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Sheikh Mohammed: UAE Government to Run 50% on AI Agents
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced on April 23 that within two years, 50% of UAE government sectors, services, and operations will run on agentic AI — making the UAE the first government in the world to operate at this scale through autonomous systems.
23 Apr 2026
Al Gergawi: AI Is Redefining What It Means to Be Human
UAE Minister Mohammed Al Gergawi opened the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai with a stark warning: the greatest risk facing governments is not falling behind technology, but falling behind humanity itself as AI, medicine, neuroscience, and digital worlds reshape human
3 Feb 2026
UAE Declares 2026 the Year of the Family
The UAE officially declared 2026 the Year of the Family, with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed announcing nationwide initiatives spanning child digital safety, family unity, and the National Family Growth Agenda 2031.
6 Jan 2026
Eid Al Adha 2025 UAE: Dates, Holidays & What to Expect
Eid Al Adha 2025 in the UAE brings a four-day public holiday from Thursday June 5 to Sunday June 8, covering Arafat Day and the Eid celebrations. Both private and public sector employees are entitled to the same break. Here's what residents need to know.
4 Apr 2025
Ramadan 2025 UAE Work Hours for Public Sector Announced
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced official Ramadan 2025 work hours for UAE public sector employees: 9 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Thursday, and 9 AM to 12 PM on Fridays. Flexible schedules and remote work are permitted within these limits.
24 Feb 2025
UAE Remote Work Policy White Paper Promotes Hybrid Model
The UAE government released a white paper advocating remote and hybrid work policies across all organisations. Co-developed with PwC, the report highlights productivity gains, Dubai's global appeal for remote workers, and recommendations from Minister Omar Sultan Al Olama.
9 Jan 2025
UAE 2025 Public Holidays: Extra Days Off Possible
The UAE has announced its 2025 public holiday calendar, confirming at least 12 official holidays. A new Cabinet resolution allows certain weekend holidays to be shifted to weekdays, potentially creating extra long weekends for workers across both public and private sectors.
25 Sep 2024
UAE Leaders Receive Hijri New Year 1446 Greetings
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received congratulatory messages from kings, presidents, and princes across the Arab and Muslim world marking the start of Hijri New Year 1446 AH.
8 Jul 2024
UAE Public Holidays 2025: Full Official List
The UAE Cabinet has officially announced public holidays for 2025 under Resolution No. 27 of 2024, covering both government and private sectors. The schedule includes 12-plus days off, from New Year's Day through UAE National Day on December 2-3.
31 May 2024