Public sector holiday in UAE to mark Prophet's birthday

The National staff

ABU DHABI // Ministries and federal departments will be closed on January 24 to mark the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed, the state news agency Wam announced.

A circular on the Mawlid Al Nabi holiday was issued by Humaid Al Qattami, minister of education and chairman of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources.

newsdesk@thenational.ae

Pages:

Back to the top

Sound & Vision

Video: Turtles filmed nesting on Saadiyat Island Watch Video
Video: Protester killed in clashes in Tunisia Watch Video
Video: Syrian refugees hit 1.5 million mark Watch Video
In pictures: The work of artist Tarek Al Ghoussain See Pictures
In Pictures: Joy for Arsenal, frustration for Tottenham See Pictures
Video: Funeral for murdered female Pakistan party member Watch Video
Video: Police, protesters clash in Turkey border town Watch Video
Video: Dueling political rallies end in clashes in Kiev Watch Video
Video: Airstrikes filmed on towns outside of Damascus Watch Video

UAE news

Three-day weekend for UAE's public and private sector workers for Isra Wal Meraj

Poll

Do you think science should replace moon-spotting to start Ramadan?

Yes, it will mean businesses and individuals can plan ahead No, it is part of the tradition and should be retained

Editor's Picks

Gold iPads for Dubai's Burj Al Arab guests

Guests of the Burj Al Arab will now be presented with 24-carat gold iPads when they check in at the lavish hotel. Gold iPads for Dubai's Burj Al Arab guests

Operation Hawksbill swings into action

The mother Hawksbill turtle on her way back to sea after laying eggs on Saadiyat beachfront yesterday. She is the first sea turtle to nest on the island at the start of the season. Photo Courtesy Tourism Development Investment Company

Saadiyat is renowned for its hotels and beach clubs, but it is also a vital breeding ground for the endangered sea turtle. Operation Hawksbill swings into action

More horses of Al Zarooni test positive

DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Mickael Barzalona riding Encke win The Ladbrokes St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster racecourse on September 15, 2012 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 152015829.jpg

British Horseracing Authority confirm results include St Leger winner Encke but Saeed bin Suroor’s horses tested negative More horses of Al Zarooni test positive

Mental illness or just personality traits?

An executive yells at his staff - the guide could classify him as suffering from a personality disorder. Tim Pannell / Corbis

It is the manual for many US psychiatrists and the latest edition is out this week. Yet the DSM-5 is already under attack for listing as mental disorders what others regard as just personality traits. Mental illness or just personality traits?

It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - April 27 , 2013 : Michael Cinco , fashion designer ( right ) with model during the rehearsal before the start of his show at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Arts & Life. Story by James Gabrillo

We spend the day backstage with Dubai designer Michael Cinco. See a video interview with him here. It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Famous for its dramatic bridges, the eastern Algerian city of Constantine has been selected as the 'Arab Capital of Culture' for 2015. Photo: Lindsay Mackenzie for the National.

Most people don't know anything about the Algerian city selected by the Arab League's cultural arm to be the capital of Arab culture in 2015. Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of