As per the directives of the UAE Cabinet, it has been decided that Eid al-Adha holiday for the ministries and federal bodies will extend for one week, starting from Sunday, August 19, 2018, to Thursday, August 23, 2018. The official working hours will resume on Sunday, August 26.

On this occasion, The Cabinet has extended its congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

The Cabinet also congratulated His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, their brothers, Members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates, and the people of the UAE and the Arab and Islamic nations on the occasion, wishing them happiness, health and prosperity.