UAE-weekend

Ireland seeks UAE tourists for rural destinations

Tourism Ireland is returning to the UAE market in January: Minister Peter Burke TD

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Ireland welcomed almost 6.6 million overseas visitors in 2024, who spent about €6 billion in the Republic (around €7 billion on the island including Northern Ireland). Pictured above is Fanad Head Lighthouse, Donegal.

UAE National Day Weekend: Top 8 Dubai BBQ spots

From beaches to mountains, here are the best Dubai spots for a perfect winter barbecue

From desert lakesides to mountain backdrops and beachfront setups, here's where to have your best barbecue yet.

Weekend Watch list: Top Bollywood and Hollywood films

A look at new releases, OTT shows in UAE worth checking out, each wildly different

A look at your weekend watch list - From Bollywood films to Hollywood spy thriller, the list is lush

UAE weekend change: All you need to know

What is the new work week and how will the weekend change?

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SEHA updates timings for New Year’s weekend

New timings went into effect on December 31, 2021, and will last till January 2, 2022

File photo of a sample collection for PCR test at a SEHA drive-through centre in the UAE

New weekend: How UAE residents’ lives will change

From Sunday church and grocery shopping to Friday school and office, new schedules beckon

UAE residents are experiencing their first Saturday-Sunday weekend.

Dubai’s public transport timings for 2022 updated

Bus, Metro and free public parking timings will reflect the new weekend announcement

From the closure timings of Floating Bridge to the Metro and service centre timings, here are all the updates.

New Year holiday in UAE announced

Saturday, January 1, 2022 is a holiday in UAE

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Another long weekend for UAE residents

UAE weekend change will herald the New Year with long holidays

So in effect, UAE residents could get December 31, January 1 and 2 as holidays.

UAE company offers WFH on Friday; Sat-Sun off days

All federal government departments will move to the new weekend from January 1, 2022

ESAG operates 27 companies under its portfolio, across sectors such as retail, building and construction, industrial and real estate.

Banks to operate 6 days a week, including Fridays

The UAE will transition to a four-and-a half-day working week from next year

UAE’s stock markets, too, will follow the new weekly schedule from the New Year.

Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah announce new work week

Working hours will be from 7.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Thursday

The changes made to the weekend and work system came after an extensive study with an aim to correspond with the UAE vision aiming at enhancing its competitiveness in various sectors in a manner that support the business environment and economy.

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