National Day, Eid holidays from Dec 2-11 (2008)

(Khaleej Times Report) 1 December 2008
ABU DHABI - The Federal Cabinet decided on Sunday to merge the holidays of the UAE’s 37th National Day and Eid Al Adha for the public sector, which start from December 2 to 11. Work will resume on December 14.
The Cabinet took the decision at a meeting on Sunday.
The meeting was held under the chairmanship of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
The meeting gave its nod for creation of a federal committee to coordinate arrangements for National Day celebrations at the national level from next year. Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, will chair the committee.
The Cabinet reviewed a preliminary report on the budget performance from January 1 to September 30, 2008. It also approved the closing accounts of the Marriage Fund for the fiscal year 2007 and the budget of the Emirates Standardisation and Metrology Authority for 2009.
A federal draft law on organic inputs and products was passed.
Earlier, on Sunday the Civil Service Council issued a circular saying federal ministries and departments will remain closed from December 2 to 11 for UAE’s 37th National Day and Eid Al Adha.
The Council extended its congratulations and best wishes to The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Their Highnesses Members of the Supreme Council Rulers of the emirates, the glorious occasions.