghobash congratulated President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates on the occasion.

The minister expressed his best wishes for the UAE, Arab and Muslim nations.

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