ABU DHABI // The UAE public sector will have a four-day Eid Al Adha holiday from next Thursday, the chairman of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has announced.
Humaid Al Qatami said the holiday will start on Thursday next week continue until Sunday, with work resuming on Monday.
Thursday, the first day of the holiday, will be the waqfa, followed by the first day of Eid on Friday.
The private sector will have a three-day holiday, starting from Thursday.
UAE government employees will also be paid early this month because of the holiday.
Salaries will be paid on October 21 to government employees in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Umm Al Qaiwain to enable them to prepare for Eid, the state news agency Wam reported.
In Abu Dhabi, the early pay day will apply to employees in local government departments, the Armed Forces, Abu Dhabi Police and military and police retirees.
The payment was ordered by the President Sheikh Khalifa, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Wam reported.
Dubai shopping centres will be open 24 hours and the Eid in Dubai shopping festival has been extended from four days to between October 18 and 28.
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The low down on MPS
What is myofascial pain syndrome?
Myofascial pain syndrome refers to pain and inflammation in the body’s soft tissue. MPS is a chronic condition that affects the fascia (connective tissue that covers the muscles, which develops knots, also known as trigger points).
What are trigger points?
Trigger points are irritable knots in the soft tissue that covers muscle tissue. Through injury or overuse, muscle fibres contract as a reactive and protective measure, creating tension in the form of hard and, palpable nodules. Overuse and sustained posture are the main culprits in developing trigger points.
What is myofascial or trigger-point release?
Releasing these nodules requires a hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure to release muscular shortness and tightness. This eliminates restrictions in connective tissue in orderto restore motion and alleviate pain. Therapy balls have proven effective at causing enough commotion in the tissue, prompting the release of these hard knots.