Private sector employees will have a three-day weekend next week to celebrate the UAE's 46th National Day.
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced that the holiday will begin on Thursday, November 30, with work resuming on Sunday, December 3.
Last week, the UAE government said public sector employees would be off from November 30 to December 3, resuming work on Monday, December 4.
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UK's plans to cut net migration
Under the UK government’s proposals, migrants will have to spend 10 years in the UK before being able to apply for citizenship.
Skilled worker visas will require a university degree, and there will be tighter restrictions on recruitment for jobs with skills shortages.
But what are described as "high-contributing" individuals such as doctors and nurses could be fast-tracked through the system.
Language requirements will be increased for all immigration routes to ensure a higher level of English.
Rules will also be laid out for adult dependants, meaning they will have to demonstrate a basic understanding of the language.
The plans also call for stricter tests for colleges and universities offering places to foreign students and a reduction in the time graduates can remain in the UK after their studies from two years to 18 months.
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