Thursday, 21st September, 2017 has been declared an official paid holiday for all Federal Ministries employees to celebrate the coming Islamic New Year, Al Hijri 1439. Official duty will resume on Sunday, 24th September, in implementation of the directives of the UAE Cabinet.

The decision was based on the Executive Regulations of the Human Resources Law in the Federal Government and its amendments.

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources conveyed its sincerest greetings and blessings to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and the Rulers of the Emirates, and the Arab and Islamic nations.