Book UAE holidays strategically and you could double annual leave allowance in 2026, with expected Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Etihad dates
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Best Dubai schools; UAE announces holiday; Saudi-Qatar rail link; Real estate growth forecast – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai and the Gulf’s biggest stories this week, from real estate and visas to major legal reforms, infrastructure deals and investments
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UAE announces 2026 holiday
UAE Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announces first holiday of 2026 and remote work day for public sector
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UAE unveils major tax changes, holiday dates and record real estate growth – 10 things you missed this week
The UAE announced new tax and VAT rules, 2026 holiday dates and record real estate growth, while the GCC saw major policy shifts
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First UAE holiday of 2026 dates revealed
Workers in the UAE can already look forward to the first official holiday of 2026, with Thursday, January 1 a day off to mark New Year
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UAE National Day 2025: How to get 9 days off for Eid Al Etihad
UAE National Day will be a paid holiday for the public and private sector. Find out how to make the most of the break
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UAE announces 2025 National Day holiday for private sector
UAE private sector will have an official paid holiday to mark Eid Al Etihad says Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
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UAE announces Eid Al Etihad 2025 holiday
UAE confirms dates for National Day 2025 holiday, with four-day break for public sector to mark Eid Al Etihad in December
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UAE public holiday dates; Major Dubai liveability and transport plans; Passport-free airports, investment tips – 10 things you missed this week
This week’s news: UAE public holiday dates, $46bn transport and liveability plans, Dubai passport-free travel and investment tips
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UAE National Day 2025: When to expect your next public holiday
UAE National Day 2025 holiday: Eid Al Etihad expected on December 2–3, with the chance of an extended long weekend for residents
Abu Dhabi real estate
Next UAE holiday, Dubai property surge, Abu Dhabi real estate boom and scam warning – 10 things you missed this week
Catch up on the UAE’s biggest stories this week: long weekend dates, Dubai and Abu Dhabi property booms, Sharjah’s new city, and key economic policies.
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Next UAE holiday dates, Emirates ID update, Dubai tourism boom and real estate tax analysis – 10 things you missed this week
Catch up on the UAE’s biggest news this week — from new holidays and Emirates ID updates to Dubai tourism growth, real estate tax analysis and more
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Final UAE holiday of 2025 revealed
UAE residents and citizens have one more public holiday before the end of the year, get ready to mark your calendars
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UAE holiday, petrol price changes, tax update, Saudi property reforms, new Kuwait laws – 10 things you missed this week
From a new UAE holiday and petrol price changes to a significant tax update, Saudi property reforms and new Kuwait laws — here are 10 big Gulf business stories you may have missed this week
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UAE announces private sector holiday, 3-day weekend
The UAE has announced holidays for the public and private sectors next week
Dubai hotels
New UAE school holidays; GCC visa rules; Dubai property boom; Etihad Rail real estate forecast; Abu Dhabi road tolls – 10 things you missed this week
Discover the biggest UAE and GCC headlines this week, from updated school calendars and new travel rules to booming property markets and major infrastructure developments.
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UAE school calendar for 2025-2026: Longer winter break and new mid-term holidays revealed
UAE school calendar 2025-2026: New term dates, breaks, holidays
