Workers at a temple in Bogor, West Java province, Indonesia, clean a giant Buddha statue to anti-coronavirus standards in preparation for Lunar New Year celebrations. Reuters
Workers at a temple in Bogor, West Java province, Indonesia, clean a giant Buddha statue to anti-coronavirus standards in preparation for Lunar New Year celebrations. Reuters
Smog adds atmosphere to a cricket game at a park in New Delhi, the capital of India. AFP
Smog adds atmosphere to a cricket game at a park in New Delhi, the capital of India. AFP
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seated right, discusses his trial for corruption with his lawyer before a hearing begins at Jerusalem District Court. Mr Netanyahu, who denies the charges, also has a fourth national election in two years to contend with. AFP
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seated right, discusses his trial for corruption with his lawyer before a hearing begins at Jerusalem District Court. Mr Netanyahu, who denies the charges, also has a fourth national election in two years to contend with. AFP
A passenger arrives at Beijing West railway station in the Chinese capital, heralding Chunyun, the Spring Festival holiday, and Lunar New Year, when Chinese are estimated to make billions of journeys from big cities home to see their families. AFP
A passenger arrives at Beijing West railway station in the Chinese capital, heralding Chunyun, the Spring Festival holiday, and Lunar New Year, when Chinese are estimated to make billions of journeys from big cities home to see their families. AFP
A model wears a creation by cutting-edge designer Polina Veller during Ukrainian Fashion Week in Kyiv, Ukraine. Reuters
A model wears a creation by cutting-edge designer Polina Veller during Ukrainian Fashion Week in Kyiv, Ukraine. Reuters
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and his family celebrate after his NFL side won Super Bowl LV against the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Florida. The victory brought Brady a seventh championship. Reuters
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and his family celebrate after his NFL side won Super Bowl LV against the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Florida. The victory brought Brady a seventh championship. Reuters
A lone Chicagoan walks along an icy path in Lincoln Park by the side of Lake Michigan as Arctic air brought temperatures well below zero to the US Midwest. AP
A lone Chicagoan walks along an icy path in Lincoln Park by the side of Lake Michigan as Arctic air brought temperatures well below zero to the US Midwest. AP
The Eiffel Tower looks down on the flooded banks of the River Seine after days of heavy rain in Paris, the French capital. Reuters
The Eiffel Tower looks down on the flooded banks of the River Seine after days of heavy rain in Paris, the French capital. Reuters
Flash floods caused by glacial water caused serious damage to a dam on a river in the Chamoli district of the Tapovan area in Uttarakhand state, northern India. AFP
Flash floods caused by glacial water caused serious damage to a dam on a river in the Chamoli district of the Tapovan area in Uttarakhand state, northern India. AFP
Football fans watch a flypast by US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, B-2 Spirit and B-1B Lancer bombers at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, during the Super Bowl match between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. AFP
Football fans watch a flypast by US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, B-2 Spirit and B-1B Lancer bombers at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, during the Super Bowl match between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. AFP

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“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.

“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”

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