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Travellers put off holiday trips to Middle East as Israel crisis rages

Leisure travel demand to the region was hit after the Israel crisis broke out on October 7

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Sheikh Hamdan shares pictures from Mauritius holiday

Sheikh Hamdan posted a touching photograph of holding up his youngest son Mohammed

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Dubai Royals’ holiday spots: Sheikha Mahra, Sheikh Mana in Greece

The Dubai royal family is well-versed in the art of vacationing with their extensive travels making them among the most well-travelled individuals in the GCC

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UAE announces Hijri New Year holiday for financial markets

While ADX and DFM will close for trading on July 21, Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange will remain open and continue to operate under normal trading hours

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Eid Al Fitr 2023: Saudi Arabia announces 4-day holiday for private sector, non-profits

The Eid holiday will start on Thursday, April 20, at the end of the workday

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Eid Al Fitr 2023: Kuwait announces holidays for public sector employees

The Eid Al Fitr holiday at all ministries, and governmental bodies and institutions will begin from April 21 to 25

UAE announces list of public holidays for 2023

The UAE cabinet shared a list of holidays for public and private sectors

UAE announces January 1 as holiday for private sector

UAE announces January 1 as holiday for private sector

Sunday, January 1, will be a paid leave for all employees operating across the country’s private sector

Saudi Arabia announces public holiday after historic FIFA World Cup win

Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina in a 2-1 win, to mark an unprecedented entry into the football tournament

UAE announces National Day holidays for private, public sectors

Employees will get a long weekend, starting Thursday, December 1

UAE announces private sector holiday for Prophet’s birthday

Employees will be entitled to a day’s paid leave on Saturday, October 8

Eid Al Fitr 2022: UAE announces holidays for federal government employees

The paid holidays will begin from Saturday, April 30

Abu Dhabi announces free parking, no toll charges during new year holiday

Toll gate charges will resume on Sunday, January 2, 2022

UAE announces private sector holidays for Eid Al Adha

Officials have urged the public to maintain Covid-19 precautionary measures during the holidays

Oil trades at six-week high with demand optimism spurring rally

Consumption may also get a boost when China breaks for an extended holiday on Saturday

Dubai announces dry night this week to mark Isra Wal Mi’raj

Isra Wal Mi’raj falls on Thursday, March 11 this year

Quick Holiday Travel

Revealed: Five countries you can currently travel to from Dubai within six hours

Travelling to a nearby country for the Christmas weekend would be an ideal getaway for many looking for a change of scenery

Free parking in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah to mark 49th National Day

Motorists in the three emirates can park their vehicles for free during the three-day holiday period

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council

Sheikh Hamdan issues resolution on tourist camps in Dubai

The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing is the sole entity responsible for the operation of tourist camps in Dubai

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Dry night coming up in Dubai this week

The dry night will be observed across Dubai to mark the Hijri New Year

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UAE announces private sector holiday for Hijri New Year

Sunday, August 23 will be a paid leave for all private sector employees

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Saudi King Salman heads to NEOM for ‘rest and relaxation’

King Salman underwent a surgery in Riyadh last month for an inflamed gallbladder

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Astronomer predicts likely Eid Al Adha date this year

Public and private sector workers in the country are expected to receive three days of leave to mark Eid Adha

UAE declares holiday for private sector workers attending Pope’s mass

The Papal mass is taking place on Tuesday, February 5 at the Zayed City stadium in Abu Dhabi

Saudi brings forward Eid Al Adha holiday

Some workers will receive an extra long Eid break this year

UAE announces Eid holidays for public and private sector

Eid holidays for employees of federal authorities will begin from July 16 while private sector workers will receive two days off