Sheikh Hamdan Orders March 17 Salary Payout for Dubai Government Workers Ahead of Eid

Overview

• Dubai’s Crown Prince directed that government employees receive their March salaries on March 17.
• The timing is intended to let staff prepare for and enjoy Eid Al Fitr.
• The announcement was carried by state news agency Wam.
• The public sector’s Eid break runs from Thursday, March 19 to Sunday, March 22.
• The private sector’s holiday runs from Thursday, March 19 to Saturday, March 21.