MoHRE has declared July 7 a paid holiday for private sector employees in the UAE
As per astronomical calculations based on the lunar calendar, the holy month is just six months away
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
The UAE government has announced the holiday dates for the Hijri New Year
The government of Kuwait has declared a two-day holiday to mark the Hijri New Year
The official holiday will apply to those working in both the public and private sectors in Oman
The Hijri New Year signifies the start of a new lunar year for Muslims around the world
Saturday, July 30 has been declared an official paid holiday for all public and private sector employees in the UAE
The toll gates in Abu Dhabi will also be free of charge on Thursday, August 12
Tariffs will resume on Monday, August 24
The dry night will be observed across Dubai to mark the Hijri New Year
Sunday, August 23 will be a paid leave for all private sector employees