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Gulf Business
11 hours ago
- Business
- Gulf Business
Islamic New Year 2025: GCC countries declare holidays
Image: Getty Images Governments across the Gulf region have announced public holidays to mark the Islamic New Year, giving residents in the UAE, Kuwait, and Oman extended weekends. The holiday marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar year 1447 AH. Read-I In Dubai, the Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has confirmed that Friday, June 27, 2025, will be an official public holiday for all government departments, entities, and institutions. According to a circular issued by DGHR, the holiday does not apply to employees working shifts or those involved in providing essential public services or managing vital infrastructure. These organisations may determine alternative work schedules based on operational requirements, Nationwide, the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation also announced that private sector employees will receive June 27 off as a paid holiday. This follows an earlier statement from the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources confirming the same date for federal employees, effectively creating a long weekend for much of the country. In Kuwait, the cabinet declared Thursday, June 26, as a public holiday on the occasion of the Islamic New Year. All ministries and state institutions will suspend operations, resuming work on Sunday, June 29. The decision was made during the Cabinet's regular session, chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah. The cabinet extended its congratulations to the Amir, the Crown Prince, and the people of Kuwait, as conveyed by A
Web Release
2 days ago
- Politics
- Web Release
Dubai Government Human Resources Department announces Hijri New Year holiday for the year 1447
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) issued a circular announcing Friday, June 27, 2025 – as the official public holiday for Dubai government entities, departments and institutions in celebration of Hijri New Year. The circular clarifies that this holiday excludes entities with employees working in shifts or those involved in providing essential public services or managing vital facilities. These organisations may determine appropriate working hours for such employees based on operational requirements to ensure uninterrupted services. On this blessed occasion, the Department extends its warmest wishes to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates and the citizens and residents of the UAE.
Mid East Info
2 days ago
- Politics
- Mid East Info
Dubai Government Human Resources Department announces Hijri New Year holiday for the year 1447 - Middle East Business News and Information
DGHR LOGO JPEG The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) issued a circular announcing Friday, June 27, 2025 – as the official public holiday for Dubai government entities, departments and institutions in celebration of Hijri New Year. The circular clarifies that this holiday excludes entities with employees working in shifts or those involved in providing essential public services or managing vital facilities. These organisations may determine appropriate working hours for such employees based on operational requirements to ensure uninterrupted services. On this blessed occasion, the Department extends its warmest wishes to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates and the citizens and residents of the UAE.
Arabian Business
2 days ago
- Politics
- Arabian Business
Dubai announces holiday dates
Dubai has announced dates for an upcoming holiday and long weekend in the UAE. The Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) issued a circular announcing Friday, June 27, 2025 – as the official public holiday for government entities, departments and institutions in celebration of Hijri New Year. The circular clarifies that this holiday excludes entities with employees working in shifts or those involved in providing essential public services or managing vital facilities. Dubai Hijri New Year holiday These organisations may determine appropriate working hours for such employees based on operational requirements to ensure uninterrupted services. On this blessed occasion, the Department extended warm to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates and the citizens and residents of the UAE.
Gulf Insider
2 days ago
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Dubai Government Announces Hijri New Year Holiday
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has issued a circular announcing Friday, June 27, 2025, as the official public holiday for Dubai government entities, departments and institutions in celebration of Hijri New Year. The holiday excludes entities with employees working in shifts or those involved in providing essential public services or managing vital facilities. These organisations may determine appropriate working hours for such employees based on operational requirements to ensure uninterrupted services. 'On this blessed occasion, the department extends its warmest wishes to the President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates and the citizens and residents of the UAE,' the circular said.
