Abu Dhabi: Private sector establishments and companies will close on January 3 to mark Prophet Mohammad’s (PBUH) birthday, according to a circular issued by Saqr Gobash, Minister of Labour.

The Minister of Labour greeted President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, the people of the UAE, and Arab and Muslim countries all over the world, on the occasion.