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  2. Public holidays in the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    The United Arab Emirates Government announced official holidays for the public and private sectors for the years 2019. The Cabinet granted equal leaves (14 days) sectors. This decision aims to achieve a balance between the two sectors in the number of official holidays they are entitled to.

  3. National Day (United Arab Emirates) - Wikipedia

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    2 December 2024. ( 2024-12-02) Frequency. Annual. The UAE National Day ( Arabic: اليوم الوطني; Al Yawm Al Watani") is celebrated yearly on 2 December to commemorate the formation of the United Arab Emirates. [1] The seventh emirate, Ras Al Khaimah, was added to the federation on 10 February 1972 making it the last emirate to join.

  4. United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    امارات. United Arab Emirates portal. The United Arab Emirates [b] ( UAE ), or simply the Emirates, [c] is a country in West Asia, in the Middle East. Located at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula, it shares borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia; as well as maritime borders in the Persian Gulf with Qatar and Iran.

  5. List of minimum annual leave by country - Wikipedia

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    Employers can decide unilaterally when the leave days are taken. Every employee is also entitled to 15 paid public holidays and every year the government adds a few more holidays known as "bridge holidays" which means that a holiday last two days. 10 19: 29 Armenia: Generally, the duration of annual leave is 20 working days.

  6. Culture of the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    Emirati culture is a blend of Arabian, Islamic, and Persian cultures, with influences from the cultures of East Africa and Indian Subcontinent. [3] Islam has had a prominent influence on local architecture, music, attire, cuisine, and lifestyle. [4] In the United Arab Emirates, the city of Al Ain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is a UNESCO World ...

  7. Abu Dhabi - Wikipedia

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    The city of Abu Dhabi is the capital of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the UAE's second-most populous city after Dubai . The city of Abu Dhabi is located on an island in the Persian Gulf, off the Central West Coast. Most of the city and the Emirate reside on the mainland connected to the rest of the country.

  8. Commemoration Day - Wikipedia

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    Commemoration Day, previously known as Martyrs' Day (Arabic: يوم الشهيد yawm ash-shahiid ), is a national holiday in the United Arab Emirates recognizing the sacrifices and dedication of Emirati martyrs who have given their life in the field of civil, military and humanitarian service. The day is marked annually on 30th of November ...

  9. Politics of the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    The Cabinet of United Arab Emirates (also called the Council of Ministers, Arabic: مجلس الوزراء) is a collegial body presided over by the prime minister. It consists of 22 members and is also headed by a prime minister (chosen by the president with consultation). The federal cabinet is the executive authority for the federation.