Those working in the UAE public sector will have a holiday on Sunday, September 15, to mark the Prophet Mohammed’s birthday.
In a social media post, the Federal Authority of Human Resources said they issued "a circular to the ministries and federal entities regarding the Prophet’s birthday holiday in the federal government for the year 1446 AH".
The holiday is marked by observance rather than celebration, with festivities kept to a minimum.
Public and private sectors in the Emirates typically have unified holidays since 2019.
An announcement from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation for the private sector is expected to follow.
The next public holiday for this year will be National Day, which falls on Monday, December 2, and Tuesday, December 3.
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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
