The UAE has announced the first official holiday of 2021.
In an official circular, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said January 1, 2021, will be a holiday for the private sector to mark the New Year.
أول يناير إجازة رأس السنة الميلادية للقطاع الخاص#وام https://t.co/1kBLV9xZtP
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