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UAE Declares Paid Public Holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday on August 28

The UAE government has confirmed Friday, August 28, as a paid national holiday for the Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday, creating a three-day weekend for employees whose normal schedule runs from Saturday to Sunday.
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