Eid Al Fitr 2019: UAE private sector holiday announced
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.
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.
How to apply for a drone permit
- 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
What are the regulations?
- 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
Know your camel milk:
Flavour: Similar to goat’s milk, although less pungent. Vaguely sweet with a subtle, salty aftertaste.
Texture: Smooth and creamy, with a slightly thinner consistency than cow’s milk.
Use it: In your morning coffee, to add flavour to homemade ice cream and milk-heavy desserts, smoothies, spiced camel-milk hot chocolate.
Goes well with: chocolate and caramel, saffron, cardamom and cloves. Also works well with honey and dates.
Company profile
Name: Tharb
Started: December 2016
Founder: Eisa Alsubousi
Based: Abu Dhabi
Sector: Luxury leather goods
Initial investment: Dh150,000 from personal savings
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