The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources in the UAE has announced the official holiday for the government sector. Police patrols are expected to increase across the country to ensure public safety.
Public sector employees will get a four-day weekend, from Thursday, April 20 until Sunday, April 23. Employees will resume work on Monday, April 24.
Earlier this week, the UAE government also announced early salaries for employees ahead of Eid Al Fitr 2023. The directive comes from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence.
The first day of Eid is expected to see an increased number of traffic patrols near mosques to organise vehicles, while in the evening officers are expected to be patrolling commercial and residential areas.
Following this, comes Eid al Adha – which is expected to be commemorated on June 28, 29 and 30. If this comes to pass, there will be four consecutive public holidays at the end of June – from 27 Tuesday 27 to 30 Friday.
Authorities in Dubai in 2022 stationed 412 traffic police patrols in key areas to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians during the holiday.
Furthermore, security and police in the emirate focus on tourist areas, malls and commercial centres.
During the 2022 Eid holidays, 3,200 policemen, 2,400 security guards, 62 ambulances, 442 paramedics and 10 marine boats across Dubai were deployed, and another 165 lifeguards were stationed to monitor the emirate’s beaches, according to Dubai Police.
Sharjah police also stepped up its patrols on land, sea and air to slash emergency response times during Eid last year.
Ajman Police also increased patrols during the 2022 holidays specifically near shopping centres, main roads and tourist destinations to ensure road safety and maintain public security.
In Ras Al Khaimah, 89 police cars patrolled near markets, mosques and residential areas according to official records.