• Camels take off during a race at a track near the Sudanese village of al-Ikhlas, in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
    Camels take off during a race at a track near the Sudanese village of al-Ikhlas, in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
  • Camels are tied to a pole during a race at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the Sudanese city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
    Camels are tied to a pole during a race at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the Sudanese city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
  • Sudanese men watch a camel race from the back of a truck, at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
    Sudanese men watch a camel race from the back of a truck, at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
  • Sudanese handlers cheer during a camel race at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
    Sudanese handlers cheer during a camel race at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
  • Sudanese handlers stand by their camels during a race at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
    Sudanese handlers stand by their camels during a race at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
  • Sudanese youths watch a camel race at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
    Sudanese youths watch a camel race at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
  • A Sudanese handler rushes out of the track as camels start racing at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
    A Sudanese handler rushes out of the track as camels start racing at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
  • Sudanese youths watch a camel race from the back of a truck, at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
    Sudanese youths watch a camel race from the back of a truck, at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP

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Hut-hut-hut! Sudanese camel racing at sunset - in pictures

The racing is a way for villagers to preserve and celebrate their heritage

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March 20, 2021

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What the law says

Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.

“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.

“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”

If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.

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