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UAE announces Eid and National Day holidays

UAE announces Eid and National Day holidays

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Labour Ministry announces private sector holidays for Eid Al-Adha, National Day.

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  1. UAE announces Eid and National Day holidays 2
    20 Nov ' 09 at 15:56
    Eid and National Day are two great occassions and very close to each other. It would be a great act for the UAE authorities to extend...   More  »

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