As Eid Al Adha closes out the end of summer holidays, we look ahead to the rest of the year and the days of relaxation that remain.
Those looking forward to their next holiday will not have long to wait with the Hijri New Year's Day expected on September 22. The first day of the Islamic lunar calendar is yet to be confirmed but looks likely to fall on a Friday. It remains to be seen whether or not Thursday, September 21, will be called as a holiday but it's best not to book any plane tickets just yet.
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The next public holiday is a sombre one. The third Commemoration Day will be held on Thursday November 30. In August 2015, President Sheikh Khalifa announced the establishment of the national holiday in honour of Emiratis who died serving their country. The date is significant because the first Emirati serviceman to die in the line of duty was Salem Suhail bin Khamis. Bin Khamis died at the end of November in 1971, shortly before the UAE's formation.
The following public holiday is Prophet Mohammed's birthday and is expected to coincide with Commemoration Day.
As the date is determined by the Islamic calendar, we will have to wait until a few days before to find out exactly when the holiday will be held but the expected date is November 30.
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And finally, the UAE's biggest party will be held on December 2 as the country celebrates National Day. December 3 – a Sunday – is also likely to be called as a day off but holidays for private and public sector employees will be announced ahead of time.
After National Day, the countdown leading up to the new year begins and with January 1 permanently set as a public holiday.
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Stuck in a job without a pay rise? Here's what to do
Chris Greaves, the managing director of Hays Gulf Region, says those without a pay rise for an extended period must start asking questions – both of themselves and their employer.
“First, are they happy with that or do they want more?” he says. “Job-seeking is a time-consuming, frustrating and long-winded affair so are they prepared to put themselves through that rigmarole? Before they consider that, they must ask their employer what is happening.”
Most employees bring up pay rise queries at their annual performance appraisal and find out what the company has in store for them from a career perspective.
Those with no formal appraisal system, Mr Greaves says, should ask HR or their line manager for an assessment.
“You want to find out how they value your contribution and where your job could go,” he says. “You’ve got to be brave enough to ask some questions and if you don’t like the answers then you have to develop a strategy or change jobs if you are prepared to go through the job-seeking process.”
For those that do reach the salary negotiation with their current employer, Mr Greaves says there is no point in asking for less than 5 per cent.
“However, this can only really have any chance of success if you can identify where you add value to the business (preferably you can put a monetary value on it), or you can point to a sustained contribution above the call of duty or to other achievements you think your employer will value.”
