The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that the period between Ramadan 29 and Shawwal 3, 1440 will be a fully paid holiday for all private sector employees marking the Eid Al Fitr.

This came in a circular issued by HE Nasser Bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, in implementation of the Cabinet's decision on the official holidays for private sector employees.

Marking the occasion, Al Hamli extended the warmest congratulations and blessings to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may Allah protect him, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may Allah preserve him, 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 Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates.

Al Hamli also congratulated the UAE government, citizens and residents on this occasion, asking Allah to help the UAE and Arab and Islamic countries achieve more progress and prosperity.