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Eid Al Fitr 2019 holiday: UAE public sector to have week off

UAE Cabinet announces five-day holiday for government workers

The National

May 26, 2019

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Government workers will have a week off for Eid Al Fitr, following orders from President Sheikh Khalifa.

The holiday, beginning Sunday, June 2, and ending Thursday, June 6, was announced by the UAE Cabinet via Twitter on Monday.

Public sector employees will resume work on Sunday, June 9.

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It was previously understood that the Eid holiday would begin on Ramadan 29, or Monday June 3, for private and public sector workers and last until Shawwal 3 - which would fall on either Thursday June 6 or Friday June 7, depending on whether Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days this year.

The length of the month is determined by the UAE's moon-sighting committee.

This year, the UAE Cabinet unified the number of holidays for public and private sector workers. Previously, the public sector would enjoy more days off than private company employees. The UAE Cabinet decree gave both sectors a total of 14 days off a year.

Despite the standardisation of holidays between the two sectors, it was announced on Sunday that private sector employees will have four days off for Eid Al Fitr.

Egyptian dancers spin tanoura skirts during Ramadan Festival at Al Ghoury Palace in Cairo, Egypt. EPA
Egyptian dancers spin tanoura skirts during Ramadan Festival at Al Ghoury Palace in Cairo, Egypt. EPA
Egyptian dancers spin tanoura skirts during Ramadan Festival at Al Ghoury Palace in Cairo, Egypt. EPA
Egyptian dancers spin tanoura skirts during Ramadan Festival at Al Ghoury Palace in Cairo, Egypt. EPA
A view of Damascus Gate of Jerusalem's old city, decorated with lights, as Palestinian Muslims walk during the holy fasting month of Ramadan. EPA
A view of Damascus Gate of Jerusalem's old city, decorated with lights, as Palestinian Muslims walk during the holy fasting month of Ramadan. EPA
An Iraqi kite maker checks kites for a traditional game during the holy month of Ramadan, at his kite shop in Kerbala, Iraq May 12, 2019. REUTERS
An Iraqi kite maker checks kites for a traditional game during the holy month of Ramadan, at his kite shop in Kerbala, Iraq May 12, 2019. REUTERS
In this picture Indian Muslims wait to break their fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at Jama Masjid in New Delhi. AFP
In this picture Indian Muslims wait to break their fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at Jama Masjid in New Delhi. AFP
In this picture taken an Indian young Muslim looks on as he waits to break his fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at Jama Masjid in New Delhi. AFP
In this picture taken an Indian young Muslim looks on as he waits to break his fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at Jama Masjid in New Delhi. AFP
In this picture taken , Indian Muslims gather to break their fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at Jama Masjid in New Delhi. AFP
In this picture taken , Indian Muslims gather to break their fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at Jama Masjid in New Delhi. AFP
A vendor selling Ramadan sweets speaks to customers in the ancient Medina of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Rabat, Morocco. AP Photo
A vendor selling Ramadan sweets speaks to customers in the ancient Medina of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Rabat, Morocco. AP Photo
Bangladeshi people wait in a queue at the Kamalapur Railway Station as advance train tickets will begin in the morning after the counters open at 8:00am in Dhaka. AFP
Bangladeshi people wait in a queue at the Kamalapur Railway Station as advance train tickets will begin in the morning after the counters open at 8:00am in Dhaka. AFP
Women prepare Iftar meals for fighters from the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) in Misrata, a town half-way between Sirte and the capital Tripol. AFP
Women prepare Iftar meals for fighters from the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) in Misrata, a town half-way between Sirte and the capital Tripol. AFP
Women prepare Iftar meals for fighters from the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) in Misrata, a town half-way between Sirte and the capital Tripol. AFP
Women prepare Iftar meals for fighters from the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) in Misrata, a town half-way between Sirte and the capital Tripol. AFP
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  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
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  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less

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Started: December 2016

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Based: Abu Dhabi

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