Private sector holiday in UAE for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday announced

Same date for this year was also announced as a day off for federal government employees

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File photo of office staff during morning rush hour at Business Bay in Dubai, used for illustrative purpose only
File photo of office staff during morning rush hour at Business Bay in Dubai, used for illustrative purpose only
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Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that September 15 (Sunday) will be a paid public holiday for private sector employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Earlier it was announced that the same day will be a paid holiday for federal government employees this year.

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