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UAE holiday list 2025

UAE public holidays for 2024: Full list revealed

The list of holidays is applicable for both government and private sectors

COP28: Radisson rolls out Net Zero Nights initiative in the UAE (Image: Supplied by Radisson hotel Group)

COP28: Radisson rolls out Net Zero Nights initiative in the UAE

The initiative will be introduced across 16 of the group’s hotels within the country

UAE to reduce food loss and waste by 50% by 2030, ne’ma roadmap unveiled Image Supplied

UAE targets reducing food loss, waste by 50% by 2030

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment unveiled the roadmap at the fourth National Dialogue on Food Security

Archer secures $500m order from UAE’s Air Chateau

Flying taxi maker Archer secures $500m order from UAE’s Air Chateau

The two entities will now work to formalise the definitive agreements covering the planned purchase over the coming months

UAE winter rain hits Dubai and other emirates. Image Getty Images Karim Sahib

UAE weather: Heavy rains lash Dubai, other emirates

Partly cloudy weather, with potential rain showers across the northern and eastern parts of the country and coastal areas, is expected on Saturday, November 18

JW Marriott property announced for Ras Al Khaimah (Image: Supplied by Marjan)

JW Marriott property announced for Ras Al Khaimah

Marriott International has teamed up with WOW Resorts to launch a resort and residential development on Al Marjan Island

UAE payments revenue to hit $19.8bn by 2027

UAE payments revenue to hit $19.8bn by 2027, says BCG

Growth in the country’s payments space is being fueled by a surge in digital transactions and technological advancements such as GenAI

Dubai Frame symbolically faces both the older and newer parts of the city.

Daily Insider: How the UAE has transformed in just 10 short years

The sheer rate of change in the UAE and gulf region over the last decade is nothing short of astounding, writes Gulf Business group editor, Gareth van Zyl.

MoHRE’s Emiratisation targets on midsize firms goes into effect

Emiratisation: MoHRE reminds private sector about December 31 deadline

Private sector firms that are still short of meeting Emiratisation requirements can leverage the Nafis platform for Emirati job seekers

How regtech tools can enhance compliance and security

Cover story: How regtech tools can help UAE-based entities enhance compliance and security

NorthLark’s Eshana de Silva tells Gulf Business that regtech promises to marry the new landscape of post-financial crisis regulation to the new landscape of digital technologies

Ahmed Bin Sulayem Executive Chairman and CEO DMCC will chair the Kimberely Process as the UAE assumes chairmanship in 2024 Image DMCC

UAE to chair UN’s Kimberley Process in 2024

The Kimberley Process is a key United Nations initiative tasked with curbing the entry of conflict diamonds into the mainstream rough diamond market

Emirates confirms US$52 billion widebody aircraft order (Image: Supplied by Emirates)

Emirates confirms $52bn widebody aircraft order

The deal for a total of 95 aircraft includes Boeing 777-9s, 777-8s, and 787s

UAE’s Lootah Biofuels strikes agreement with Atmosphere Core (Image: Supplied by Atmosphere Core)

UAE’s Lootah Biofuels strikes agreement with Atmosphere Core

They will jointly explore the feasibility of collecting and recycling used cooking oil from resorts, hotels and households in the Maldives

UAE President, Qatar Emir leaders call for de-escalation in Gaza

UAE President, Qatar Emir call for de-escalation in Gaza

The two leaders emphasised the need to prioritise the protection of civilians in accordance with international humanitarian law

New end-of-service benefits scheme now in force

UAE: New end-of-service gratuity scheme now in force; here’s what it offers

Employees who sign up can either receive financial benefits after the end of their employment contract or continue investing in the end-of-service scheme

Ad Ports Group acquires 10 offshore vessels for $200m HQ-e1680508778804

Abu Dhabi: AD Ports Group purchases 10 offshore vessels to bolster regional operations

AD Ports’ acquisition signifies an increase of around 20 per cent in offshore and subsea capacity for the group, boosting Middle East and Southeast Asia operations

Agthia Group’s nine-month revenue soars 10.9%

UAE’s Agthia Group posts Dhs3.27bn in nine-month revenue

The company reported a 12.7 per year-on-year increase in profit to Dhs205.6m, with the faster rate of growth relative to revenue

UAE President issues order to initiate Gallant Knight 3 humanitarian operations for Gaza residents -photo-courtesy-WAM

UAE President issues order to initiate Gallant Knight 3 humanitarian operation for Gaza

Sheikh Mohamed ordered the Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence to initiate Gallant Knight 3 to support relief efforts

Society of Sustainability & Green Materials launches in the UAE

Society of Sustainability & Green Materials launches in the UAE

As a membership-driven organisation, the society has corporate, expert individual members and partners representing all sectors working in the sustainability and materials industry

UAE holiday list 2025

5 essential facts about UAE Flag Day revealed: Symbolism, history, and celebrations

First celebrated in 2013, Flag Day is observed annually on November 3

Middle East alternative asset manager Investcorp sets IPO price range for vehicle

Middle East alternative asset manager Investcorp sets IPO price range for vehicle

The vehicle plans to offer 643 million ordinary shares and wants to list on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

Most GCC central banks hold interest rates unchanged

UAE, Qatar central banks hold interest rates, tracking US Fed move

GCC central banks normally change their interest rates in lockstep with the US Fed as Gulf states’ currencies are pegged to the dollar

Etihad shifts operations to Terminal A in Abu Dhabi (Image: Supplied by Etihad)

Etihad shifts operations to Terminal A in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi International which houses the new terminal will be renamed to Zayed International airport from February 9

UAE fuel prices in November 2023 decrease.Image-courtesy-Peter-Cade_Getty-Image-e1682863992162

UAE announces fuel prices for November 2023

The UAE fuel price committee on Tuesday shared that Super 98 petrol will cost Dhs3.03 a litre; a reduction in the cost of Dhs3.44 a litre in October

UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for November; will rates increase

UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for November; will rates increase?

The fuel price committee increased the retail rates for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 3 fils per litre in October

UAE CANADA FM MEET

UAE-Canada talks: Foreign ministers meet in Abu Dhabi

The two sides also discussed the latest developments in the Middle East region and ways to protect all civilians from the repercussions of the current crisis

ACWA Power and Dutch Companies sign MoU Image Acwa Power

ACWA Power, Dutch entities to explore green hydrogen export corridor

The parties will collaboratively explore the establishment of a green hydrogen export corridor between ACWA Power’s hydrogen production sites and the port of Amsterdam

 

Emirati employment: Ru’ya 2025 powers up the UAE’s future workforce

Survey shows 25% of employees in UAE, Saudi Arabia changed jobs last year

More than a third of the employees surveyed in the UAE and the kingdom expressed dissatisfaction with their current employee benefits packages

GCC unified visa

GCC unified tourist visa to be introduced soon: UAE minister confirms date

The new visa will open doors to travellers, granting them access to six countries under a single, unified tourist visa, and foster economic synergy across the GCC

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UAE public holiday 2023: Will we get a long weekend in December to mark National Day

This annual celebration marks the unity and formation of the UAE