DUBAI, 26th September, 2016 (WAM) -- The holiday for the Islamic New Year, 1438 Hijri for Federal Ministries and departments will be on Sunday, 2nd October, 2016. Official duty will resume on Monday, 3rd October, according to a circular issued by Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention and Chairman of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources.

Mr. Al Owais conveyed his sincerest greetings and blessings to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and the Rulers of the Emirates, as well as citizens and residents on this Holy occasion.

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