Qatar has declared National Sports Day 2025 as an official holiday
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UAE announces private sector holiday
UAE confirms paid holiday for public and private sectors
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UAE announces public sector holiday for January 1
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Oman
Oman announces public and private sector holiday with 4-day weekend
Oman declares two-day holiday to celebrate its 54th National Day
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Qatar announces 2-day holiday following referendum vote
Qatar has announced a holiday and 4-day weekend following the historic referendum vote on constitution
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Bahrain announces Islamic New Year holiday and 3-day weekend
Bahrain has declared a public holiday on Sunday, July 7
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Oman announces public holiday and 3-day weekend
Oman announces public holiday for Islamic New Year
Eid
Eid Al Adha 2024: UAE, Saudi, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain announce holiday dates
UAE, Saudi Arabia and countries across the GCC announce dates for Eid Al Adha 2024 holidays
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UAE announces first day of Eid Al Adha 2024
The UAE has announced the first day of Eid Al Fitr 2024
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Saudi Arabia announces first day of Eid Al Adha 2024
Saudi Arabia has announced the first day of Eid Al Adha 2024
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Eid Al Adha 2024 in the UAE: Expected dates, how to get 9 days off, holiday tips, visa-free countries
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